City Council approves new round of street improvements

The following is a wrap-up of the November 5 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here.

City Council approves street improvements to Santa Anita Street, Arroyo Drive, Carmelita Drive, Junipero Place, Clary Avenue and Fairview Avenue &...

City Council reviews new Mission District Economic Analysis and Market Study

The following is a wrap-up of the October 15 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

Earlier this year, the City Council approved an agreement with AECOM to conduct a Mission District study that w...

Here’s what you need to know for the 2019 Dumpling & Beer Fest in San Gabriel

We’re proud to present our fifth annual award-winning Dumpling & Beer Fest in the historic Mission District on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will include over 20 beer varieties, more food vendors, three DJs, ...

City Council reviews draft zone text amendment, continuing discussion to 9/17 meeting

The following is a wrap-up of the September 3 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

Last night, the City Council discussed and provided modifications to the zone text amendment staff report and ...

Walk to Los Angeles to be held August 24

On August 24, 2019, locals will recreate the historic nine-mile trek from the San Gabriel Mission to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument to commemorate the City of Los Angeles’ 238th birthday and to recognize San Gabriel as the birthplace...

San Gabriel Police Department to open new satellite station August 8

As part of the department’s efforts to increase community policing, the San Gabriel Police Department will be opening a new satellite police station at Marshall Park located at 311 West Marshall Street in San Gabriel on August 8, 2019 at 5:30 p....

City Council approves Proposition 68 grant application and budget amendment

The following is a wrap-up of the July 16 City Council. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved the expenditure of $28,750 from Development Impact Fees to cover the cost o...

City Council approves acceptance of small parcel from the San Gabriel Trench project

The following is a wrap-up of the July 2 City Council. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

City Council approves acceptance of small parcel from the San Gabriel Trench project

In a unanimous vote, the City Council v...

City Council approves 2019-2020 operating budget

The following is a wrap-up of the June 18 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here.

In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved the 2019-2020 operating budget and capital improvement budget. The 2019-2020 fiscal year budget includes Cityw...

City Council to review 2019-2020 proposed operating budget and capital improvement budget

The following is a preview of the June 18 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here.

After several budget study sessions, City staff have submitted a resolution adopting the 2019-2020 operating budget and capital improvement program budget to...

City Council approves new traffic signal at San Gabriel Boulevard and Commercial Avenue

The following is a wrap-up of the June 4 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here.

In a unanimous decision, the City Council approved a new traffic signal installation at San Gabriel Boulevard and Commercial Avenue.

As part of a mixed-use pro...

City Council to review contract for a traffic signal installation at San Gabriel and Commercial

The following is a preview of the June 4 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here.

As part of a mixed-use project at 402 to 404 South San Gabriel Boulevard, the developer has agreed to fund a traffic light installation at San Gabriel Bouleva...

Free Asian Pacific American Festival at Mission Playhouse arrives May 21

From May 21 to May 26, the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse will host the Asian Pacific American Festival, which celebrates Asian Pacific American culture, traditions and history with a free concert, film screening, discussions and more.

A week-long event, AP...

San Gabriel to celebrate 54th anniversary of La Laguna de San Gabriel on May 18

The City of San Gabriel will host its annual Play Day at Vincent Lugo Park on May 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the corner of Prospect Avenue and Wells Street to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the historic La Laguna de San Gabriel playground with ...

City Council approves additional funds for the 2018 Accelerated I-Bank Street Paving Project

The following is a wrap-up of the May 7 City Council meeting. You may read the complete agenda here or listen to the audio here.

In a 4-0 vote with Councilmember Harrington absent from the vote, the City Council voted to approve an increase in funds for th...

Public Works requests additional funds for the 2018 Accelerated I-Bank Street Paving Project

The following is a preview of the May 7 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here.

Back in October 2018, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Sequel Contractors for the 2018 Accelerated I-Bank Street Paving Project, which consi...

Smith Park gets a new playground – in a day!

After nearly 24 years of continuous service, the old playground at Smith Park was in need of replacement. With the aid of KaBOOM!, the City worked with grant partner Asian Youth Center and funding partner The CarMax Foundation to design and build a new pl...

City Council to review construction contract for road improvements

Here’s a preview of the April 16 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here.

City Council to review construction contract for road improvements to Denton Avenue, Glendon Way, Lafayette Street, Saxon Avenue  

As part of the 201...

City Council agrees to continue discussions on San Gabriel Plaza mixed-use project

The following is a wrap-up of the April 2 City Council meeting. You may read the complete agenda here or listen to the audio here.

City Council agrees to continue discussions on San Gabriel Plaza mixed-use project

After deliberation, the City Council unanim...

San Gabriel introduces new playground at Smith Park

Last Thursday, the City of San Gabriel, in partnership with KaBOOM!, the Asian Youth Center, and The CarMax Foundation, joined together to build a new playground at Smith Park. The previous playground at Smith Park was originally constructed in 1995 and w...

City Council authorizes the use CDBG funds for youth program equipment

The following is a wrap-up of the March 5 City Council meeting. You may read the complete agenda here or listen to the audio here.

