Don't Miss Summer in San Gabriel This June & July

San Gabriel’s popular annual summer entertainment series returns with free concerts, movies and a beach-themed block party, providing residents and guests with plenty of family-friendly fun and free experiences to enjoy on southern California’s cool summe...

San Gabriel Fire Department Shares Highlights in Annual Update

The San Gabriel Fire Department presented their annual update at the City Council meeting on May 3,2022. This report provided a sample of the work accomplished by the San Gabriel Fire Department this past year and throughout the pandemic. It highlights th...

New state-of-the-art traffic signal cabinets installed at major intersections

Thirty new state-of-the-art traffic signal cabinets are being installed by city staff at major intersections in the City of San Gabriel.

Funded through Measure R by Metro, the new cabinets offer the latest technology features including remote programing an...

Third Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available

Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for a third round of free COVID-19 at-home tests. Each order will include eight rapid antigen COVID-19 tests with two packages of four. Both packages will be shipped for free by the U.S. Postal Service.&...

Cinco de Mayo Mercado Livens Up the Mission District on May 6

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the City of San Gabriel will host the annual Cinco de Mayo Mercado from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022.

With colorful Papel Picado adorning the Mission Playhouse plaza, residents and families can enjoy the free out...

626 Golden Streets Returns to San Gabriel, Alhambra and South Pasadena On May 1

On Sunday, May 1, the San Gabriel Valley’s largest ciclovia or “open streets” event will return to the Cities of San Gabriel, Alhambra and South Pasadena. Attendees will have an opportunity to walk, bike, run, skate, scoot, dance, and play across five mil...

Tony Ding Takes Office as New Mayor

The City of San Gabriel swore in Tony Ding as Mayor and John R. Harrington as Vice Mayor during the City Council meeting held at the Mission Playhouse on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

“I’m honored to be appointed the Mayor of San Gabriel by the City Council,” s...

City of San Gabriel, Blue Shield of California and KABOOM! Introduce New Playground

Kids in San Gabriel are celebrating today because they have a great new place to play. For months, representatives from City of San Gabriel, Blue Shield of California and KABOOM!, the nonprofit organization focused on ending playspace inequity, have been ...

San Gabriel City to Provide $70,000 in Grants for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

On July 28 at a press conference in front of San Gabriel City Hall, the City of San Gabriel introduced the application process for grants for businesses that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The City will distribute $70,000 to qualifie...

San Gabriel City Council Creates New HEAR Commission

Today, the San Gabriel City Council launched the City’s first-ever HEAR Commission at a press conference at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. The HEAR Commission will advance and advocate for equity, access, diversity, social justice, safety, mutual appr...

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...

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...

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, ...

Fireworks are Prohibited in the City of San Gabriel

As a friendly reminder, fireworks - including those that are deemed "safe and sane" - are illegal within our City limits.

The San Gabriel Police Department will increase patrols in areas where fireworks are reported and the San Gabriel Fire Depar...

Celebrate the 4th of July with Kids' Day and a Parade Through the Mission District

On Independence Day, bright stars and broad stripes will be marching through the Mission District starting at 9 a.m.

The annual 4th of July parade will begin at Plaza Park, 428 S Mission Drive, proceed along Mission Drive and W Broadway, and end at Smith P...

Community Development Department Shares an Annual Overview

San Gabriel’s Community Development Department provided an annual update at the May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting. In the report, the department shared their latest activities, economic development programs, the city’s housing trends and current and upcom...

Free Compost Giveaway on May 7

This Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., San Gabriel residents can receive free compost at a drive-through giveaway event at Smith Park. Hosted by Athens Services, the compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste ...

Carina Rivera and John Wu Appointed as New Councilmembers

After two rounds of extensive interviews held during special City Council meetings on February 9 and 10, the San Gabriel City Council voted to appoint Carina Rivera and John Wu as its two new councilmembers.

They will fill Council seats vacated by former C...

New Community Development Director

SGPD Seeking Information About Robbery

Stormwater Capture Project to Begin in June

Mission San Gabriel Fire Determined to be Arson

Stormwater Projects To Begin in May

Chin Ho Liao appointed Mayor of San Gabriel

City Council Issues Proclamation on Black History Month

San Gabriel Celebrates Lunar New Year Virtually

San Gabriel Valentine's Day Directory

Shopping local in San Gabriel

Attend a coyote safety virtual town hall

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments will be hosting a coyote safety virtual town hall for San Gabriel on Monday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. The virtual town hall will feature a presentation on the SGVCOG’s Neighborhood Coyote Program and a question...

Virtual After School Program Starts September 1

World explorers at the San Gabriel Headquarters are inviting children from second grade through fifth grade to join us as we embark on an adventure around the globe! 

This program will engage with young explorers in a fun and interactive learning ...

San Gabriel Hosts 2nd Run, Walk & Roll Event

Edit: Due to poor air quality and for the safety of our participants, Run, Walk & Roll has been postponed to November 21 to November 27.

Families are encouraged to run, walk and roll through San Gabriel from September 21 to September 25. Registration i...

Remembering Retired Fire Engineer Wayne Eggleston

The following message is from Division Chief Brad Davis of the San Gabriel Fire Department:

We recently shared with you the passing of retired Engineer Wayne Eggleston and the sadness it has brought us all. Amidst our grief, we are finding joy in the many ...

Update on Ongoing Investigation into Mission San Gabriel Fire

On July 21, custody of the structure was returned from the investigators to the Mission San Gabriel. Investigators had been at the scene at the Mission San Gabriel since the incident began on July 11, but were only able to thoroughly examine the building ...

City Issues Statement on Mission San Gabriel Fire

The City of San Gabriel has issued the following statement regarding the fire that took place at the Mission San Gabriel on July 11:

At the moment, the investigation into the Mission San Gabriel fire has become a multi-agency effort with help from the Verd...

SGFD responds to fire at Mission San Gabriel

On July 11 at 4:24 a.m., the San Gabriel Fire Department responded to a significant structure fire at the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.

As firefighters addressed the fire, pieces of the roof began to fall. The situation was subsequently classifi...

City Council adopts 2019-2020 midyear budget adjustments

The following is a wrap-up of the April 21 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

City Council adopts 2019-2020 midyear budget adjustments 

Following the guidance of the City’s ...

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...

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 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...