Smith Park Wading Pool Now Open

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Renovation of the Smith park wading pool is complete after two years of being closed due to the pandemic. Kids can now cool off from the blazing heat this summer.

Wading pool hours are as follows:

Mondays, Wednesdays through Sundays - 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For information about our 2022 Summer swim lessons, please click here.

San Gabriel Police Department to Host

Community Academy This Friday

The San Gabriel Police Department is hosting its first Community Academy Break-Out Session of the year on Friday, July 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lux Tea Lounge, 308 W. Valley Blvd.

Hosted by Lt. Rene Lopez and and Sgt. Rebecca Gomez, attendees will learn about the hiring process to become a police officer, the police academy and hiring standards/practices for police officers that serve the San Gabriel community.

All are welcome! Contact Sgt. Gomez at rg112@sgpd.org if you have any questions.

Coyote Season Safety Tips

It’s that time of year when we see an increase in coyote activity and we want to remind everyone to keep their eyes and ears open to avoid unwanted encounters.

Please take the following precautions to deter coyotes from your home.

Secure trash can lids or store them indoors and clean any grills before putting them away
Remove potential food/water sources from your yard, such as fallen fruit, pet food and standing water
Do not leave small pets or small children outside unattended
Make sure there are no broken or leaking sprinklers and ensure that your landscaping irrigation system is not creating puddles
Store away bird feeders and leftover poultry food at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey

If you spot a coyote, report it to https://ucanr.edu/sites/CoyoteCacher/.

Eviction Protection for Non-Payment of Rent

Beginning July 1, 2022, low-income households in Los Angeles County will be protected from eviction for nonpayment of rent under Phase II of the County’s COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution.

To qualify for this protection, a tenant must be unable to pay rent due on or after July 1, 2022 and their total household income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Tenants must also notify their landlord that they are unable to pay rent within 7 days of rent being due. Fillable self-certification forms available in English and Spanish.

For more information about the program, please click here.

The Fun Continues with Wacko the Magician, Sing 2 and Kids Imagine Nation Next Week

As the summer nights heat up, so does the entertainment in San Gabriel. Kids and parents can enjoy performances by Wacko the Magician and Kids Imagine Nation next Thursday, July 14 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Vincent Lugo Park.

Following the show at 8:30 p.m., the family can enjoy a FREE viewing of the movie Sing 2. Remember to bring your blankets/lawn chairs.

For more details, visit SanGabrielCity.com/Summer.