Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros was killed Friday evening, May 31, while responding to reports of gunfire in the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. The Baldwin Park police shooting occurred at approximately 7:12 p.m. and also left a second officer injured and one civilian dead. The suspect in the incident was wounded during the…

Baldwin Park will host its fifth annual Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk/Bike event on Saturday, May 17, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The community-centered day begins at 9 a.m. at Morgan Park, located at 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. The event includes a one-mile walk, run, or bike ride, followed by live music and a…

The City of Baldwin Park has received the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability Award from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), marking the region’s highest recognition for sustainability. The award honors Baldwin Park’s success in addressing homelessness through two transitional housing projects: Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes. Baldwin Park Mayor Alejandra Avila welcomed the honor,…

The Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles will bring its mobile consular unit to Baldwin Park throughout April as part of its “Consulado Sobre Ruedas” outreach effort. The program is intended to provide passport, consular identification card, and voting credential services to Mexican nationals living in the San Gabriel Valley who may face barriers…

Baldwin Park Earth Day Combines Service and Sustainability Baldwin Park will hold a combined Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cruz Baca TransCenter and City Parking Structure at 3825 Downing Avenue. The event brings together environmental education, hands-on community service, and free eco-friendly…

The City of Baldwin Park is gearing up for a significant step in enhancing local green spaces with a groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of construction on Phase I of the Baldwin Park Greenway. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at Walnut Creek Nature Park, located at 701 N.…

Baldwin Park residents are gearing up for a day of celebration and community bonding as the city hosts its annual Spring Fest & Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, starting at 9 a.m. at Morgan Park. This event, beloved for its family-friendly activities and festive spirit, is an opportunity for community members of all ages…

BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Baldwin Park is set for a greener future thanks to a significant award of over 700 trees aimed at providing shade and improving air quality for its residents. This initiative, called in partnership with TreePeople, Active San Gabriel Valley (SGV), and the U.S. Forest Service, is designed to enrich the local…

In a significant boost for recreational infrastructure and community well-being, Baldwin Park has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD). This funding, sourced from the Measure A Acquisition-Only Competitive Grant Program, is earmarked for the development of a new park on Puente Avenue, underlining…

Baldwin Park’s annual Posada, a cherished cultural and community event, will occupy the new Susan Rubio Zocalo Park for the first time this year. Scheduled for Friday, December 20th, the festivities commence with a Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, followed by a candlelit procession leading to the park for the main event…