City Council authorizes the use CDBG funds for youth program equipment  

In a 4-0 vote with Councilmember Menchaca ab...

City Council approves intersection safety improvements

The following is a wrap-up of the February 19 City Council meeting. You may listen to a recording from the meeting here, or view the agenda here.

City Council approves intersection safety improvement engineering study at Las Tunas Drive/Mission, Las Tunas ...

San Gabriel hosts 2019 San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival

On February 16, the City of San Gabriel hosted its fifth annual Lunar New Year Festival with a roster featuring traditional and contemporary artists, singers, crafts, food and performers. With eclectic programming throughout the day, the festival attracte...

Here’s your guide for the 2019 San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival

As we get closer to the San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival on February 16, we wanted to give you an update on this year’s entertainment, food, and crafts along with information about parking. 

Artists and talent

This year, we’re happy to welcome s...

City Council approves agreement with AECOM for a Mission District study

The following is a wrap-up of the February 5 City Council meeting. You may listen to a recording from the meeting here, or view the agenda here.

In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved a $75,000 agreement with AECOM to conduct a study that aims to r...

City Council approves funding for a comprehensive study from LA County Fire

The following is a wrap-up of the January 15 City Council meeting. You may listen to a recording from the meeting here, or view the agenda here.

City Council approves funding for a comprehensive study from LA County Fire

In a unanimous vote, the City Counci...

City Council to consider comprehensive study from LA County Fire

The following is a preview of the January 15 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda here. The City Council will meet at City Hall in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.

San Gabriel Fire seeks $18,000 for comprehensive study from LA County Fire

As part...

City Manager’s monthly message: Blossom Market, construction projects

Dear San Gabriel,

Happy new year! We hope you had a wonderful time with your family and friends during the holiday season, and we hope you had the opportunity to see Santa travel through our streets in this annual San Gabriel tradition.

We have a brief upda...

Los Angeles County feasibility study released

Several months ago, the City Council approved the start of a feasibility study with Los Angeles County Fire that explores the option of utilizing the county for fire services.

Now that a few months have passed, the county’s feasibility study is r...

City Council approves the Symphony at San Gabriel

The following is a wrap-up of the December 4 City Council meeting. As always, you may view the full agenda here, or listen to a recording of last night’s meeting here.

The Symphony at San Gabriel – Assisted Living

By a unanimous vote, th...

San Gabriel breaks ground on $8.9 million Alhambra Wash Bridge

The City of San Gabriel, in partnership with the County of Los Angeles, broke ground on the Del Mar Avenue/Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement Project in a ceremony held earlier today. Located south of Valley Boulevard above the Alhambra Wash, the new $8.9 m...

Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel officially opens

This past Thursday, the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel officially opened its doors to the public. 

Featuring dignitaries from San Gabriel and across the region, the event featured a lion dance to help commemorate the latest addition to Valley Bo...

Council terminates agreement with Homeland Security Investigations

Here's a wrap-up of the February 6 City Council meeting. If you’d like to read through the full agenda, please click here. 

City Council terminates agreement with Homeland Security Investigations 

Last night, the City Council &am...

San Gabriel officially opens Marshall Park

On January 20, the City of San Gabriel officially opened Marshall Park, the city’s first new park in nearly two decades.

Located on the former site of John Marshall Elementary School, Marshall Park is the city’s first park located on the south side of the ...

Jones Bicycle II: A new start for a life-long biking enthusiast

As its name suggests, Jones Bicycle II isn’t the first bicycle venture by owner Benson Lam. In fact, Lam’s newest store comes from a surprisingly long lineage of bicycle stores across the Southern California region.

“The name ...

Photos: San Gabriel rings in the holidays at annual tree lighting

On December 5, hundreds gathered at Plaza Park to ring in the holidays at the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. Several food trucks were on hand along with singers from the community who performed holiday tunes next to an orchestra. 

Of course...

Help restore the Playhouse's historic facade

While Southern California is saturated with theaters, few can match the history and renown of the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Built in 1927 to house John McGroarty’s blockbuster Mission Play, the Mission Playhouse has served as a regional ins...

San Gabriel police, Chinese community strengthen bonds

With about 20 to 30 participants gathered in a room at the Chinese Christian Herald Crusades on a Saturday morning, Officer Huynh Nhat and Reserve Officer Jack Yao hosted a community meeting that covered a range of topics, ranging from neighborhood watch ...

Marshall Community Park, ACE and Vincent Lugo: Public Works releases project report

As we move into November, here’s an update on some of the construction projects currently taking place in San Gabriel:

The ACE Project and haul route restoration project nears completion

The Alameda Corridor East San Gabriel trench is nearing com...

Mayor outlines improvements in infrastructure, new cultural events in yearly address

Last week, Mayor Juli Costanzo hosted the city’s annual State of the City address at the Mission Playhouse lobby. The 30 minute event – which outlined some of the city’s accomplishments  – focused on the Ci...

