South El Monte
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KID-FIT Family Fun Run Returns
The KID-FIT Family Fun Run returns to Legg Lake on May 16, bringing together families, students, and runners for a day centered on youth fitness and community activity. The annual event at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area continues to serve as a regional gathering point for schools and local organizations promoting active lifestyles. Organizers will host…
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South El Monte Night Market Returns
The City of South El Monte will host its April Night Market on Thursday, April 16, bringing live music, local vendors, and family activities to the community. The event will run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at 1459 Santa Anita Ave., according to the city’s Community Services Department. Organizers said the South El Monte Night…
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Citizens Heritage Bank Merger Expands California Reach
A major banking merger announced in December is set to expand business lending and financial services across California, with potential impacts for companies in the San Gabriel Valley. CVB Financial Corp., the parent company of Citizens Business Bank, has agreed to merge with Heritage Commerce Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $811 million.…
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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…