El Monte
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Business-Friendly Cities Earn Regional Recognition
El Monte and South El Monte have earned a place among Los Angeles County’s communities recognized for supporting local enterprise. The Business-Friendly Cities recognition names both as finalists for a prestigious countywide economic development award. The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation named the neighboring cities finalists for its 2026 Most Business-Friendly City Award. The…
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El Monte Community Events Seek Local Vendors
EL MONTE — El Monte community events will offer local artisans, small businesses and food vendors opportunities to connect with residents during two upcoming celebrations this fall and winter. The city of El Monte is inviting vendors to participate in its Day of the Dead celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29, and annual tree lighting ceremony…
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Mountain View Employee Honors Celebrate Dedicated Staff
Mountain View School District is celebrating two employees whose daily work shows how many people contribute to a child’s school experience. Mountain View Employee Honors recognize Jim Morentin as the district’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year and Andy Sanchez as its 2026-27 Classified Employee of the Year. Morentin teaches seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics at Parkview…
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El Monte Emergency Lodging Expands Options
EL MONTE — El Monte Emergency Lodging will give families and individuals facing homelessness more options for temporary shelter. The City Council approved agreements July 22 with two hotels to provide rooms when urgent housing needs arise. The agreements cover Le Blanc Inn & Suites in El Monte and Pomona Inn in Pomona. Both hotels…
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El Monte City Manager Receives County Honor
EL MONTE — El Monte City Manager Alma Martinez has received countywide recognition for public service during an annual celebration of Latino leadership. The El Monte City Manager was among 12 people honored by Los Angeles County Board Chair Hilda L. Solis during her Hispanic Heritage Month reception. The event recognized leaders from local government,…
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Mountain View Supper Program Expands Districtwide
EL MONTE — The Mountain View Supper Program expanded to every TK-8 school in the district Monday, Sept. 14. Students participating in after-school programs now have access to a free hot evening meal before heading home. The expansion followed a pilot at Payne Elementary and Twin Lakes School. Those campuses served an average of 100…
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Garvey Avenue Bus Lanes Advance In El Monte
EL MONTE — Garvey Avenue Bus Lanes would operate during weekday rush hours under a regional transit project moving toward design and environmental review. The project would also bring signal and bus stop improvements to the corridor before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The El Monte City Council approved a scope covering Garvey Avenue…
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MacLaren Site Transformation Opens New Chapter
EL MONTE — For decades, MacLaren Children’s Center was supposed to provide refuge for some of Los Angeles County’s most vulnerable children. Its history instead became associated with allegations of abuse, neglect and a system that too often failed the children placed in its care. MacLaren closed more than two decades ago. The sprawling El…
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Mountain View Food Pantry Supports Local Families
EL MONTE — Mountain View Food Pantry services are helping local families put food on the table as grocery and household costs strain budgets. The Mountain View School District Family Center operates the pantry as an ongoing resource open to the surrounding community. The Family Center operates the walk-up pantry at 2740 Mountain View Road…
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Free Home Energy Reviews Available In El Monte
EL MONTE — Free home energy reviews are available to El Monte residents who want to better understand household energy use and potential savings. The program gives renters and homeowners personalized recommendations and information about rebates and assistance programs. The City of El Monte is promoting the eSGV Residential Energy Assessment program for San Gabriel…