Photos: Upgrades make Playhouse spaces new again

During the summer, the Mission Playhouse stage crew worked on several projects to prepare the historic venue for its fall season. 

These changes – which mainly occurred backstage – were focused on improving the Playhouse&rs...

Two SGPD officers travel to Houston to aid in relief efforts

Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, two members of the San Gabriel Police Department – Officer Martin Garcia and Detective Timothy Logan – traveled to Houston to help aid in the city’s immediate recovery ef...

From Baseball to Beer: Inside Ogopogo Brewing

From baseball to beer, Ryan Edell has made the transition from professional baseball player to co-owning a brewery with his partner, Jason De La Torre. Together, both men have jumpstarted San Gabriel’s first and only brewery: Ogopogo Brewing.

A b...

Spotlight: A look at Nostalgic Books and Comics

Nestled in the San Gabriel Village inside Nostalgic Books and Comics hangs a poster with a quote: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” For Peter Mellini, owner of Nostalgic Books and Comics, ownin...

Photos: San Gabriel honors September 11 victims

This past Monday, the San Gabriel Fire Department held a ceremony commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks in 2001. A yearly tradition at Station 51, this year’s ceremony featured members of the fire department and police department...

City nears completion of phase 3 of the Del Mar Avenue rehabilitation project

As one of San Gabriel’s busiest streets, Del Mar Avenue required significant attention with a pavement condition index rating of 27 out of 100. Now, with the nearing completion of phase three of the Del Mar Avenue project, a portion of the stree...

San Gabriel Police Department Introduces District Lieutenants Program

In the coming weeks, you might be seeing more of your local lieutenant from the San Gabriel Police Department visiting your neighborhood. That’s because of a new initiative launched by the department that aims to draw a closer link between the c...

What it takes to fix San Gabriel’s roads

Tasked with maintaining the city’s infrastructure, officials at Public Works have been hard at work evaluating and repairing the city’s roadways. However, not all street repair and rehabilitation projects are created equally. 

Designed to withstan...

Mission Playhouse's historical costume intern preserves a piece of Playhouse history

With a vacuum in hand, Laila Jaffer sits at her crowded workspace in the Mission Playhouse attic gently cleaning costumes dating back to the early 1900s. For Jaffer, the Mission Playhouse stands as an important monument of our past, and more importantly, ...

Parking restrictions lifted on select dates

In the spirit of the holiday season, the San Gabriel Police Department is offering overnight parking exemptions for the following dates: November 28, 29, December 24, 25, 31 and January 1, 2020. During these dates, overnight parking passes are not require...

Santa is coming to San Gabriel

Each year around Christmas time, hundreds of San Gabriel residents and shoppers look forward to the arrival of Santa Claus riding atop his fire sleigh through our streets, wishing everyone a merry Christmas and happy holidays.

Quite often, the San Gabriel ...

SGPD announce new hours for Marshall Satellite Station

The San Gabriel Police Department proudly announces dedicated business hours for the Marshall Police Satellite Station. Beginning September 30, 2019 the South-end police station will have dedicated business hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3...

Pre-Register for the 44th Annual Turkey Trot

Pre-registration is now available for the 44th Annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 16 at Vincent Lugo Park. Support youth programs in San Gabriel by taking part in San Gabriel’s healthiest event. The Turkey Trot features a 10K and 5K run, 5...

Summer programs come to an end August 2

Another amazing summer has come and gone for our youth summer programs. San Gabriel youth had an opportunity to spend a fun filled summer at Smith Park, Marshall Park, Roosevelt Elementary and Mckinley Elementary. Our programs at these schools will be clo...

Register your child for our after-school programs

Community Services' after-school program is returning to your child’s elementary school this year! Beginning Monday, August 19 children in grades 2 through 5 can take part in our traditional fall sports, homework assistance, arts and crafts and ...

Celebrate the end of summer with a luau for older adults

Join us as we say aloha to summer! The Community Services Department, along with Healthcare Partners, will be hosting the annual End-of-Summer Luau and would like to invite you to attend. The luau will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22 with refre...

National Night Out to be held August 6 in Mission District

Come join the San Gabriel Police Department for its 25th annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For the third consecutive year, the San Gabriel Police Department will be hosting the festivities in the histor...

July is Parks Make Life Better month

The City of San Gabriel invites you to celebrate the month of July as Parks Make Life Better Month! The idea is to raise awareness of the numerous benefits that parks offer to our residents. The Community Services Department offers a variety of activities...

Here are several safety tips about vehicles in the summer

Firefighters find all tragedies heartbreaking and of those, the most heartbreaking are tragedies that are preventable. That is the case every year when loved ones are left in a hot vehicle. Whether it’s an adult, child or pet, the results can be...

Share your input on Smith Park and Smith Park Pool

In an effort to enhance Smith Park and Smith Park Pool, the City of San Gabriel is applying for funds from Proposition 68 that would be used to fund improvements. In order to apply for the grant, the City needs to solicit input from the community about po...

