Holiday Tree Lighting on December 5

We are ringing in the holiday season with our 47th annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Families and friends are invited to Plaza Park for a festive evening filled with holiday joy and cherished memories...

Renew Your Business License for 2024

It is time to renew business licenses! All San Gabriel business licenses expire on December 31, 2023, and must be renewed by January 1, 2024. Late renewals after February 1, 2024 will be charged penalties.

Business owners with registered email addresses sh...

It's Time to Lace Up for the 46th Annual Turkey Trot

The 46th Annual Turkey Trot returns on Saturday, November 18 at Vincent Lugo Park. This fun-filled event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a 10K run, a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1K kids run.

Registration is now open until November 8...

Día de Los Muertos Celebration on November 2

Join us in honoring loved ones who have passed with a Día de Los Muertos celebration filled with live music, bright displays of sugar skulls, and marigolds on a community altar on Thursday, November 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mission Playhouse Plaz...

Get CERT-trained with the San Gabriel Fire Department

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class is set to return from November 17 to 19, offering invaluable training in basic emergency response skills. Taught by San Gabriel Fire Engineer Takahiro Suzuki and local firefighters, this free, in-person c...

Celebrate Halloween at the Fall Fun Festival on October 27

Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a spooktacular fun time at this year’s Fall Fun Festival in the historic Mission District on Friday, October 27 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The free event will have activities for all ages including trunk-or-treating,...

Join Us for a Free Mental Wellness Expo on October 1

San Gabriel's Human Equity, Access, and Relations (HEAR) Commission invites families and community members to participate in the free Mental Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 1 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mission District.

Representing a day of empowermen...

Introducing Discover San Gabriel: The City's Official Magazine

The latest edition of Discover San Gabriel, the city's brand-new publication, is now available for digital access. The new quarterly magazine replaces the former San Gabriel Grapevine Guide and Grapevine Newsletter, combining both into a unified source. A...

Join Us for the Dumpling & Beer Festival This Friday

The Dumpling & Beer Festival is returning to the historic Mission District (320 S Mission Drive) on Friday, October 6, to celebrate its 9th year. The event is open to the public, and general admission is free. However, anyone looking to indulge in hop...

San Gabriel Welcomes Edward Elizalde as New Police Chief

After an extensive and rigorous search, we are pleased to announce the selection of Edward Elizalde to serve as the city’s new Police Chief, effective September 5, 2023.

With 28 years of law enforcement experience and a proven record of community engagemen...

Apply for a False Alarm Permit

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure safety and efficiency in our community, the city has a False Alarm Permit program designed to minimize false alarms and reduce unnecessary police responses. Both residential and business alarm system owners are req...

Go Green in San Gabriel

As part of our commitment to green sustainability, we have implemented many initiatives aimed at promoting eco-conscious practices and reducing our carbon footprint. 

Here are a few of our notable efforts:

• Used wood chips made from recycled materia...

Celebrate National Night Out with SGPD on August 1

The San Gabriel Police Department is excited to host their 29th Annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mission District located at 320 South Mission Drive. The evening will feature music, various food trucks, fac...

Meet RideSG - San Gabriel's On-Demand Rideshare Service

We are pleased to introduce RideSG, the newest addition to San Gabriel's local transportation options. This on-demand rideshare service is available every day of the week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., providing affordable rides at a flat rate of $1 each way.

Ride...

Summer Fun at the Smith Park Pool

Dive into a summer of fun and make the most of your days at the Smith Park Pool. Recreation Swim is available and open to the public until August 18. 

See below for pool hours:

Main Pool Hours

• Tuesdays - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Fridays - 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m....

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

Celebrate the 4th of July in San Gabriel with a parade and a free Kids’ Day event at Smith Park on Tuesday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members will travel throughout the Mission District from Plaza Park (428 S Mission Drive) to Smith Park (232...

Our Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Thank you to everyone who participated in our budget process via our online survey and in-person community meeting this year! We are grateful for your responses and shared your input with the City Council for their consideration. We’re glad to r...

Valley Blvd Fire Incident

A large fire broke out at a mixed-use construction site located at 300 E Valley Blvd on the early morning of Sunday, June 11, 2023. The San Gabriel Fire Department's (SGFD) Engine 51 arrived on the scene in 1.5 minutes after it was first reported...

Summer in San Gabriel Heats Up with Surf's Up Block Party

San Gabriel is kicking off the summer series with Surf's Up, a free block party on Thursday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Mission District. This event features live entertainment and plenty of family-friendly fun activities.

This year's event wi...

Community Budget Meeting on June 3

The public is invited to attend a Community Budget Meeting on Saturday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the San Gabriel Library Conference Room. A presentation will be made by the City Manager and Finance Director, during which participants can learn about the bu...

