The latest news, events and updates from the City of San Gabriel

Summer Camp Registration Begins on April 10

Summer camp registration for children aged 5 to 12 will begin on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center located at 250 South Mission Drive. Registration will be available in person and by phone but please note that phone registration will be limited. 

From June 10 to August 16, summer camp will include plenty of fun activities for kids, including weekly Thursday field trips, pool days, movie days, daily art activities, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) activities, and structured recreation programs such as games and sports at Coolidge Elementary School and the San Gabriel Scout House.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ana Casillas, the Recreation Supervisor, at ACasillas@sgch.org or call (626) 308-2875.

Smith Park Courts Temporarily Closed

The courts at Smith Park will be closed temporarily starting Monday, April 8, and are tentatively set to reopen on April 22. During this time, maintenance and refurbishment will be carried out. We are excited to announce that one of the existing tennis courts will be transformed into four permanent pickleball courts.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work towards enhancing the community's recreational experience.

Meet the District 2 Lieutenant on April 18

Join the San Gabriel Police Department on Thursday, April 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Roosevelt Elementary School in the cafeteria to meet the District 2 Lieutenant, Ray Lara. This meeting is an opportunity to not only voice neighborhood concerns and ask public safety questions but also to contribute ideas aimed at enhancing our community.

For more information, please contact the Community Engagement Bureau at (626) 451-5455 or email info@sgpd.com.

Upcoming Older Adult Trips

There are still spots available for these upcoming older adult trips. Anyone aged 50 or above can join a trip to the Temecula Winery on April 16, starting from 9:15 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. During this trip, participants will have the opportunity to go on a wine tasting tour to the Falkner Winery. Afterward, they will get a chance to explore the Old Town Temecula, enjoy their lunch and do some shopping.

On May 14, the South Coast Botanic Gardens will be blooming with trees, shrubs and flowers all year long. This self-guided tour offers plenty of time to stroll through the gardens and explore the gift shop before heading to The Pike in Long Beach for lunch and more shopping opportunities.

For more information about these trips and to register, please visit SanGabrielCity.com or call (626) 308-2875.

Report A Pothole Online

If you see any potholes or other road problems, please submit them at SanGabrielCity.com/StreetProblem.

Report Code Enforcement Issues



To report any code enforcement complaint or violation, please submit a report to SanGabrielCity.com/NIS.

• Meet District 2 Lieutenant - Thursday, April 18 at Roosevelt Elementary School Cafeteria
• Grand Opening of San Gabriel Farmers Market - Saturday, April 27 at Park and Ride Lot (257 S Mission Drive)
• Active Streets: Mission-to-Mission - Sunday, April 28 in San Gabriel, Alhambra and South Pasadena
• Cinco de Mayo Mercado - Friday, May 3 in the Mission District
• Free Compost Giveaway Event - Saturday, May 11 at Smith Park
• Fire Service Day - Saturday, May 11 at Fire Station 51
• Play Day - Saturday, May 18 at Vincent Lugo Park

Visit SanGabrielCity.com for more upcoming events.

City Council Meeting - April 2, 2024

Watch a replay of the April 2 City Council Meeting during which the below key actions took place:

• Congratulations were given to Mayor John Wu and Vice Mayor Denise Menchaca as they were sworn in at last night's meeting, and the city celebrated its 111th birthday.

• The City Council discussed the guidelines and criteria requirements of the Small Business Assistance Grant Program, which will be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The council voted to extend the application deadline for businesses that were not able to open by December 31, 2023. The new deadline to open to the public will be June 30, 2024.

• The City Council discussed the criteria for selecting an event partner for the Dumpling and Beer Festival, with a specific focus on non-profit organizations.

View the full summary here.

Community Services Commission Meeting - April 1, 2024

Watch a replay of the April 1 Community Services Commission meeting.

Join Our Team at the City of San Gabriel

• Day Camp Director (Seasonal Part-time)
• Light Board Operator/Programmer (Part-time)
• Lifeguard - Swim Instructor (Part-time)
• Recreation Leader (Part-time)
• Playhouse Usher (Part-time)
• Property & Evidence Technician
• Police Officer - Pre-Service
• Police Officer - Lateral
• Police Officer Recruit
• Stage Crew (Part-time)
• Stage Rigger/ Flyman (Part-time)
• Wastewater Operations Supervisor

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