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

Cinco de Mayo Mercado Returns 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 trucks, goods from local artisans and a cocktail and beer garden.

Attendees can celebrate Mexican culture with live performances that will be scheduled as follows:

• 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. – Roosevelt Elementary School's Music Immersion Experience Mariachi Ensemble
• 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. – Sol de Fuego Ballet Folkorico
• 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Soto Band

A variety of food trucks including Tacos la Doña, Oaxaca on Wheels, Kogi BBQ, BittieBitez Mini Donuts and Nomad Ice Pops will be joining. Specialty cocktails, sangria and beers will be available for purchase at the beer garden hosted by Pez Cantina. 

While guests enjoy the food and entertainment, they will be able to peruse along the historic Mission District where local artisans will be showcasing authentic crafts throughout the night.

For more event information, please visit SanGabrielCity.com/Cinco.

Get Involved in the City's Budget

Every year, the city goes through a budget process where elected officials and city staff identify priorities that will best serve the San Gabriel community. The city's budget is essentially a business plan that outlines the services the city will provide and its associated costs. It is a transparent spending plan that represents the City Council's priorities and reflects available revenue, fund balances and expenditures.

In addition to a City Council study session on May 4 and a public hearing on June 6, the public can attend a community budget meeting on Saturday, June 3 at San Gabriel Library. Community members will be able to have an in-depth look at the annual budget for fiscal year 2023-24. More details will be announced in CityBeat, on the city's website and on social media once finalized.

DEA National Drug Takeback This Saturday

Safely dispose of any unused, unwanted, or expired medications at the San Gabriel Police Department's Drug Takeback event this Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 625 S. Del Mar Avenue.

Proper disposal of unwanted prescription drugs can help prevent accidental overdoses and medication misuse. Please note that needles will not be accepted.

For information on National Drug Takeback Day or to find another collection site, visit www.dea.gov/takebackday.

Free Rides on Earth Day

Metro is offering free rides on Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. This includes Metro's buses, trains, and Metro Bike and Metro Micro. Small acts like taking the train, can add up to a big green impact and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable Southern California.

Two ways to ride free on Earth Day:

1. Print a ticket at any Metrolink ticket machine using promo code EARTHDAY2023
2. Download the Metrolink App and register an account by Thursday, April 20 and you will automatically receive your free ticket on Friday, April 21



For more information, visit metrolinktrains.com.

Tip, Toss and Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes

In recognition of California Mosquito Awareness Week, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District advises everyone to take preventative actions against mosquitoes. The latest rainfall coupled with higher temperatures sets the stage up for an active year of mosquitoes and viruses.

Follow these tips to keep mosquitoes out of your yard:

• Tip out stagnant water. Just a bottle cap of water is all a mosquito needs to lay their eggs.

• Toss unused containers in the trash or store them in a dry area so they don’t collect water in the future.

• Protect yourself by applying insect repellent containing EPA-registered active ingredients, including DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Always read label instructions.

Visit sgvmosquito.org for more information on how to keep your homes bite-free.

Report A Pothole Online

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

• DEA National Drug Takeback Event - Saturday, April 22 at San Gabriel Police Department
• Cinco de Mayo Mercado - Wednesday, May 3 at Mission District
• SGPD Community Academy - Thursdays, May 4 to July 6
• 411 with the Chief - Tuesday, May 9
• SGPD Coffee with a Cop - Tuesday, May 9 at Paris Baguette
• Free Compost Giveaway - Saturday, May 13 at Smith Park
• Fire Service Day - Saturday, May 13 at Fire Station 51

Please stay tuned for more information in the upcoming weeks.

City Council Meeting - April 18, 2023

Watch a replay of the April 18 City Council meeting where the City Council discussed the city fee schedule, the new "Discover San Gabriel" publication, and the local prosecution of certain misdemeanors.



Planning Commission Meeting - April 10, 2023

Watch a replay of the April 10 Planning Commission meeting.

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