COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Hotline

If you need assistance with registration, the City currently operates a hotline at 626.308.2816 on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bilingual assistance is available in Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

San Gabriel City Highlights Herald Christian’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

To ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations, the Herald Christian Health Center has launched community-based COVID-19 vaccination centers at select locations across the San Gabriel Valley.

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 Council Creates New HEAR Commission to Promote Racial Equity and Social Justice

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, m...

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...

New COVID-19 testing site in San Gabriel

Today, the City of San Gabriel announced a new COVID-19 testing center at the Herald Christian Health Center. This new testing location is available to all asymptomatic essential workers and those with COVID-19 symptoms and features English, Mandarin and ...

City Council reviews mixed-use project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard

The following is a wrap-up of the February 18 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

City Council reviews mixed-use project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard 

The City Council recently r...

San Gabriel to host Lunar New Year Festival on February 8

The City of San Gabriel will welcome the Year of the Rat at the 2020 San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival on February 8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. A unique take on the ancient Lunar New Year tradition, the San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival combin...

City Council approves new rate adjustment for Athens Services to comply with AB-1594

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

City Council approves new rate adjustment for Athens Services to comply with new green waste disposal laws

In a ...

City Council approves purchase of two T3 Motion Patrollers for the SGPD

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

City Council approves purchase of two T3 Motion Patrollers for the SGPD 

To improve public safety, the ...

City Council reviews Los Angeles County Fire Department feasibility study

The following is a wrap-up of the November 19 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

City Council reviews Los Angeles County Fire Department feasibility study 

Following the approval of a...

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...

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, ...

Chin Ho Liao appointed Mayor of San Gabriel

Herald Christian Health Center Offering COVID-19 Testing

City Council Issues Proclamation on Black History Month

San Gabriel Celebrates Lunar New Year Virtually

San Gabriel Valentine's Day Directory

San Gabriel to Host COVID-19 Testing at Playhouse

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...

How SGPD engages with our homeless community

The San Gabriel Police Department recognizes that effective policing requires an increasingly innovative approach to addressing the variety of issues that impact the quality of life of our community. Engaging with the homeless population has been especial...

City Council reaffirms commitment to eliminate racism

The City Council recently passed a resolution responding to recent protests and calls for reform throughout the United States by reaffirming the City’s commitment to eliminate racism and discrimination. The resolution reads: 

The City of...

Timed parking enforcement to resume May 26

As we continue on the road to recovery, the San Gabriel Police Department is announcing that timed parking enforcement will resume on May 26 to coincide with the state’s Phase 2 reopening strategy. Beginning Tuesday, May 27, and extending for 15...

Tennis/pickleball courts reopen with modifications

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 ...

Learn how to safely coexist with coyotes

With interactions between coyotes and residents becoming more frequent, we invite you to join a live webinar on coyote safety on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program will be hosted by Wildlife Manager Lauren Hamlett and will featur...

Safer at Home order extended to May 15

The County of Los Angeles has extended the “Safer At Home” order to May 15, 2020 to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Residents in San Gabriel and in Los Angeles County are required to stay at home and away from groups. Only nece...

A Message from Mayor Denise Menchaca

A message from Mayor Denise Menchaca

To the San Gabriel community,

As we continue to adapt to challenging times as a result of COVID-19, I want to recognize our community for coming together to help our fellow neighbors. Over the past few weeks, we&rsqu...

Denise Menchaca appointed Mayor of San Gabriel

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

At the April 7 City Council meeting, the City Council appointed Denise Menchaca as the Mayor of San Gabriel.

Of the appointmen...

An update on parking enforcement

As we continue on the road to recovery, the San Gabriel Police Department is announcing that timed parking enforcement will resume on May 26 to coincide with the state’s Phase 2 reopening strategy. Beginning Tuesday, May 27, and extending for 15...

City Council passes eviction moratorium

On March 31, 2020, the City Council unanimously voted to pass a local urgency ordinance that prohibits evictions due to nonpayment of rent in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This ordinance applies to residential and commercial tenants who live o...

A Message from Mayor Jason Pu

A message from Mayor Jason Pu

Dear San Gabriel Community,

This has been a difficult week and we know that the situation will get worse before it gets better. Many of us are feeling anxious, afraid, uncertain, sad, bewildered and even angry. You are not alon...

Construction begins on Great Streets Phase 2 Project

As part of the second phase of the Great Streets Project, we’re beginning to reconstruct several segments of roadway in the community, including:

• Arroyo Drive from West Santa Anita Avenue to Mays Aly
• San Marcos Street from Mays Aly
• Carmelita Drive ...

City Council approves exchange of Prop A funds

The following is a wrap-up of the February 4 City Council meeting. You may view the complete agenda here as well as a video of the meeting here.

City Council approves exchange of Proposition A funds

Proposition A is funded by a ½ cent sales-tax m...

Dine L.A. Restaurant Week is coming to San Gabriel!

From now until January 31, Chang’an Restaurant will be participating in Dine L.A. This annual culinary event showcases a collection of restaurants in the Los Angeles region and highlights the region’s culinary diversity.

Chang&rsquo...

Become San Gabriel's next Outstanding Older American

The City of San Gabriel, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, are sponsoring the next “Older American Recognition Day.”

The Community Services Department is soliciting input in determining San Gabriel&rsq...

Learn more about Measure SG

The following message is from City Manager Mark Lazzaretto.

Dear San Gabriel,

This month, I wanted to take some time to discuss Measure SG and how it impacts our community.

Earlier this year, the City Council placed a 0.75% sales tax measure on the March 202...

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...

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...

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...

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...