El Monte Officers Killed on Duty
The officers have been identified as Cpl. Michael Paredes, 42, and Officer Joseph Santana, 31.
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City of El Monte Establishes District-Based Elections with Selection of Map
El Monte expanded the City Council seats with the formation of six Council Districts and a Mayor elected at-large.
El Monte Improves Credit Rating Outlook
The City of El Monte had its overall credit rating outlook improved from “negative” to “stable” as determined by Standard and Poor Global Ratings (S&P) on March 10, 2022.
City of El Monte Begins Process to Draw Maps for District Elections
Residents are encouraged to participate and make their voices heard in the districting process for the formation of El Monte Council Districts.
How One Cannabis Company Plans to Bring Dispensaries to LA’s Beach Cities
Cannabis dispensaries could come to El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach thanks to the local initiative process.
A Councilwoman's Secret Breast Enhancement Could Lead to New Ethics Rules in El Monte
An El Monte councilwoman is under fire for failing to report $1,100 from a lobbyist that was put toward her breast augmentation surgery.
Alma Martinez to Succeed Alex Hamilton as El Monte City Manager
El Monte has promoted Assistant City Manager Alma Martinez to the chief executive position. The City Council voted Wednesday, Aug. 14 to hire Martinez as city manager.
El Monte’s Alex Hamilton Promoted to City Manager
He will take over for Jesus Gomez, who recently accepted the city manager’s job in Norwalk.
El Monte’s City Manager is Moving to Norwalk
Norwalk has hired El Monte top administrator Jesus Gomez as its next city manager.
SoCal Cities Get Grants to Fight Homelessness
These forty-seven cities in Los Angeles County have been chosen to participate in an innovative grant program aimed at combatting homelessness on city streets.