The City of El Segundo is proud to announce the appointment of Saul Rodriguez as the new Chief of Police for the El Segundo Police Department, effective April 8, 2024.

With over 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement, Chief Rodriguez brings a wealth of law enforcement and leadership experience and a deep dedication to community safety.

"I am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed as the Chief of Police for the El Segundo Police Department,” said Chief Rodriguez. “I am committed to working collaboratively with our officers, community members, and city leaders to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and accountability. As a resident of the South Bay, my family and I are looking forward to serving this wonderful community. Together, we will ensure public safety, build trust, and enhance the quality of life for everyone in El Segundo." Read the full press release here.

Getting ready for summer fun? Registration for Summer Camps 2024 opens April 1^st at 9:00 a.m. for residents and April 8^th at 9:00 a.m. for non-residents. The El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library department offers weekly summer camps for tots, kids, and teens from June 10^th to August 23^rd, including camp cowabunga, tiny tots, sports camps, and more!

Registration is available online at www.esrec.org or in-person at the Checkout Building, Clubhouse, Joslyn Center, and Aquatics Center. For more information, call 310-524-2362 or click here.

The El Segundo Public Library will celebrate National Library Week from April 7^th - 13^th. A few events taking place include: 

Craft 'N Chat - On April 8^th, redesign a classic book jacket from noon - 1:00 p.m.

Yuki Shibamoto Free Concert - On April 13^th, Yuki Shibamoto will perform classical, popular and original music from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Baila Baila Fee Bilingual Concert - On April 24^th Celebrate El Día de Los Niños with a bilingual Spanish and English concert featuring Baila Baila! Children will sing and dance along in this interactive program from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Check out the Library's website for the full schedule of events. 

On Saturday, May 4^th, the Hometown Fair & Carnival will take place from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Library Park and the 600 Block N. Main Street. Festivities for this event include music and entertainment from local talent, carnival rides, and a community expo.

Wristbands will go on presale at the Clubhouse in Recreation Park on April 8^th for $8 per wristband and $10 on the day of the event. The wristbands give access to the rides and games offered throughout the fair and carnival. Avoid the line and buy early! For more details and information, call 310-524-2700, or click here.

The City Council Recap provides highlights and a quick overview of business discussed during the Tuesday, March 19th City Council meeting. To watch the full City Council meeting, 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 April episode with all the latest happenings, news, and business spotlights HERE! 

On March 25, 2024, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced that he secured $322,500 in federal funding to improve emergency and disaster preparedness efforts in the City of El Segundo. City staff applied for this grant to upgrade the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with new technology and equipment, enabling the City to be better equipped to respond to local emergencies and disasters such as hazardous material incidents, earthquakes, fires, severe weather events, and more. Click here to read the full press release.

In the City's annual community survey, businesses expressed a need for more lighting along Main Street. As a direct result of your feedback, the City has recently completed the installation of eight solar light fixtures along the 400 block of Main Street.

In February, a solar light fixture sample was installed along Main Street - in front of Tapizon - to enhance the lighting in the area. After evaluating the effectiveness of the lights, staff decided to complete the installation.

Thank you for your continued feedback! It helps the City ensure we are meeting the community's needs.

The City is establishing a Youth Advisory Council as an educational program for local high school students to learn about local decision-making processes and city operations.

The Youth Advisory Council will be student-led, with oversight from City staff. Participation is open to students from El Segundo, Da Vinci and Vistamar High Schools, in addition to students who are home-schooled in El Segundo. For details on how to apply, go to: www.elsegundo.org/youthadvisorycouncil.

The public is invited to attend a strategic planning session on Tuesday, April 30^th at 9:00 a.m. in the Sue Carter Room at the El Segundo Public Library.

The session will discuss the City's current strategic goals and top priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The plan defines City Council's overall direction, vision, values, and goals, with the mission of providing a great place to live, work and visit.

El Segundo Boulevard Improvement Project construction activity continues on El Segundo Blvd. between Illinois Street and Isis Avenue. During the process, there will be lane closures but at least one lane will remain open at all times in all directions. Commuters should expect delays and consider taking alternative routes. Click here for full details, including the schedule and map.

Additional improvements include installation of curb ramps and bike lanes, traffic signal modifications, drainage modifications, and landscaping. Funding is provided by Metro.

Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Project construction activities have started and are expected to continue through June 4, 2024. Work hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tomovich and Associates, the contractor for this project, delivers notices to affected residents one week before construction and posts "no parking" signs at least 72 hours in advance, where needed. Please contact Floriza Rivera with any general questions at 310-524-2361.

Below are the most recent updates on the situation with the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, which is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles:

• Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) secured $3,452,972 for Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant modernization for spill prevention containment efforts. 
• On March 18, 2024, the City participated in a joint legislative meeting with the City of Los Angeles (L.A.) regarding Hyperion. During the meeting, the City of L.A. admitted their shortcomings and laid out their plan for organizational changes at Hyperion that will focus on external affairs, government relations, employee engagement and regulatory compliance. The proposed changes will be reflected in the budget that Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled to bring to City Council in April. Meeting attendees included Mayor Bass's Director of Public Works Ryan Jackson, L.A. Sanitation senior leadership, and representatives from the offices of L.A. City council districts 5 and 11, L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Congressman Ted Lieu, and Senator Ben Allen.

• Hyperion continues the final installment of tank cover replacement for Battery D which is expected to be completed in June of 2024.

Additional details and documents continue to be shared on elsegundo.org/hyperion and at future City Council meetings. Sign up to receive the latest Hyperion news and updates from the City of El Segundo directly to your inbox.