Surf's Up San Gabriel to be held in Mission District June 13

The City of San Gabriel will be hosting Surf’s Up San Gabriel this Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the historic Mission District at 320 South Mission Drive. Surf’s Up San Gabriel is a beach themed party which ...

SGPD to host Chinese-speaking ‘411 with the Chief'

As part of the department’s outreach efforts to engage with the community, the San Gabriel Police Department is now hosting Mandarin and Cantonese sessions of “411 with the Chief.”

Hosted by Police Chief Gene Harris, &ldqu...

City Council approves new agreement with SGUSD

The following is a wrap-up of the May 21 City Council meeting. You may read the complete agenda here or listen to the audio here.

In a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pu absent from the vote, the City Council approved a new joint-use agreement that includes language f...

San Gabriel celebrates 626 Golden Streets

This past Sunday, San Gabriel participated in the region’s largest open streets event: 626 Golden Streets. The 5-mile path ran from San Gabriel through Alhambra to South Pasadena, and featured live entertainment, food and games in an effort to p...

Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week in San Gabriel

Next week is National Travel & Tourism Week and we’d like to highlight why “Travel Matters” to San Gabriel! The travel industry has made large contributions to San Gabriel’s economy and jobs. Each year, the hote...

Here's an update on the City's sewage system

A few weeks ago, our team at Public Works presented an update on the City’s sewer system to the City Council.

As a bit of backstory, the City manages 72 miles of gravity sewer lines with 1,350 manholes and one lift station. Due to the City&rs...

Here’s an update on the Mission District study

Last week, the team from AECOM presented a brief update on the Mission District Comprehensive Economic Analysis and Market Study. For those who have been following this blog, you might know that the study aims to provide insight to the City Council, prope...

Celebrate Fire Service Day on May 11

Have you ever wanted to take a peek behind the scenes of your neighborhood fire department? Now’s your chance. On Saturday, May 11, 2019, the San Gabriel Fire Department will be hosting its annual Fire Service Day at Fire Station 51 at 1303 Sout...

"Egg”Straordinary Spring Celebration to be held April 20

Join us Saturday, April 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Smith Park for the 75^th Annual “Egg”Straordinary Spring Celebration. The event will include an egg hunt, pancake races, coloring contest, and a $5 pancake breakfast. This event is brought to you b...

Public Works to begin road work on San Marino Avenue

Please be advised that construction will occur on San Marino Avenue between Longden Drive and Las Tunas Drive from April 1 to April 8 for road rehabilitation. Construction crews will reconstruct existing pavement and install new curb ramps. The work will ...

Jason Pu appointed Mayor of San Gabriel

The following is a wrap-up of the March 19 City Council meeting. You may read the complete agenda here or listen to the audio here.

At the March 19 City Council meeting, the City Council appointed Jason Pu as the Mayor of San Gabriel.

Of the appointment, Ma...

Road work on Del Mar Avenue to begin March 11

Beginning on March 11, 2019 and through May 2019, roadway rehabilitation will begin on Del Mar Avenue from Hovey Avenue to Chestnut Avenue. During construction, segments of the northbound/southbound traffic lanes on Del Mar Avenue will be closed, though o...

Community Services offering spring break camps

Looking for something fun for your child to do during Spring Break? The San Gabriel Community Services Department is offering a variety of camp options including Spring Break Day Camp, FUNdamentals with LEGO® specialty camp and Food Network Favorites spec...

City holds older adult St. Patrick's Day celebration

The Community Services Department invites older adults to join us for lunch as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 15! Enjoy a delicious lunch with some old friends or make some new ones. Participants will enjoy festive St. Patrick’s Day music...

Construction begins on Smith Park playground

As part of our partnership with the Asian Youth Center and KaBOOM!, we’re happy to announce that the San Gabriel Public Works Department is in the process of removing the old Smith Park playground equipment. The playground will be replaced by a new playgr...

Smith Park playground to be deconstructed February 19

As you might have heard, we’re currently in the process of constructing a new playground at Smith Park with the help of the Asian Youth Center, the CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM!. As part of that process, the existing playground will be deconstructed on Fe...

City to host Community Health & Wellness Fair

May is “National Physical Fitness Month” and, to celebrate, the Community Services Department will host the 1^st Community Health & Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fair will take place in front of the Mission Pla...

Help us build a playground at Smith Park

The Community Services Department, along with the Asian Youth Center, has been awarded a grant through KaBOOM! to build a new playground at Smith Park. KaBOOM!, the grant provider, focuses on bringing play and physical activity to children. The funding pa...

City Manager’s monthly message

Dear San Gabriel,

We have some exciting news to share in our latest update, including the development of a new playground at Smith Park, the introduction of a new Public Works Director/City Engineer and some exciting programs on the horizon that allow you ...

San Gabriel, it’s time to build a playground!

The City of San Gabriel is happy to announce that we are building a new playground at Smith Park with the assistance of the Asian Youth Center, The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! – but we need your help!

On March 14, 2019 we will build a great new...

