City officials have begun exploring whether to pause or regulate data center development as regional demand grows. The Baldwin Park data center discussion surfaced during the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, when Mayor Daniel Damian and Councilmember Alejandra Avila requested a staff report on potential policy options. The request did not include a vote. It…

A long-running community resource in Baldwin Park will expand after Congress approved millions of dollars in federal funding for the project. The Teri G. Muse Family Service Center, located at 14305 Morgan St., has served residents since 1996 by connecting families with health programs, counseling services and nonprofit assistance. City officials say the funding will…

Baldwin Park officials are weighing a potential change in animal control services that could reshape response times, field coverage and city costs. At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Baldwin Park City Council reviewed a side-by-side comparison of services provided by the Inland Valley Humane Society and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and…

El Monte City School District (EMCSD) has added a new partner to continue elevating their educational offerings to students. Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center is bringing its Hippocrates Circle Program (HCP) to three EMCSD schools this spring, connecting 7th and 8th-graders directly with medical professionals to provide meaningful mentorship to students from under resourced…

The Baldwin Park Greenway grand opening drew residents, officials and regional partners to Walnut Creek Nature Park on Feb. 14 for a long-awaited ribbon cutting. City leaders called the 2.3-mile path a milestone for active transportation along the San Gabriel River corridor. The ADA-accessible route runs along the east side of the San Gabriel River…

The Baldwin Park City Council signaled interest Jan. 21 in a Baldwin Park street dedication to honor Officer Samuel Riveros. The proposal would designate the 4200 block of Fillhurst Avenue in his memory. Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala introduced the item during the regular council meeting. Council members expressed support for formally recognizing Riveros’…

Baldwin Park residents can access Baldwin Park free vet services this weekend during a community animal care event focused on preventive health for cats and dogs. The City of Baldwin Park, in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, will host Vet at the Park on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 9…

Baldwin Park officials have approved a $66,825 emergency contract to update the city’s building permitting software, a move aimed at preventing billing errors and processing delays tied to newly adopted fees. The Baldwin Park City Council voted unanimously Dec. 17 to authorize the one-time agreement with Tyler Technologies to modify the city’s Building and Safety…

Baldwin Park residents can expect sidewalk construction activity across the city in the coming months as officials roll out a new round of infrastructure upgrades funded through a federal grant program. The City of Baldwin Park announced that Community Development Block Grant-funded sidewalk repairs will take place citywide, focusing on improving pedestrian safety and accessibility.…

Residents who rely on local transit should prepare for a brief service pause and a longer-term change as the Baldwin Park Dial-a-Ride and fixed-route transit system transitions to a new operator. City officials announced that all transit and Dial-a-Ride services will be suspended on Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Service will…