Irwindale
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Irwindale Student Art Contest Opens For Young Creatives
The Irwindale Student Art Contest is giving local students a chance to celebrate America’s history through creative expression. The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Public Library are accepting entries for the “Stars, Stripes and Possibilities” Art and Writing Contest, a community program tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The contest is open exclusively…
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Irwindale Library Mural Project Honors Founding Mothers
The Irwindale Library Mural Project is inviting residents to help preserve local history by sharing photographs, stories, and memories connected to women who shaped the community. The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Public Library are developing a “Founding Mothers” mural as part of the city’s Public Library Improvement Project. According to public workshop flyers…
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Irwindale Police Honor Guard Debuts In Sacramento
The Irwindale Police Department will mark a major milestone this week as its newly formed Irwindale Police Honor Guard travels to Sacramento for California’s annual Peace Officers Memorial ceremonies. The department announced the team’s formation ahead of the statewide observance, which honors officers who died in the line of duty. The Honor Guard includes Sgt.…
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Irwindale Recycling Facility Expands Regional Capacity
A new Irwindale recycling facility is now operating, marking a major expansion of waste processing capacity in the San Gabriel Valley. Athens Services opened its materials recovery facility at 2200 Arrow Highway following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2025. The project adds a high-capacity processing site designed to handle residential, commercial and mixed solid waste using…
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Irwindale Library Digital Access Expands
Residents in Irwindale can now read thousands of publications from home using a free digital service offered through the Irwindale Public Library. The library recently highlighted PressReader, a platform that provides access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines worldwide. With a valid library card, users can browse current headlines, explore lifestyle features, and enjoy…
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Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project Advances
The Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project is moving forward as city officials refine plans for a modernized facility designed to serve residents for decades. The City of Irwindale launched the project to upgrade and reimagine the existing library at 5050 N. Irwindale Ave. According to the city’s project page, the effort will modernize the 13,000-square-foot…
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Sediment Hauling Begins In Irwindale
Los Angeles County Public Works has begun emergency sediment hauling operations to the Manning Pit Sediment Placement Site in Irwindale as part of ongoing flood control and storm preparedness efforts following recent storms. The project is designed to remove large volumes of sediment, dirt, rocks and mud that accumulated in debris basins across Los Angeles…
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Irwindale Citizen Award Nominations Open
The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2026 Citizen Recognition Award, continuing a long-running tradition that honors local residents who strengthen the community through service and leadership. The annual Citizen of the Year program has recognized Irwindale residents for more than 25 years. The award highlights individuals who devote time and energy…
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Rose Parade Float Decorating Begins
Volunteer decorating for the 137th annual Rose Parade is underway in Irwindale, marking the start of one of the most detailed and community-driven phases of the iconic New Year’s Day event. The first day of decorating took place Dec. 6 at Phoenix Decorating Company, where volunteers began applying seeds, beans, grains, and other natural materials…
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Drive Sober Safety Campaign Begins Dec. 12
The Irwindale Police Department will launch its annual Drive Sober Safety Campaign on December 12 as the region enters one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The effort supports a national push to reduce impaired driving and keep families safe during holiday celebrations. Holiday Enforcement Increases The Drive Sober Safety Campaign will run…