Phase two of the Alhambra Wash Bridge begins April

Located on Del Mar Avenue between Norwood Place and Bencamp Street, the first phase of the Del Mar Avenue Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement Project was completed in October 2018. Construction crews removed and replaced the west side of the bridge as well a...

Submit nominations for 2019's Outstanding Older American

The City of San Gabriel, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, is calling for nominations of older Americans to participate in the 54^th annual Older Americans Recognition Day. The Community Services Department is asking for your...

AARP offering tax assistance for older adults

It’s tax season again! Are you 50 years of age or older and are looking for some assistance with your tax return? The San Gabriel Community Services Department and AARP are offering free tax assistance for older adults. AARP tax preparation will...

New appointment slots for passport services

The Community Services Department is proud to announce that we are extending our passport service days to offer appointments on Monday and Friday beginning on Monday, January 14, 2019. Travelers may schedule an appointment between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. t...

Picnic reservations now available for Marshall Park

The holidays are here and once they are gone there will still be life events to celebrate. So submit your application now for a picnic shelter at one of the City’s beautiful parks, including Marshall Park!

The City currently has three parks that ...

Construction update: Cresta Avenue & Mount Vernon Drive

San Gabriel, it's time for another construction update! In this briefing, we're going to focus on the 2018 Accelerated I-Bank Project. For some context, the City Council approved the $975,472.30 project in October of this year to repave five sections of r...

Council approves change to Del Mar Avenue sewer project

The following is a wrap-up of the December 18 City Council meeting. You may view the full agenda or listen to an audio recording of yesterday’s meeting.

In a unanimous decision, the City Council approved a second amendment to an agreement with Civiltec to ...

Spread some cheer & keep the dollars here

San Gabriel residents are encouraged to shop local this holiday season and throughout the year. From December 17 to December 21, follow us on Instagram for holiday shopping ideas. Five San Gabriel businesses have been selected to participate in the holida...

Dial-A-Ride fee waived during the month of December

In honor of the holiday season, the $.50 ridership fee for Dial-A-Ride users is waived during the month of December. This generous holiday gift was made possible by the City Council which approved the annual waiver of this fee. 

The Community Serv...

Older adults: celebrate the holidays at the Adult Recreation Center

San Gabriel’s older adults will be treated to lunch and festive holiday entertainment on Thursday, December 13 at the Adult Recreation Center located at 324 South Mission Drive in San Gabriel. During lunch, carolers will serenade our guests with holiday f...

Santa’s coming to San Gabriel

San Gabriel, get ready – Santa’s coming to town! This year, Santa will be visiting the community from December 20 through December 23. Santa will begin his shift from 5:30 p.m. to to 9:30 p.m. Here’s his schedule:

• December 20:...

Arminé Chaparyan appointed new Assistant City Manager

The City of San Gabriel has announced that Community Development Director Arminé Chaparyan has been appointed as the City’s Assistant City Manager, reporting to City Manager Mark Lazzaretto. In her new position, Chaparyan will oversee several special proj...

Send a letter to Santa

The Community Services Department and Santa's elves have been very busy this season building you a special mailbox so that your letters are delivered to the North Pole. Tell Santa a little something about yourself and how you’ve been good all ye...

Marshall Park picnic areas now available for reservations

The Community Services Department continually strives to ensure that patrons have a pleasant and safe place to enjoy the outdoors. The City currently has three parks that provide a space for recreation programs, events and leisure activities: Vincent Lugo...

Holiday shopping in SG: from bling to tea

This holiday season, shift your shopping to San Gabriel! Here you can find many independent shops for those special and unique gifts--from bling to tea and everything in between! The City is home to a variety of boutiques selling women’s apparel...

Join San Gabriel’s youth basketball league

It’s basketball season! This is a chance for your child to learn the fundamentals of sports, gain a sense of pride and sportsmanship, and enhance their basketball skills.  

This program is for boys and girls in grades 1 thru 6. All teams...

Holiday Tree Lighting to take place December 4

Kick off your holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 4! 

Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Plaza Park located at 428 South Mission Drive, across from City Hall. The holiday fun includes ornament making, spons...

City Manager’s update: pedestrian/vehicle safety

Dear San Gabriel,

As you might have heard, our community experienced several pedestrian tragedies in recent weeks. We’ve taken the time to listen to your concerns, and I wanted to outline how we’re addressing pedestrian safety.

First, our team at Public Wor...

Construction on San Gabriel Blvd from Agostino Rd to trench

ACE will be performing work on San Gabriel Boulevard from Agostino Road to the railway crossing from June 21 to June 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for street rehabilitation. 

During construction, northbound and southbound traffic on San Gabriel B...

SGFD requests feasibility study from Los Angeles County Fire

With the next City Council meeting quickly approaching, here’s what will be heard at the May 15 meeting. Please keep in mind that this meeting – along with meetings held from this point forward – will be scheduled at 6:30 p.m. As always, if you’d like to ...

Construction underway at the Alhambra Wash Bridge

Here’s an update on the Del Mar Avenue/Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement Project since our groundbreaking this past March: The new access ramp to the San Gabriel Square Shopping Center on West Bencamp Street (just west of Del Mar Avenue) has been completed...

