Community
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South El Monte Night Market Returns
The City of South El Monte will host its April Night Market on Thursday, April 16, bringing live music, local vendors, and family activities to the community. The event will run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at 1459 Santa Anita Ave., according to the city’s Community Services Department. Organizers said the South El Monte Night…
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Citrus College Construction Program Earns Accreditation
Citrus College has become the first community college in California to earn accreditation for its construction management program, marking a milestone for career education in the region. The accreditation was granted by the American Council for Construction Education in late February 2026 after a multi-year review process. College officials say the designation places the program…
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Citrus College Play Premiere Showcases Student Work
Citrus College will debut a student-developed play next month, marking a rare opportunity for local performers to originate roles in a new theatrical production. The college announced it will host the world premiere of “One Final Beautiful Impossible Year,” a new play created in collaboration with students and stage actor Nick Dillenburg. The production opens…
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South El Monte Flags Valor Returns May
A weeklong display of American flags will return to South El Monte this spring, inviting residents to honor military service members past and present through the South El Monte Flags Valor program. The City of South El Monte Community Services Department will host the event May 18 through May 25, 2026, on the front lawn…
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East SGV Mobility Improvements Receive $250K
The East SGV mobility improvements project will receive $250,000 in federal funding to support transportation upgrades across several eastern San Gabriel Valley cities. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments announced the award March 11, stating the funding will support safer connections for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders in a growing regional corridor. The funding…
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San Gabriel Valley Metro Meetings Open In El Monte
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is inviting San Gabriel Valley residents to weigh in on local bus service at monthly public meetings held in El Monte. The San Gabriel Valley Service Council, an advisory body created by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, meets on the second Monday of each month at…
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Rosemead Community Clean-Up Set Feb. 28
The Rosemead community clean-up returns Feb. 28 as city officials call on residents to help improve parks, streets and public spaces. The Beautification Commission will host the event Saturday, Feb. 28, with check-in at 8:30 a.m. at the Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Ave., according to a city flier and social media announcement. Organizers will…
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Whittier Narrows Photo Project Seeks Community Images
The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is inviting residents across the San Gabriel Valley to support a new Whittier Narrows photo project by sharing personal and family photographs of Benjamin Dominguez’s sculptures at Legg Lake. The effort will create a digital archive of the artist’s playful concrete creatures that have shaped memories…
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Protecting Community Citrus Trees During State Emergency
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has declared an emergency program across several San Gabriel Valley neighborhoods after new detections of the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing. The order covers El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Temple City, Arcadia, and nearby areas where citrus remains part of backyard life for many residents.…
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Youth Shine at LACoFD Community Events
The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) has been active in South El Monte this fall, hosting and supporting programs aimed at inspiring future firefighters and strengthening community ties. Two separate events—the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) Firefighter Career Expo and the upcoming Girls’ Fire Camp—highlight the department’s ongoing outreach. Career Expo Draws Hundreds…