Alhambra, incorporated in 1903, is a city in the southwestern San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. South Pasadena is to the northwest, San Marino is to the north, San Gabriel is to the east, and Monterey Park is to the south. The adjacent Los Angeles community of Monterey Hills is located to the west. California State University, Los Angeles is also immediately to the west.

Many of the homes in Alhambra were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s and are of historical significance. They include Craftsman, Spanish Mediterranean, Bungalow, Spanish Colonial, Italian Beaux-arts, and Arts and Crafts. Twenty-six single-family residential areas have been designated historic neighborhoods. The main business district centered at the intersection of Main and Garfield has been the center of local commerce since 1895.

 

Alhambra Historical Society Museum

The Alhambra Historical Society Museum, founded in 1966, encourages and promotes the research and study of the history of Alhambra and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley areas. Artifacts, including an extensive collection of historical photos dating from the 1800s, are located at the eleven room museum which is open to the public. Memberships are available. Admission is free; donations are always welcome.

 

Alliant International University

Alliant International University established in 1952, is a private for-profit university based in San Diego, but it also has a campus in Alhambra and San Francisco. More than 4,000 students are enrolled at Alliant, with the majority being graduate students. Alliant International University consists of the California School of Professional Psychology, California School of Education, California School of Management and Leadership, and California School of Forensic Studies. The San Francisco Law School is also part of Alliant.

 

Ramona Convent Secondary School

The Ramona Convent Secondary School is a 15 acre, all girl, private, Roman Catholic college preparatory school established in Alhambra in 1889. Nearly 100% of Ramona graduates enter college after graduation. Enrollment is around 300 students.

 

Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1913, has grown every year and now serves over 600 members from Alhambra, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, Temple City, and the surrounding areas. Members are provided numerous networking opportunities, valuable educational opportunities, and inclusion in a valuable community business directory.

 

Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western America

The Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western America, also known as the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western America, is headquartered in Alhambra, California. It's mission is to foster the faith, language, traditions, and culture of the Serbian Orthodox Church and to provide spiritual guidance to over 600,000 Serbian - Americans in nearly 50 churches and monasteries. The headquarters of the church is located at St. Steven's Cathedral in Alhambra. Services are held in both Serbian and English.