El Monte
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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.…
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Mountain View High School Student Honored For Attendance
A Mountain View High School student has earned countywide recognition after transforming her school attendance and demonstrating a renewed commitment to academic success. Mountain View Attendance Turnaround is reflected in the achievement of Quiana Gallegos, who received the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Shirley Abrams Turn-Around Award. The honor recognizes students who overcome attendance…
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Lead Free Homes Program Comes To El Monte
The Lead Free Homes Program is coming to El Monte after the City Council approved participation in a county initiative that helps residents identify and remove lead hazards from older homes. The April 22 vote allows eligible homeowners, tenants and landlords to access free lead testing and remediation services through Los Angeles County. The City…
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Mountain View Supper Program Offers Free Meals
Mountain View School District will launch a new evening meal service through the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, expanding food access for students in El Monte. The Mountain View Supper Program will provide free suppers to enrolled children at Willard E. Payne Elementary School and Twin Lakes School, according to a public announcement…