Join us for the annual Pageant of the Trees fundraiser this Saturday, December 2nd from 5pm-9pm at the Henry C. Gonzalez Auditorium. The event will feature silent and live auctions, food, and live music. Tickets are $60 and proceeds benefit the youth of our community.

UWS Holiday Message

Universal Waste Systems would like to wish all South Gate residents a happy holiday season. Curbside tree collection will take place December 26, 2023 – January 12, 2024. 

Instructions for Tree Collection

·        Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments, and tree stands

·        Place your tree on the curb to be recycled. Do not place trees inside the containers

·        Trees that are taller than six feet must be cut in half

·        Flocked trees cannot be recycled. They will be collected with your regular trash.

Holiday Recycling Q&A

Q: Can glass ornaments be placed in your recycling cart?

A: No, these items do not belong in your recycling cart. Damaged ornaments can be thrown away in your trash cart but if they’re still in good condition, consider donating them to a local charity.

Q: Is wrapping paper recyclable?

A: That depends on the type; paper-based wrapping paper is recyclable but if it’s foil-based (shiny), it is not.

Wintertime at the Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium

The weather may be getting colder, but our pool stays warm year-round! The Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium is open seven days a week, even in the wintertime. Come enjoy our indoor, heated, Olympic-sized swimming pool and spa.

Our winter schedule begins Monday, December 4th and runs through February 25th, 2024. Click here to check out the different sessions we have available, and to learn more about our daily admission fees, Splash Memberships, pool rules and winter closure dates.

For more information, please call the Swim Stadium at (323) 563-5446.

Spend, Gift and Support South Gate Businesses this Holiday Season!

The Shop SG Community Gift Card makes it easy to keep spending local. Recipients can spend the digital card at one of 42 participating merchants in South Gate—or mix it up and spend at multiple locations.

The City of South Gate is sponsoring a “Buy One Get One” (BOGO) feature: for each gift card purchased, the City will provide another card of the same value, up to a limit of two cards.

Gift cards are now available for purchase here.

If your business would like to participate please click "Apply to Join" in the link above.

Holiday Safety Tips

While the holidays can be a season to be jolly, it can always be a time for thieves to be looking to steal your valuables. 

Here are a few good tips for both the holidays and throughout the year. 



1. Never leave your purse, wallet, cell phone or other valuables inside an unattended vehicle. Thieves like to “window shop” by peering into car windows in search of hidden valuables. 
2. Never leave a purse or other valuables “hidden” under a sweatshirt or under your car seat. That’s the first place robbers look. 
3. Just returned to your car from a little holiday shopping? Place those purchases securely into the trunk of your car before driving to your next destination.  Don’t wait until you arrive at your next store to do it. Why? Because thieves like to watch people putting valuables into their trunk so they can break into it.
4. Always keep purses closed while shopping and on your arm. Thieves like crowded stores to reach into open purses to steal your wallet, cell phone or other valuables.
5. When parking at a store try to park as close to the store entrance as possible. Double check that you’ve locked your vehicle and that there are no visible items inside your car or truck. 

Vote for your favorite names for the future Metro line in Southeast LA

Metro’s plan for better transit includes a new light rail transit line to southeast LA County and the Gateway Cities. When completed, it will provide cleaner and faster modes of travel between downtown Los Angeles and Artesia, which will be incredibly important for 1.4 million residents. 

Vote for your favorite names by Sunday, December 17, 2023 by clicking the button below. Participants will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

December 5

Winter Wonderland

The Centennial Committee and the Police Management Association present Winter Wonderland on Tuesday, December 5th at 4:00pm in front of City Hall.

The event will feature our Christmas tree lighting, toy giveaway, snow play area and a visit from Santa. Free churros and hot chocolate for attendees.

December 7

17th Annual Posada on Tweedy

The South Gate Women's Club and Saint Helen Catholic Church are presenting the 17th annual Posada on Tweedy Blvd on December 7 from 6pm-8:30pm. 

Enjoy traditional treats, Christmas Carols, Aztec Dancers, dancing and a Mariachi Performance!

For more information on the event, please call (626) 627-5466.

December 16

Mulch & Compost Giveaway

Make sure you pick up your 3 free bags of mulch and compost provided by UWS

Saturday December 16th

7:00am-11:00am

South Gate Park- 4855 Tweedy Blvd

• 3 bags (of each) per resident

• First come, first served

For questions or concerns, please contact Universal Waste Systems (562) 334-3660, Monday-Friday from 7 am to 5 pm or visit www.uwscompany.com/south-gate/.

December 16

Surfing with Santa

We invite you to come “hang loose” with Santa at our inaugural Surfing with Santa at the Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium!

Event starts promptly at 2pm.

First hour will take place in the water, where you'll get to splash around with Santa and his elves. The rest of the event will take place outside in our patio, where we'll have several goodies to enjoy at Santa's Workshop!