'Egg'straordinary Celebration to be held March 31

Our Community Services department and the San Gabriel Kiwanis Club invite you to the 74^th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at Smith Park, 232 West Broadway on March 31. Come early and bring the whole family to celebrate spring together. The da...

City Council denies CUP for China Tibetan Herbal Feet Spa

Here's a wrap-up of yesterday's City Council meeting. If you'd like to read the full agenda, you may do so here.

City Council denies CUP for China Tibetan Herbal Feet Spa 

In a 3-1 vote (with Councilmember Liao voting against the motion and Mayor C...

San Gabriel to host cleanup event March 3

Get ready, San Gabriel! The city is hosting another community cleanup event on March 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Public Works Yard located at 917 East Grand Avenue. 

This is your chance to bring bulky items (such as furniture, rugs, mattr...

Community Services & AARP to offer tax assistnace

It’s tax season again! Are you 50 years of age or older and are looking for some assistance with your tax return? The San Gabriel Community Services department and AARP are offering free tax assistance for older adults. AARP tax preparation will take plac...

Food, entertainment & more at Lunar New Year Festival

As we approach the Lunar New Year Festival on February 10, 2018, here's a list of this year's talent. 

• Singer-songwriter Melissa Polinar will be taking center-stage, showcasing her unique soulful vocals and heart-bearing lyrics. Polinar has been p...

Marshall Park to open January 20

The grand opening of Marshall Park will be held on January 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend, and the celebration will feature food, games, and entertainment alongside family fun activities. You may full the full invitation her...

Sandbags now available to San Gabriel residents

Need a sandbag? The city offers 10 free sandbags per address per year. Sandbags are distributed from the Public Works facility located at 917 East Grand Avenue, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 

You can contact the Public Work...

Council formally appoints Mark Lazzaretto City Manager

Last night, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Mark Lazzaretto as San Gabriel’s new City Manager, effective February 5, 2018. Lazzaretto will succeed Steven A. Preston, who has served as San Gabriel’s City Manager since 2009.

Chosen a...

San Gabriel Police Department now offering text-to-911

As part of the Los Angeles County Text to 911 system, the San Gabriel Police Department is now equipped to receive emergency texts via 911.

Text to 911 is a great alternative to situations in which calling may not be feasible. However, residents are always...

Shop San Gabriel for the holidays

If you’ve been following our social media accounts over the last few days, you might have noticed our “12 Days of Christmas” campaign to shop San Gabriel for your holiday gifts. If you missed it, here’s a wrap-up of our 12-day countdown with products from...

Learn how to act at the Play in a Day workshop

Want to learn to act? The San Gabriel Library may have a workshop just for you.

“Play in a Day is a free workshop that we’re offering to teens from 12 to 17,” said Fiona Reimers, an adult/teen librarian for the San Gabriel Library. “Participants will recei...

San Gabriel appoints Mark Lazzaretto City Manager

After an extensive search, San Gabriel officials announced today that Mark Lazzaretto will be appointed as the next City Manager by the City Council. Lazzaretto topped the field of 36 candidates recruited from across the west.

Lazzaretto, 47, comes to San ...

City adopts new marijuana ordinance

At last night’s Council meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to approve a new ordinance that prohibits all nonmedical cannabis activity, including restrictions on personal growing. The ordinance also repealed and adopted new provisions prohibiting ...

Santa is coming to San Gabriel

It’s not a holiday season without Santa riding the fire engine through the streets of San Gabriel! The San Gabriel Fire Department will escort the jolly ol’ fellow throughout the town.  

Be on the lookout for Santa in your neig...

City Council moves city’s municipal elections

In a 4-1 vote, the City Council voted to move the date of the city’s general municipal elections to the first Tuesday after the first Monday of March of every even-numbered year beginning in 2020. Previously, the city had held its elections on t...

Registration for recreation classes begins December 18

The Community Services department is offering a variety of classes this winter, ranging from academic to recreation activities. Registration begins on December 18, and classes begin the week of January 8. This season, Community Services will be offering s...

Council recognizes city employees for excellence

Yesterday, the City Council recognized more than 30 employees during the 2017 Employee Service and Recognition Awards. This year’s winners include:

Overall work performance:

• Elizabeth Mendoza, Fire

Leadership:

• Fabian Valdez., Police
• Rebecca Gomez, Po...

SGPD’s Citizen Academy to begin January

Editor's note: The application deadline has been extended to January 17. Be sure to register for this year's class to learn more about your local police department. 

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The San Gabriel Police Department will be hosting its next Citizen Academy cla...

City denies two massage appeals

Last night, the City Council held three hearings, which included:

An appeal of a planning case concerning Oriental Massage Spa at 288 South San Gabriel Boulevard

This is a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow Oriental Massage Spa to continue...

Shop San Gabriel for gifts for the holiday season

With the holidays now approaching, now is the time to begin researching for potential gifts for family members, friends and colleagues. As you search for gifts, be sure to consider the following items from local San Gabriel businesses as we commemorate Sm...

