South El Monte
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South El Monte Flags Valor Returns May
A weeklong display of American flags will return to South El Monte this spring, inviting residents to honor military service members past and present through the South El Monte Flags Valor program. The City of South El Monte Community Services Department will host the event May 18 through May 25, 2026, on the front lawn…
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New Temple Park Facility Improvements Move Forward
The City of South El Monte is advancing a long-planned effort to upgrade New Temple Park, combining a new community facility with broader park infrastructure improvements. The project, discussed in city and school district records since 2023, centers on replacing aging structures with a modern multi-purpose building, snack bar space, and ADA-compliant restrooms. On March…
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Housing For All Scholarship Opens Applications
Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation has opened applications for its 2026 Housing For All Scholarship. The program will award ten $1,000 scholarships to San Gabriel Valley students pursuing college or career training. The application deadline is March 31. Leaders say the Housing For All Scholarship supports residents who want to expand skills and strengthen local…
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South El Monte Patriotic Commission Vacancy Open
The City of South El Monte is accepting applications for a vacant seat on the city’s Patriotic Commission. Officials will accept applications through Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5 p.m., according to a public notice released this week. The opening offers residents a chance to serve on the advisory body, which provides guidance to the…
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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.,…