South El Monte
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South El Monte Spring Camp 2026 Registration Begins
The City of South El Monte will host its annual South El Monte Spring Camp 2026 during local school spring break, offering a full week of supervised activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp runs April 6 through April 10 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at the South El…
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South El Monte Tobacco Enforcement Grant Approved
South El Monte quietly took a step that could carry long-term public health effects. The City Council voted to accept a tobacco enforcement grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, adding federal support to the city’s efforts to curb illegal tobacco sales and reduce youth access to nicotine products. The vote passed with little discussion,…
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Arts District Zoning Explored in South El Monte
South El Monte arts districts may be part of the city’s long-term future as councilmembers begin exploring zoning changes to support creative and cultural development. During a recent City Council meeting, councilmembers directed city staff to examine whether parts of South El Monte could accommodate designated arts districts. The request focused on identifying possible locations…
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South El Monte Economic Director Signals Development Push
South El Monte city leaders unanimously approved a new economic development director as the city moves forward with several visible development efforts tied to planning review, corridor reinvestment, and staffing support. The City Council voted 5-0 on Nov. 4 to appoint David De Vries as economic development director, approving his employment agreement and authorizing the…
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South El Monte Tickets For 2028 Olympics
South El Monte tickets for the 2028 Summer Olympics will give local residents a rare chance to attend Olympic competition close to home. Olympic shotgun shooting is scheduled to take place at the LA Clays Shooting Park, placing the San Gabriel Valley city among the select communities hosting the Games. Organizers say ticket sales for…
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South El Monte Mobile Vet Clinics Return
Low-cost mobile veterinary clinics are scheduled to return to South El Monte in January, providing residents with access to pet vaccines and basic preventative care through a partnership between the City of South El Monte and Vet Care Pet Clinic. The clinics will be held at the South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave.,…
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South El Monte Partnership Supports Holiday Aid
South El Monte played a central role in supporting families across the San Gabriel Valley this week as the city partnered with Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis for Operation Gobble Gobble, an annual turkey distribution that has become a major source of holiday relief for local households. The event brought community…
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South El Monte Tree Lighting Event Returns
South El Monte will launch its holiday season with the annual South El Monte tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1. The city will host the free community event on the front lawn of City Hall at 1415 Santa Anita Ave. The gathering starts at 6 p.m. and features the lighting of a 35 foot Christmas…
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155th CSSB Change of Command in South El Monte
The Soldiers of the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) joined family, friends, and community members on July 12 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in El Monte to witness a milestone event. The battalion marked a change of command from Lt. Col. Valerie Jackson-Manuel to Lt. Col. Evan Carey, an occasion presided over by…
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Free Movie Nights Return to South El Monte
The City of South El Monte Community Services Department is inviting residents to enjoy two free family-friendly evenings under the stars at Mary Van Dyke Park, located at 1819 Central Ave. As part of its annual Movies in the Park series, the city will screen Disney’s Moana 2 on Wednesday, July 24, and Pixar’s Cars…