Photos: San Gabriel hosts 42nd annual Turkey Trot

This past Saturday, hundreds of runners and walkers across the region attended the 42^nd annual Turkey Trot at Vincent Lugo Park. The annual event features a 10K and 5K run along with a 5K walk and a 1K youth run.

This year’s top finishers include...

Construction on Mission Dr & San Gabriel Blvd/Mission Rd

As you might have seen, the Mission Road crossing over the trench reopened to traffic late last week. 

The reopened crossing now features newly repaved transitions, along with new sidewalks along the trench.

With the Mission Road crossing over the ...

Table tennis now available

Are you an older adult and looking for more ways to stay active? The Community Services Department has just the thing. Table tennis is coming to San Gabriel!  

The Community Services Department is now offering table tennis at the Adult Recreation ...

Photos: Vincent Lugo Park receives upgrades

As you might have read, Vincent Lugo Park recently received new fitness equipment as part of the city’s strategic plan to improve San Gabriel’s infrastructure. The fitness additions - which include a variety of machines - can be seen i...

San Gabriel teens hold book drive to help local hospital

With the goal of 200 books, the San Gabriel Library teen advisory board is hoping to make a positive contribution to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles – but they need your help.

“We’re asking people to bring brand new children’s books to the library to donat...

Council approves purchase of new police in-car video system

Last night, the City Council approved two items on the consent calendar with a 5-0 vote, including:

• Material demands from the city’s finance department
• The approval of the city’s investment report

The City Council also heard and approved ...

ACE construction notices for November 3

As ACE continues its work on the San Gabriel trench and the haul routes, the following sections of roadway will be paved on November 3: 

• The north side of Mission Road between Ramona Street/Mission Drive and Clary Avenue. During construction, lane...

Join San Gabriel's youth basketball league

It’s basketball season! This is a chance for your child to learn the fundamentals of sports, gain a sense of pride and sportsmanship, and enhance their basketball skills. This program is for boys and girl in first grade through sixth grade. All ...

Say no to drugs: SGPD participates in Red Ribbon Week

Throughout the week, members of the San Gabriel Police Department will be visiting local schools to spread awareness about Red Ribbon Week. Created in response to the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique Camarena, Red Ribbon Week raises...

Heat alert declared from October 23 to October 24

With high temperatures expected next week, the Los Angeles County Health Officer has declared a heat alert for the Los Angeles Basin from October 23 to October 24. During this period, measures should be taken to protect those that are vulnerable to the he...

Council adopts new development standards for single-family residence zone

Last night, the City Council approved six items on the consent calendar with a 5-0 vote, including:

• Material demands from the city’s finance department
• The approval of the city’s investment report
• The closure of Mission Drive between Sant...

San Gabriel receives $200,000 grant for Safe Routes to School Plan

The City of San Gabriel was recently awarded a grant of $200,000 to help study the safety of school routes in the city in a project known as the Safe Routes to School Plan. Grant funds, which will be available to the city starting in July 2018, come from ...

SGPD to hold prescription drug take back day October 28

The San Gabriel Police Department, in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, will be participating in the 14th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at police department h...

Council tightens development standards, adopts marijuana regulations

Last night, the City Council approved items on the consent calendar with a 5-0 vote, which include:

• An agreement for manhole inspection and data collection to complete a sewer condition analysis. This is done to identify issues in the sanitary sewer system...

Photos: Ramona St and Del Mar Ave trench crossings now open

After a month of construction, crews have reopened the Ramona Street and Del Mar Avenue crossings over the trench. During that time, construction crews re-profiled both roadways and removed the temporary railroad tracks and crossing equipment. While minor...

Fall Fun Festival to be held October 27

Join us for a boo-riffic time with Halloween themed activities at the Fall Fun Festival in the Historic Mission District on Friday, October 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to this family friendly event for trunk-or-treat...

Planning Commission approves three items of business

This last Monday, the Planning Commission approved three new items of business, which include:

A modification, a parking reduction and the approval of the medical condominium project at 330 East Las Tunas Drive

The commission heard three specific items abou...

City to host National Voter Registration Day September 26

The city will be hosting a National Voter Registration Day 2017 event at City Hall, located at 425 South Mission Drive, as part of a massive 50-state effort to register thousands of voters.

The goal for the 2017 National Voter Registration Day is to increa...

Pedestrian and bicycle safety training workshop to be held September 25

The city, in association with several organizations, will be hosting a Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Training workshop on Monday, September 25 at the San Gabriel Mission inside Parish Hall.

Community members are encouraged to attend to share their feedb...

SGPD facility moves forward, city joins new coalition: City Council wrap-up for 9/19

Here’s what happened at last night’s City Council meeting:

City welcomes two new employees 

The city welcomed two new members to its family last night. Please welcome Recreation Supervisor Christina Alatorre and Firefighter/Para...

