Baldwin Park
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New Baldwin Park Housing Project Nears Completion
A new affordable housing development is taking shape in downtown Baldwin Park, promising to expand access to stable housing for working families in the San Gabriel Valley. The Esteban E. Torres Village, a 51-unit project at 14617 Ramona Boulevard, is expected to be completed in early 2026. A Community-Focused Design Developed by the Cesar Chavez…
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Baldwin Park Expands Support for Local Homeless Programs
Baldwin Park’s ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness received new momentum this month with nearly $1 million in County funding dedicated to strengthening the city’s housing and shelter programs. The $917,362.17 grant, allocated by Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, will directly support Baldwin Park’s Homelessness Initiative, including the…
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Baldwin Park Wins State Award for Housing Innovation
The City of Baldwin Park has received the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in Housing Programs and Innovations from the League of California Cities. The honor was presented to city staff Thursday during the Cal Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, recognizing Baldwin Park’s work through its Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes interim housing facilities.…
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Baldwin Park Committee Funds Youth Recreation Reimbursements
The Baldwin Park Stakeholders Oversight Committee on Oct. 14 approved $40,000 to launch a new recreation reimbursement program for local youth. The program will cover up to $200 in registration fees for sports, arts, and specialty classes for residents under 18. City staff said the program aims to reduce financial barriers to youth participation. Eligibility…
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Baldwin Park Día de los Muertos Exhibit Honors Culture and Memory
The City of Baldwin Park has opened its annual Baldwin Park Día de los Muertos art exhibition, a celebration of memory, love, and cultural tradition that brings together artists, students, and residents to honor those who came before them. The exhibition is on display through November 8 at the Baldwin Park Arts and Recreation Center,…
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Consulate on Wheels Returns to Baldwin Park in October
The City of Baldwin Park, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, is once again making consular services more accessible to local residents. Throughout October 2025, the Consulate on Wheels program will be stationed at the Esther Snyder Community Center at Morgan Park, offering free services by appointment. The mobile consulate…
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Baldwin Park Updates Transit Services
Baldwin Park City Council on Sept. 17 approved a five-year transit services contract and unveiled a new micro transit service for weekends. The council cited a November 2024 transit study when agreeing to cut fixed-route fares from $1 to 50 cents while offering free rides to seniors and disabled residents. Weekday Fixed-Route Changes Under the…
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Director Sarah Mahin Visits Baldwin Park Housing
On Aug. 26, 2025, Los Angeles County’s newly appointed Director of the Department of Homeless Services and Housing, Sarah Mahin, visited Baldwin Park’s interim housing sites—Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes. Mahin joined Mayor Alejandra Avila, CEO Manuel Carrillo Jr., and city staff to assess how tiny-home villages are supporting residents on their path to stability…
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Homelessness Drops 36% in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park homelessness plunged 35.7% between 2024 and 2025, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority reported this month. The 2025 Point-in-Time Count recorded 108 unhoused individuals in Baldwin Park, down from 168 in 2024. This drop far outpaces a 4% decline across Los Angeles County and a 7.4% decrease in the San Gabriel Valley region…
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Baldwin Park Dominates El Monte
Baldwin Park Dominates El Monte with a commanding 30–0 win over the host El Monte Lions at El Monte Stadium on August 20, 2025, marking the Braves’ first victory of the season and dropping El Monte to 0–2 . Lions vs Braves Defense Stays Strong The Braves defense set the tone early, forcing three-and-outs on…