Below, are the unofficial results of the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. Results will be certified on December 5, 2022.

Measure W, a city cannabis measure has received a majority "No" vote, which means commercial cannabis is not permitted within the city of El Segundo.

Measure Y, imposing a cannabis business tax measure has received a majority "Yes" vote and would apply to legal cannabis deliveries from outside jurisdictions that are allowed by state law.

Measure BT, a business tax measure updating and increasing the City's business license tax, has received a majority "Yes" vote. The new business tax rates would go into effect in January of 2024.

Majority Vote for Two City Council Seats:

• Incumbent Mayor Pro Tem Chris Pimentel
• Ryan Baldino

Councilmember Scot Nicol chose not to run for re-election. City Council will hold a special meeting to swear in the newly elected councilmembers on December 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. All are welcome to attend.

For more information go to LAVote.gov, or visit the City Clerk page on the website or call the Clerk’s Office at 310-524-2308 or email allcityclerks@elsegundo.org. 

At the recent November 15^th City Council meeting, the City Manager and City Attorney provided the below update on the situation with the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant:

• Hyperion set-up a 24-hour hotline number for odor complaints, the number is 310-318-8232.
• The City had a productive meeting with Senator Ben Allen’s staff regarding a potential new bill/legislation as it relates to Hyperion and Fence Line Air Monitoring Stations.
• Perimeter Road Improvement Project is 64% complete. Sheet pile installation using the smaller equipment has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of December 2022.
• The plant is performing maintenance activities through the middle of December. This includes reconditioning of the steam turbine generator. Expect to see a steam plume from the plant, Hyperion has informed us that it is only water vapor. For questions, contact the Community Outreach Team at (213) 485-3221 or email LASAN.CleanWater.Outreach@lacity.org.

Additional details and documents continue to be shared on elsegundo.org/hyperion and at future City Council meetings. On September 8^th, 2022, City Council declared a state of emergency for the City of El Segundo in response to the ongoing release of noxious gases and odors from Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Recreation, Parks and Library proudly present Joy Around the World: Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For the first time, this free, family-friendly outdoor event combines El Segundo's Christmas tree lighting tradition with the celebration of winter holidays from around the world, including Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Nochebuena, and Ōmisoka.   Click here for the event flyer and schedule of activities.

Guests attending the event will enjoy live music and cultural dance performances, Christmas tree lighting, a holiday light show spectacular, visit from Santa Claus, children's trackless train ride, food vendors offering multicultural cuisines, craft-making stations, handmade crafts for purchase, and a special winter surprise!

The event takes place on the 300 block of Main Street and at City Hall Plaza (350 Main Street). Entrance is free to the public.

For more information, please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Sam Lee at 310-524-2771 or slee3@elsegundo.org.

This program is funded by the City's Cultural Development Program.

Children can drop off their letters to Santa's Mailbox beginning Monday, November 28^th through Saturday, December 10^th! Please be sure to include a return address so that Santa can send you his reply. The mailbox is located in the Youth Library downstairs. This program is in partnership with the El Segundo Woman's Club.

Candy Cane Lane is back in El Segundo! Celebrated every year since 1949, except for 2020 due to the pandemic, Santa Claus will kick off this highly anticipated event on December 10^th at 7:00 p.m. He will bring his magic down the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue, lighting up decked-out houses and festive holiday displays as he goes!  Santa will then head back up to the North Pole but the light show continues nightly from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. until December 24^th. Please note, there will be nightly street closures at Center Street and East Acacia Avenue and at East Walnut Avenue and California Street to allow for safety precautions. 

The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce's 58^th Annual Holiday Parade will take place on Main Street on Sunday, December 11^th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This year's theme is "A Groovy Holiday" and will feature floats, marching bands, children groups, businesses, community organizations and maybe even a visit from Ol' Saint Nick himself to delight spectators from all over the South Bay! To learn more about the event go to El Segundo's Chamber of Commerce website.

Santa is coming to town, and he wants to meet you!  As always, the Police Officers Association is partnering with the Kiwanis Club to bring Santa to the streets of El Segundo. The dates for the sleigh will be December 12^th through December 15^th, and again on the following week, December 19^th and December 20^th. The Head Elf will be tracking Santa at approximately 5:30 - 8::00p.m. each day. Updates for Santa's Sleigh can be found on the El Segundo POA website, here.

The City's menorah lighting ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 22nd at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Plaza. All are welcome to celebrate the festival of lights with potato latkes, jelly donuts, gifts for kids, and Hanukkah music and dancing.

Enjoy a free and delicious holiday meal at the Recreation, Parks, and Library Department's annual community Christmas Eve dinner on December 24th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Joslyn Center. This event is open to the public and is available by free delivery. Please RSVP before December 20th in-person or by calling the Joslyn Center at (310) 524-2705.

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 December episode with all the latest happenings, news, and business spotlights HERE! 

The City Council Recap provides highlights and a quick overview of business discussed during the Tuesday, November 15th City Council meeting. To watch the full City Council meeting, click here. 

The City of El Segundo is proud to present a FREE performance by The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center (within El Segundo High School).

The concert marks ICYOLA’s premiere in the City, where a new audience will enjoy a variety of music from the country’s largest majority Black orchestra. For more details about the event and how to get tickets, click here.

The Winter Recreation Activity Guide for January through March 2023 is now available! Click here to view the complete guide and learn more about all the great recreation classes and activities the City of El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library Department has to offer.

Registration Opens for El Segundo:

• Residents: Monday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m.
• Non-residents:  Monday. December 12th at 9:00 a.m. 

To register for these classes and activities, visit esrec.org and click on the "Winter 2023" tab. Additionally, in-person registration is available at the Clubhouse, Joslyn Center, and Aquatics Center. El Segundo residents with a valid Rec ID receive a discount on all recreation activities, as well as facility and outdoor rentals. Rec IDs can be purchased or renewed at the Clubhouse, Joslyn Center, and Aquatics Center.

The 2022 Spark of Love toy drive is celebrating its 30^th year and it is the largest community toy drive in the nation. This special community campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for under-served children. Donations are being accepted now through Friday, December 16^th at Fire Station #1 or you can donate online. More details and info available here. 

In honor of ESPD Officer of the Year Fix-Hylton, who is currently deployed overseas serving our country with the U.S. Marine Corps, El Segundo PD is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Please consider donating brand new unwrapped toys at the ESPD Lobby through Thursday, December 15th. All donations are distributed to children whose parents cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas, and we want to fill our boxes with toys to bring a smile to a child’s face this Christmas!  All details can be found here