San Gabriel names Keith Lemieux City Attorney

Following an extensive search, San Gabriel officials announced today that Keith Lemieux, of Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill, LLP, will be the new City Attorney for the City of San Gabriel.

Lemieux, 50, comes to San Gabriel with an extensive background in ...

Planning Commission meeting wrap-up for September 11

Earlier this week, the Planning Commission heard two new items of business, which include:

A zone text amendment for the development standards and the review process for the single family residence zone

This amendment would revise existing development stand...

Coffee with a Cop to be held at the Hilton October 10

Enjoy coffee? The San Gabriel Police Department will be hosting its next Coffee with a Cop on October 10 at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel. This is your opportunity to meet members of the police department in an informal setting to ask questions, buil...

City Council meeting wrap-up for September 5

Here’s a recap of yesterday’s City Council meeting. You may view the entire agenda (with links to agenda items) here.

• The Council approved all the items on the consent calendar with a 5-0 vote, which include:
  • Material demands, which is h...

SGPD participates in the Pink Patch Project to support breast cancer research

To support breast cancer research, the San Gabriel Police Department is participating in this year’s Pink Patch Project campaign. Centered on pink versions of the safety officer’s uniform patch, the Pink Patch Project is designed to raise awareness about ...

Dumpling & Beer Fest to return on October 5

Save the date! The city’s popular Dumpling & Beer Fest will be returning to the historic Mission District for its third year on October 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Now bigger than ever, this year’s festival will feature several ...

Photos: Hundreds walk from San Gabriel to Los Angeles

This past Saturday, hundreds of local residents gathered at the San Gabriel Mission in the early morning to walk to El Pueblo de Los Angeles, honoring the path established by Los Angeles’ earliest settlers in 1781. 

This year, the walk h...

Construction to begin on the Ramona Street and Del Mar Avenue bridges September 5

Update - September 5, 2017 at 4:50 p.m.: The railway crossing at Walnut Grove is now open. The crossings at Del Mar Avenue and Ramona Street are both now closed until October 3.

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Update - September 5, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.: Construction on the Walnut Grove ...

City to install filters on 426 catch basins

Soon, 426 catch basins in the city will be retrofitted with new filter screens that will prevent trash from entering into the storm water system. Known as connector pipe screens, these screens will be placed in front of large storm water drainage pipes th...

San Gabriel watches the solar eclipse

Today, residents from across the community went to the San Gabriel Library to catch the solar eclipse. While San Gabriel was not in the path of totality, residents were able to see a partial solar eclipse that resembled a crescent moon using special safet...

DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint planned for August 25

The San Gabriel Police Department’s traffic unit will be conducting a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint this Friday at an undisclosed location within city limits between 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

While the checkpoint is in operation, office...

A look at how Walk to Los Angeles celebrates history

As one of Walk to Los Angeles’ organizers, Imelda Bermejo doesn’t see the nine-mile journey from San Gabriel to Los Angeles as a mere walk. Instead, the trek – to her – symbolizes the importance of embracing and rec...

City to host bulky item and electronic waste drop-off August 26

The Public Works department will be holding a free community clean-up event on August 26 for residents who wish to drop off large items or electronic waste.

This is your chance to bring your bulky items (such as furniture, rugs, mattresses and appliances) ...

City Council meeting wrap-up for August 15

Here is a recap of yesterday’s City Council meeting. You can view the entire agenda (with links to agenda items) here.

• The Council approved all the items on the consent calendar with a 5-0 vote, which include:
  • The Historic Preservation and Cultura...

Community Services’ after-school program returns

Community Services’ after-school program is returning to your child’s elementary school this year! Beginning on August 21, children in second grade to fifth grade can participate in traditional fall sports, receive homework assistance,...

Public Works releases project status report

With the city experiencing an increase in construction in recent months, here’s an update on some of the major projects currently taking place:

ACE haul routes

• With the San Gabriel trench project wrapping up construction, work on rehabilitating th...

SGPD starts a new tradition with National Night Out

Featuring over 2,500 attendees gathered in the heart of the historic Mission District, this year’s National Night Out marked a new tradition for the San Gabriel Police Department. While previous events centered on intimate neighborhood visits fr...

Report: San Gabriel sales tax receipts up 1.2%

According to sales tax receipts collected from January through March, sales were 1.2% higher compared to the same quarter a year ago. New quick service and casual dining eatery openings, along with higher net sales, helped boost revenue for restaurants an...

City hosts community meeting on mansionization

Last Thursday, the city hosted a community meeting to address the issue of mansionization and the development standards for single-family homes. The trend of mansionization, or the practice of building or modifying a home in a manner that outsizes the sur...

City Council holds first reading of historic preservation ordinance

With a new historic ordinance now headed for a second reading by the City Council, San Gabriel will soon feature one of the most comprehensive and progressive ordinances in the region that aims to protect and preserve the city’s historic past. “We have th...

San Gabriel Police Department to start new school outreach program

Continuing with its mission of engaging with the community, the San Gabriel Police Department will jumpstart a new school and community engagement program in early August aimed at linking members of the department with local schools. “We want co...