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How to Dispose Fats, Oils and Grease this Holiday Season
Wishing our community a Happy Thanksgiving! As we prepare to feast, give thanks and enjoy delicious meals, let's keep our pipes happy too.
Did you know fats, oils and grease will clog your pipes and may cause a sewage backup into your home or a sewer spill in the street that goes down the storm drain and into the ocean? Fats, oils and grease will stick to the insides of sewer pipes when washed down the kitchen plumbing system, which can solidify and block pipes.
Here are some quick Dos and Don’ts this holiday season:
- Wipe down greasy pots and pans with a dry paper towel and dispose of it in your organics recycling container.
- Pour cooled fats, oils and grease into a can or a container with a tight lid and dispose of it in the garbage.
- Do not pour fats, oils and grease down the garbage disposal or sink drain
- Do not use hot water to wash the grease down the drain.
If you are using a turkey fryer this holiday season and have a large amount of oil left over, pour the cooled oil into a container and dispose of it in your trash container.
If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at (626) 308-2825.
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Taste of San Gabriel: Free Promotional Opportunity
This year's December 5th Holiday Tree Lighting event introduces a new component "Taste of San Gabriel," inviting local businesses to join in the fun and proudly showcase their culinary delights to the community. We are currently seeking local restaurants and eateries eager to showcase their delectable offerings by providing attendees with complimentary bite-sized treats during this festive celebration.
Participating in this promotional opportunity is free, but space is limited. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please review and complete the business participation form, then submit it to dadriano@sgch.org.
For more details and to apply, visit SanGabrielCity.com/TreeLighting.
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Overnight Parking Exemptions for the Holiday Season
For the holiday season, overnight parking will not be enforced on the following dates:
- November 23 beginning at 2 a.m. through November 25 at 6 a.m.
- December 24 beginning at 2 a.m. through December 26 at 6 a.m.
- December 31 beginning at 2 a.m. through January 1, 2024, at 6 a.m.
Overnight parking permits will still be required for all other days. Temporary overnight parking permits may be purchased online or from 24-hour permit vending machines located at the following locations:
- San Gabriel Police Department, 625 S. Del Mar Avenue
- San Gabriel Parks and Recreation Department, 250 S. Mission Drive
- Marshall Satellite Police Station, 311 W. Marshall Street
For more information, please contact the San Gabriel Police Department at (626) 308-2828.
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Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
Residential and commercial trash/recycling pick-up services will not be available on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; instead, Athens Services will collect trash the next day.
- Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day): Bins will be collected on Friday, November 24
- Monday, December 25, 2023 (Christmas Day): Bins will be collected on Tuesday, December 26
- Monday, January 1, 2024 (New Year’s Day): Bins will be collected on Tuesday, January 2
To ensure your trash is collected, please place your bins out the night before trash day, no later than 6 a.m. on the day of service.
Please visit AthensServices.com or contact Athens Services at 1-888-336-6100 for more information on holiday trash collection schedules.
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Drop off Toy Donations at San Gabriel Fire Stations
for ABC7's Spark of Love Toy Drive
The San Gabriel Fire Department is once again joining ABC7's Spark of Love Toy Drive and is collecting new, unwrapped toys and sports gear to benefit families in need this year. Donations can be dropped off now through December 24 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at:
- San Gabriel Fire Station 51 (1303 S. Del Mar Ave)
- San Gabriel Fire Station Station 52 (115 N. Del Mar Ave)
- San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive)
For more information about the toy drive, visit ABC7.com.
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LA County Rent Relief Program Providing $46.3 Million in Grants to Qualified Landlords
A new program has been announced by the Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs to help qualified landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19-related economic hardships. The Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program will provide over $46 million in direct financial assistance to qualified landlords to help mitigate the negative economic impacts of the pandemic that have left many tenants behind on rent.
The Rent Relief Program will offer grants of up to $30,000 per unit to eligible landlords for expenses dating from April 1, 2022, to the present. The program is specifically designed with a focus on helping small, mom-and-pop landlords who own up to four rental units. Its goal is to reduce tenant evictions due to rent arrears, maintain the viability of small-scale rental businesses, and ensure availability of affordable housing in LA County.
Landlords can apply for the program beginning in mid-December. The application process will be straightforward and applicants will receive free multilingual technical support from community partners to guide them through the process and assist with gathering the necessary documentation.
To receive program updates and be notified when the online application opens, register today at lacountyrentrelief.com.
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Report Code Enforcement Issues
To report any code enforcement complaint or violation, please submit a report to SanGabrielCity.com/NIS.
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- Holiday Tree Lighting - Tuesday, December 5 at Plaza Park
- Spark of Love Toy Drive - Daily through December 24 at Fire Stations 51, 52 and City Hall
- Santa Rides Through San Gabriel - Evenings of Wednesday, December 20 through Saturday, December 23
Visit SanGabrielCity.com for more upcoming events.
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City Council Meeting - November 7, 2023
Watch a replay of the November 7 City Council Meeting during which the below key actions took place:
- The City Council recognized Native American Heritage Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and United Against Hate Week.
- The City Council passed Ordinance No. 693, adding design standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments to the Zoning Code, Sustainability Plan and Specific Plan.
- The City Council scheduled the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 695 maintaining the current building heights in specific zones to implement the goals and programs identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
- The City Council approved the new street name change guidelines, removing the 50-year rule and notifying more people and organizations impacted by the request.
Click here to view a full summary of actions that were taken at the recent meeting.
Planning Commission Meeting - November 13, 2023
Watch a replay of the November 13 Planning Commission meeting.
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