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Girls basketball makes history as CIF semi-finalists

Josephine Scannell, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

On Feb. 5, the Gabrielino  girls basketball went up against Rosemead High School in their last game of the season. Rosemead won, 47-39, leaving Gabrielino narrowly qualifying for CIF. Despite their...

The 10: Galentine's Day gifts

The 10: Galentine’s Day gifts

Tongva Times Gals February 14, 2025

Even if you don't have a special someone to spend Valentine's Day with, you always have your Gal Pals. Here are some Galentine's Day gift ideas from the Tongva Times gals.   1. Lightly Scented Candle Perfect...

Doorway to Sunny Bakery on San Gabriel Blvd. and Valley Blvd.

Four cuisines, one city: A look at different eateries across San Gabriel

Liliana Simpson-Castaneda, Staff Writer February 1, 2025

The smell of carne asada and fresh salsa waft through the air on one corner. On another, the sweet smell of moon cakes and milk tea. This duality of culture not only exists among the people of San Gabriel,...

Clothing racks inside of the Wellness Center thrift store.

Wellness Center thrift store: A welcoming space for students

Ana Jurado, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The Wellness Center is a space designed with student benefit in mind. An important part of the Wellness Center is the thrift store in room B144. In the thrift store, students can find all their clothing...

Varsity boys wrestling makes a comeback after league losses, end season strong

Varsity boys wrestling makes a comeback after league losses, end season strong

Karina Vargas, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Despite the end of the tournament season, the Gabrielino boys’ wrestling team remains on an upward trend as they head towards the Mission Valley League Finals on Feb. 8, where they will have the chance...

Mr. Facher engaged in a seminar with his students during 4th period.

Facher inspires students by uniting his acting past with his teaching present

Isaac Chan and Mark Chammas January 30, 2025

A curious junior passes by E269 during Period 3. From the slightest glimpses they get into the classroom, they see not students reading and studying, but doing jumping jacks, cherry pickers, and push-ups....

Center back Mia Seto receives the ball against Ramona Convent Secondary School.

Eaton Fire: Sports Rescheduling

Josephine Scannell, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

On January 7th, Santa Ana winds came to the San Gabriel Valley, igniting fires all around the San Gabriel Valley region. With ash falling like snow, and flames consuming residential areas, Mission Valley...

TikTok's Temporary Shutdown: The Battle Between National Security and Digital Culture

TikTok’s Temporary Shutdown: The Battle Between National Security and Digital Culture

Landen Nguyen, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

On Jan. 18, 2025, TikTok users in the U.S. faced a shocking reality when the app shut down just hours before a federal ban was set to take effect. A notification popped up, reading: "A law banning TikTok...

The Eaton Fire taken from the La Cañada High School Wresting Room. Courtesy of Kevin Murchie

Eaton Fire Displaces Families, Challenges First Responders

Angelina Chung January 30, 2025

On Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m., the Eaton Fire ignited near Altadena, tearing through the community and leaving homes destroyed, families displaced, and lives forever changed. The Eaton Fire which has consumed...

EMERGENCY EVACUATION - Arcadia citizens evacuate their homes as the Eaton Fires gradually approach them.

Local authorities must be held accountable to prevent future disasters in the wake of the Eaton Fire

Mark Chammas, Editor In Chief January 30, 2025

The recent devastation caused by the Eaton Fire has not only left an irreversible mark on the San Gabriel and greater Southern California community; but revealed vulnerabilities that could have been mitigated...

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