City of South El Monte

South El Monte is a city on the horizon of great success. Located just minutes east of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, South El Monte has one great characteristic that separates them from their neighbors: OPPORTUNITY.

In just five decades, the City of South El Monte has matured into a viable commercial and manufacturing base, while maintaining a strong commitment to quality community services. To meet its current needs, the City is now focusing on its growth and potential in retail and residential development while maintaining its commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents.

South El Monte Veterans Honor Roll

South El Monte veterans who have honorably served our country, please come forward and be recognized. The City of South El Monte is in the process of implementing a Veterans Honor Roll to recognize and pay tribute to South El Monte residents who have served in the Armed Forces during a time of war. The honor roll will be made available on the City's website.

For an application, click here

Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan

SCE awarded funding to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to develop a regional framework and energy efficiency climate action plans for San Gabriel Valley cities. South El Monte is participating in this process to assist in meeting the City’s goals and the regional goals of AB 32, SB 375 and long-term energy efficiency.

Please tell us what you think by completing an online survey here
(Spanish, Chinese).

For more information on the Climate Action Plan, click here.

Scam Alert: Watch Out for Scams Offering Bill Credits From President Obama

SoCalGas is alerting customers to be aware of a scam that has impacted other utility customers in several states across the country. The scam claims that President Barack Obama is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills. In some cases, scammers have asked for social security in order to allow for credits or to apply payments to customers’ utility bills, presenting an identity-theft risk.

Learn more about this scam, by clicking here

Emergency Preparedness Fair

Saturday, May 26th
10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Mary Van Dyke Park
FREE

Click here for more information

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 28, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Front lawn of City Hall
1415 Santa Anita Avenue

Holiday Closure

All City facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012, in observance of Memorial Day.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Join the "City of South El Monte United to Fight Cancer Team" in the fight against cancer at the
Relay For Life of El Monte/South El Monte Event
May19-20, 2012

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Mountain View High School
2900 Parkway Drive, El Monte

To join the City's team, contact Team Captain Dianna Gomez at 626.579.6540 ext.3217 or via email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

If you are unable to join, but would like to donate to the City's team,
click here

SEAACA'S "May We Join Your Family" Adoption Event

Saturday, May 19, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SEAACA Shelter/Clinic
9777 Seaaca St, Downey

Adopt an adult dog for $50 and a second adult can be adopted with no additional fees.Dog adoptions will include: good bag, dog food, collar and leash, and information about SEAACA Animal Control services.

For more information, call 562.803.3301 or visit www.seaaca.org

Best Start South El Monte-El Monte
Partnership Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
South El Monte Mini Center
1824 Central Avenue

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        Mayor & City Council
       Community Bike Ride

      Sunday, June 3^rd
      Meet at 9:30 a.m.
      City Hall
      1415 Santa Anita Avenue

Join the Mayor and the City Council for a fun non-competitive community bike ride. Bring your bike and helmet! Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, call 626.579.2043.

FREE Tire Recycling Event
Saturday, June 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

The Asian tiger mosquito has invaded Los Angeles County and you can help stop it by getting rid of old tires.

Click here for event flyer.

Asian Tiger Mosquito Re-emerges this Mosquito Season in Los Angeles County

Last week, both the GLACVCD and SGVMVCD collected their first confirmed samples of Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) for 2012 in El Monte and South El Monte. The agencies will collaborate and conduct neighborhood outreach and control campaigns in the areas to raise awareness, provide immediate, localized larval and adult control, and evaluate the extent of the infestation of this aggressive, day-time biting mosquito.

Inspection and localized control efforts are on-going throughout the infested neighborhoods. Residents are asked to cooperate and provide agency inspectors access to property.

GLACVCD Jurisdiction: 1600 block of Millet Avenue in South El Monte
Click here for more information