New Ordinance on Vandalism, Loitering and Other Quality-of-Life Crimes

Beginning June 1, the City of San Gabriel will enforce the new ordinance to allow local prosecution of certain quality-of-life crimes. These include aggressive panhandling, trespassing and loitering, unlawful camping, amplified sound, and vandalism. Prior...

Help Us Determine Our Budget Priorities

***UPDATE: The survey is now closed.

Dear Community Members,

As we get close to the end of our annual budget planning process, we want to hear from you about what priorities you think we should focus on. Your input is important to us, and we believe that by...

Summer Swim Class Registration Begins on May 8!

New this year for San Gabriel residents is priority registration for swim classes at the Smith Park pool this summer. Each swim class is priced at $45 per person. 

Registration begins on the following dates:

For San Gabriel Residents

• Monday, May 8 a...

Free Compost Giveaway on May 13

On Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., San Gabriel residents can receive free compost and mulch at a drive-up, self-service giveaway event located at the Smith Park parking lot (via Clary Ave). Hosted by Athens Services, the compost is a blend of org...

Join us for Cinco de Mayo Mercado on May 3

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, San Gabriel is hosting the annual Cinco de Mayo Mercado event on Wednesday, May 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mission District. Residents and families can enjoy the free outdoor event featuring live music, crafts, food tr...

SGPD’s Community Academy is Back!

The San Gabriel Police Department’s Community Academy is returning this spring. Courses will be held every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning on May 4 and ending on July 6.

This exciting and informative ten-week course is designed to give commu...

Applications for Small Business Assistance Grant Program Open on April 6

We are launching our third round of the Small Business Assistance grant program. This program provides one-time financial assistance to San Gabriel businesses seeking general assistance or relocation assistance. Businesses seeking grants through the progr...

San Gabriel's Search for New Police Chief Begins

The recruitment period for San Gabriel’s next Police Chief has begun after former Chief Gene Harris’s departure to the City of Pasadena.

The recruitment is open to well-qualified candidates both internally and externally. 

Eligibility includes:&...

John R. Harrington Appointed as Mayor of San Gabriel

John R. Harrington was appointed by the San Gabriel City Council to become the new Mayor during the March 21 reorganization meeting. The City Council also appointed Councilmember John Wu to serve as Vice Mayor. 

John R. Harrington was elected to t...

We Want To Hear From You!

We'd love to hear from you! We are evaluating our communications to better keep our community up to date about events, programs, and happenings. Please help us understand how you prefer to receive news and how we can continue to better serve you ...

Quarterly Development Update Now Available

The latest Quarterly Development is now available and here are a few highlights of recent happenings: 

• Pacific Square Plaza, located at 700-800 S. San Gabriel Blvd., just had its recent groundbreaking ceremony in February. It will offer 243 reside...

Newly Installed Temporary Parking Permit Machines

The new temporary parking permit machines have been installed and now accept credit card payments.

The machines are online for 24-hours and are located at: 

• 250 S. Mission Dr outside of the Community Services Department
• 625 S. Del Mar Ave outside of...

Become a Commissioner for the City of San Gabriel

Now through April 3, 2023, the City of San Gabriel will be accepting applications for volunteer candidates to serve on the city’s five commissions. Each commissioner will be serving up to two-year terms starting from June 1, 2023 to May ...

2023 Lunar New Year Festival will take place on Saturday, February 4

The City of San Gabriel will be hosting its annual Lunar New Year event in partnership with KAZN, KMRB and Sino TV on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mission District. 

As we welcome the Year of the Rabbit, the event will ...

Lunar New Year Festival 2023 Statement

The City of San Gabriel stands in solidarity with our community and our neighboring cities during this difficult time, as we continue to process the Monterey Park tragedy and other senseless acts of violence that happened this past week.  

We are ...

San Gabriel’s Search for a New Police Chief to Begin in March

The City of San Gabriel will begin its search for a new police chief this March and will be looking for an experienced public safety leader who has a community-oriented mindset. 

As the city seeks the most qualified candidate, the search will take...

Update on Del Mar Ave Sewer Project

What’s going on at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and Valley Boulevard?

The Valley Blvd and Del Mar Avenue intersection is currently undergoing major construction work - including overhead utility lines being relocated underground, sewer pipes being re...

San Gabriel Celebrates the Installation of New Council Members

During the December 20 City Council reorganization meeting, the November 8, 2022 election results were declared. We bid farewell to outgoing Council Member Carina Rivera as she ends her term on the City Council. The City Council thanked ...

Drop off Toy Donations at San Gabriel Fire Stations

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...

2023 Business License Renewals

It is time to renew business licenses! All business licenses will expire on December 31, 2022, and will need to be renewed by January 1, 2023. 

To accommodate the large volume of renewal applications, renewals are available online or by mail only;...