El Segundo City Council has appointed Darrell George as the new City Manager. George has been serving as Interim City Manager since March and brings more than 30 years of public service and leadership experience to the position. "El Segundo continues to evolve as the preeminent high-profile business hub and a great place to raise a family in Southern California. I look forward to continuing with the City Council, City leadership and staff,” shares newly-appointed George. Read the full press release here. 

Aly Mancini has been selected as the City's new Recreation, Parks and Library Director after a highly competitive recruitment process. Mancini brings more than three decades of experience in recreation and parks leadership.

"I am passionate about working to build communities where residents can come together to create and make memories. I look forward to working with the City of El Segundo to bring innovative programs and events to the El Segundo community," says Mancini. Read the full press release here. 

Join us on Monday, July 4^th, for the annual Fourth of July event in Recreation Park! Daytime events, including a hula hoop contest, water balloon toss, watermelon eating contest, pie-eating contest, 3-legged sack races, toddler and youth races, and a diaper derby, take place from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and evening events including live music and food booths from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:00 pm. Streets will be closed around the park to allow you to safely enjoy all the planned festivities! Read all the details here.

Come out for some fun in the sun - Hilltop Pool is open every day through August 22^nd! It is free with a valid El Segundo Rec ID and $5.50 for non-residents. Space can be rented to host a party on Thursdays – Sundays from 12:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. with a 2-hour minimum for 1 to 20 guests; reservations cost $108 for non-residents and $36 for El Segundo residents. Reservations must be made ten days in advance. Picnic bench rentals are available through esrec.org or call 310-524-2700. For all inquiries, please email aquatics@elsegundo.org.

The El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center Competition Pool is open for for lap swim and permit groups. Please note, the heaters are still under repair, the water temperature may be lower than expected, and that guests are swimming at their own risk.

Reservations can be made at esrec.org or by calling 310-524-2738.

Summer Concerts in the Park continue on select Sundays in July and August in Library Park. All concerts feature food trucks, so bring an appetite and get ready to get your groove on!  Shows start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Blankets can be placed in the park after 1:00 p.m., and kids’ crafts and giveaways will be available in the Gazebo starting at 4:00 p.m. before each concert.  Chairs are allowed, but no glass containers or plastic tarps, please. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy afternoons of great entertainment! 

• Sunday, July 10^th – Selena Tribute, Tejano  
• Sunday, July 24^th –  Rod Stewart Tribute, pop/rock 
• August 7^th –  Boogie Star, electric dance/blues

For more information, visit elsegundorecparks.org or call 310-524-2700. Mark your calendars and hope to see you there! 

The summer fun continues at the El Segundo Public Library with reading programs, beach blanket storytime, crafternoons and a teen writing series. For more information about the programs and events, please click here. 

El Segundo News is a monthly news show that can be watched on the City's website, Channel 3, and the City's social media channels. The show focuses on city-related issues and events.

Check out the July episode with all the latest happenings, news, and business spotlights HERE! 

The "City Council Recap" is a quick and easy way to catch up on the important issues discussed and to see highlights of special presentations. Check out the latest recap from the Tuesday, June 21^st meeting. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, August 16^th. 

Enjoy a day in the sun and help keep our beaches clean by volunteering for the Community Beach Clean-up at El Segundo Beach on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., hosted by Kiwanis and Chevron.

Thank you to the members of the City’s Environmental Committee who will be among the community volunteers!

Commemorative t-shirts will be available for the first 150 volunteers and we hope you can bring your eco-energy out to participate!

EDCO and the City of El Segundo are sponsoring a free paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch event on Saturday, July 30^th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the El Segundo Maintenance Facility at 150 Illinois Street.

There will be certified shredding trucks and all items will be shredded ONSITE! Limited to two banker boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household. Unwanted electronics will also be collected, including TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, etc. However, no household hazardous waste (HHW) material will be accepted. Also available will be free mulch for residents (while supplies last). This is a self-serve, self-loading service, so please bring your own cans/bags and shovel. There is a limit of three cans/bags per vehicle and if you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck or trailer, please remember to bring a tarp to cover your material. This event is for El Segundo residents only.

Art enthusiasts and community members are invited to the 7^th Annual El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW) on Saturday, August 27^th from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. taking place in the Smoky Hollow and Downtown neighborhoods of El Segundo. This event brings together more than 50 artists in over 40 venues.

With many Art Walk activities on Main, Eucalyptus, Franklin, and Penn Streets, visitors are encouraged to arrive early and visit the different exhibitions and pop-up galleries. Attendees can pick up maps, purchase art, sample beer from El Segundo Brewing Company and Boulevard Brewing, and enjoy live music at the ESAW Headquarters located at 314 Main Street from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

New this year, the ESAW will host a free kick-off concert on Friday, August 27^th from 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. For the latest news and information, please visit their website. 

The Development Services Department began the initial phases of the City’s Downtown Specific Plan Update. The Downtown Specific Plan sets development standards and implementation measures for future projects and establishes a vision for beautification, improved mobility, and streetscape enhancements within the entire Downtown area.

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