Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in El Monte public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
28 topics in public safety
Florentine Gardens and alleged extortion
Florentine Gardens appeal pending since 2014
Florentine Gardens business license
Restraining order against community member
Gas leak at 10,012 Valley Boulevard
Closed Session / City Governance
Catalytic Converter Theft Ordinance
Property fraud
Community services
Police conduct / double standard
General public comment
Sanctuary city ordinance / police oversight
Demolition health and safety at 11711 Hallwood Drive
Fourth of July celebration
Police conduct
Meeting conduct
Free speech and meeting conduct
LGBTQ safety and meeting conditions
Meeting decorum
Closed session litigation items
Police conduct / retaliation claim
LGBT Pride Month and small business climate
Illegal fireworks enforcement
Police incident report / free speech
Closed session / free speech
Immigration enforcement and city response
Crematory emissions near Dartford Avenue business
Police conduct allegations
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of El Monte from local and regional media.
Election results: LA County’s legislative races take shape
There were 32 legislative races – eight state Senate and 24 Assembly seats – on the 2026 general election ballot that Los Angeles County voters are helping to decide the winner of during this year’s general ele...
Nov 4, 20267 takeaways from Election Day in the San Gabriel Valley, Whittier areas
They say all politics is local, and certainly that’s the case in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas, where voters had their say on myriad issues, from data centers to public safety to who they want to le...
Nov 4, 2026LA Metro puts $6 million behind relocating Commerce Metrolink Station to Pico Rivera
LA Metro’s board of directors recently approved spending $6 million on engineering and environmental work that advances a plan to relocate the Metrolink Commerce Station from Commerce to nearby Pico Rivera. The...
Oct 30, 2026Election 2026: In El Monte, fractious politics underpin race for mayor, City Hall
Election 2026: In El Monte, fractious politics underpin race for mayor, City Hall San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Oct 24, 2026Business-Friendly Cities Earn Regional Recognition - The Mid Valley News
El Monte and South El Monte have earned a place among Los Angeles County’s communities recognized for supporting local enterprise. The Business-Friendly Cities recognition names both as finalists for a prestigi...
Oct 19, 2026South El Monte Seeks Input On CERT Training - The Mid Valley News
SOUTH EL MONTE — South El Monte residents can help shape future emergency preparedness training by telling city officials which class schedules and formats would make participation possible. The city is asking ...
Oct 17, 2026El Monte Emergency Lodging Expands Options - The Mid Valley News
EL MONTE — El Monte Emergency Lodging will give families and individuals facing homelessness more options for temporary shelter. The City Council approved agreements July 22 with two hotels to provide rooms when urgent housing needs arise. The agreements cover Le Blanc Inn & Suites in El Monte and Pomona Inn in Pomona. Both hotels […]
Oct 15, 2026Central Metro Place Opens Senior Housing - The Mid Valley News
BALDWIN PARK — Central Metro Place Opens with 54 affordable one-bedroom apartments for adults 62 and older near the Baldwin Park Metrolink station. The new development gives income-eligible seniors another hous...
Oct 6, 2026Christine Sarmiento, El Monte mayor candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Christine Sarmiento, El Monte mayor candidate, 2026 election questionnaire San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Oct 5, 2026Exclusive | Gavin Newsom’s homeless housing dream turns into $19M money pit in LA County city
Exclusive | Gavin Newsom’s homeless housing dream turns into $19M money pit in LA County city New York Post
Sep 22, 2026South El Monte Opportunity Zone Bid Advances - The Mid Valley News
SOUTH EL MONTE — South El Monte Opportunity Zone plans have advanced in California’s selection process for a new generation of federal investment incentives. The potential designation could give the city anothe...
Sep 4, 2026El Monte launches Small Business Grant Program offering up to $10,000 to local businesses
El Monte launches Small Business Grant Program offering up to $10,000 to local businesses PublicCEO
May 13, 2026