El Monte
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Goat Grazing Reduces Fire Risk In El Monte
EL MONTE — Mountain View School District is relying on an unusual maintenance crew this summer, bringing approximately 350 goats onto district property to clear dry vegetation and reduce potential wildfire hazards through environmentally sustainable prescribed grazing. The Mountain View School District project covers approximately 17.77 acres at two district-owned properties, where the goats are…
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AI Prompts Policy Discussion In El Monte
EL MONTE — Artificial intelligence is beginning to find its way into local government, prompting El Monte officials to consider not only how the technology could improve city services, but also how its use should be governed. That conversation surfaced during the City Council’s July 8 meeting in two separate ways. A proposal to purchase…
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El Monte Senior Nutrition Services Expand Community Support
EL MONTE — El Monte Senior Nutrition Services will continue providing meals, wellness support and essential resources to older adults after the City of El Monte secured more than $211,000 in funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department. The investment will help seniors remain healthy, connected and independent while continuing to live…
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El Monte After-School Funding Supports Youth Programs
EL MONTE — El Monte After-School Funding will provide nearly $2.2 million to continue youth sports and after-school programs during the 2026-27 school year, giving thousands of local students access to safe, supervised recreation and enrichment after classes end. The investment, approved by the El Monte City Council, reinforces a long-standing partnership between the city…
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El Monte Fillies Celebrate 50 Years
El Monte Fillies Celebrate more than five decades of youth softball as the longtime organization opens registration for its upcoming fall season. Since 1972, the league has introduced thousands of girls from El Monte and neighboring communities to the sport while building confidence, teamwork and lifelong friendships. Founded more than 50 years ago, the El…
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El Monte Job Resource Fair Opens Career Doors
EL MONTE — Nearly 500 residents explored new employment, education and training opportunities during the El Monte Job Resource Fair on Saturday at the Grace T. Black Auditorium. The event, hosted by Mayor Jessica Ancona and the City of El Monte, brought together about 30 employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, utility providers and community organizations committed…
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High School Wellness Program Earns County Recognition
A High School Wellness Program at Mountain View High School earned countywide recognition after being selected for presentation at the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Nutrition and Wellness Programs Year-End Celebration and Local Educational Agencies Showcase. The June 24 event brought together educators from across Los Angeles County to highlight evidence-based programs that promote…
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Aziel Zacapala Remembered As Community Mourns
The San Gabriel Valley is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Rosemead High School student Aziel Zacapala after a fatal stabbing in El Monte. Community Rallies Around Family has become the focus of local support as classmates, coaches, neighbors and local organizations remember a teenager whose life ended far too soon. Aziel, a student-athlete at Rosemead…
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Graffiti Abatement Community Program Brings State Funding
EL MONTE — The Graffiti Abatement Community Program will receive more than $211,000 in state funding after the El Monte City Council approved a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation during its May 27 meeting. The council voted 7-0 to authorize the City Manager to execute the Clean California Local Grant Program agreement…
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Mountain View Bond Refinancing Saves Taxpayers
The Mountain View School District has secured about $1.7 million in savings through a bond refinancing effort that reduces long-term costs for local taxpayers. District officials said the Mountain View bond refinancing took place during favorable market conditions. The move lowers interest rates on a portion of voter-approved debt without changing any planned campus projects.…