Join us for the El Segundo Fire Department's Super CPR Saturday on May 10! This free event is open to everyone and provides a comprehensive course in Adult CPR. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time learner, this class is designed for all age groups, as long as your child can grasp the material.

You'll receive expert instruction through a mix of dynamic lectures, informative videos, and hands-on CPR practice. Plus, everyone who completes the course will earn a two-year adult CPR certification from the American Red Cross—a valuable skill that can help save lives.

There are two class times, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

• Click here to register for the 7:30 a.m. class
• Click here to register for the 9:00 a.m. class

Also on Saturday May 1 is ESFD's Fire Station 1 Open House from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.! Open House is a day when we open up the doors of our fire station to the public and invite the community to come and see what we do! Get a tour of our fire station and check out the fire engines and trucks up close, along with  music, food and activities for kids. We can't wait! 

The El Segundo Fire & Police Departments are hosting a South Bay Police vs. Fire charity hockey game on Saturday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m.

This is a great event for all ages and for a great cause!  Bring your family and friends to cheer on our public safety team members and the rest of the South Bay Blueliners! There will be raffles and giveaways and a portion of the proceeds goes to the El Segundo Unified School District's PTA. 

The game will be held at the Toyota Sports Performance Center and tickets $20 each. Click here for flyer to use QR code for ticket purchase. 

Hope to see you there!

Come learn how to remove your lawn and make the right moves for creating a gorgeous, watershed-wise landscape in this informative workshop on Friday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the El Segundo Public Library. 

Topics that will be covered:

• Removing turf without the use of chemicals
• Replacing it with climate-appropriate plants
• Maintaining existing lawns organically
• Learning how to apply for rebates
• Managing the big three - weeds, pests, and disease.

The event is sponsored by Metropolitan Water District, in partnership with West Basin Municipal Water District, and the Water Replenishment District. For details and more info --> click here. 

Please join us in welcoming Kweku Abimbola to El Segundo as the City's second poet laureate!

Born in the Gambia, Abimbola earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in poetry from the University of Michigan's Helen Zell Writer's Program. He is of Gambian, Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Sierra Leonean descent.

Abimbola's first full-length poetry collection, Saltwater Demands a Psalm, was published by Graywolf Press in 2023. The debut collection was selected by Tyehimba Jess to receive the Academy of American Poets First Book Award.

The Poet Laureate Program is a City initiative funded by El Segundo's Cultural Development Fund. The poet laureate was selected by a committee representing members from the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Cultural Arts Coordinator. The program seeks to promote diverse voices and perspectives in shaping and furthering the literary arts, culture, and creative expression.

Read the full announcement and more information about the poet laurate program here! 

And please join us for Abimbola's inaugural program in collaboration with the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Conservancy: The Land Remembers: El Segundo Blue Butterfly Poetry Walk on Saturday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. It will meet at the 600 block of West Imperial, between Loma Vista and Hillcrest. This FREE event is open to all ages.

Poet Laureate Abimbola and Master Gardener Barbara Boland will lead participants on a short walk through Memory Tree Row. Participants will observe nature while considering it a source of inspiration for creative work while getting to see and hear about the environmental restoration efforts of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Conservancy group. Click HERE for all the event details and information. 

For more information about programs, please reach out to Senior Librarian Julie Todd at 310-524-2729 or jtodd@elsegundo.org.

May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community. The theme for Older Americans Month 2025 is "Flip the Script on Aging" which focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging.

Every year, the El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library Department seeks nominations for the "El Segundo Older American of the Year." A selection committee determines the winner and they will be honored at the annual Elderfest Celebration in El Segundo in May.

Nominations are open and forms are due by Friday, April 18th at 5:00pm. Nomination forms can be found at the Joslyn Center, or please click here. 

This year's Elderfest will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Joslyn Center. All older Americans in the community are invited to attend the event to help celebrate the "El Segundo Older American of the Year" and enjoy a free lunch. To RSVP for the luncheon or for more information, please call 310-524-2705 or visit the Joslyn Center.

The City of El Segundo and EDCO are sponsoring a FREE paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch distribution event on Saturday, April 19 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the El Segundo Maintenance Facility, 150 Illinois St. There will be certified shredding trucks and all items will be shredded ONSITE. 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. Free mulch for residents will also be available, while supplies last. This event is for El Segundo residents only. For more information, please click here.

The Recreation, Parks, and Library Department's Summer Camps are available for kids and teens of all ages. These weekly camps feature a variety of activities , including games, crafts, sports and weekly field trips! 

Registration is open for El Segundo residents and begins April 7 for non-residents. For registration information, visit the website page here or call 310-524-2700.

In celebration of National Library Week, the El Segundo Public Library invites the community to an author tea meet & greet on Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. with New York Times and national best-selling author J. Ryan Stradal as he discusses his books and answers questions. Tea, coffee and treats will be served and books will be available for purchase and signing.

Please RSVP for this free event by April 7 by visiting or calling the reference desk at 310-524-2728. Prior to J. Ryan's visit, you can participate in a discussion about his books Saturday night at the :Lakeside Supper Club" on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's community room. Books are available at the Reference Desk
to check-out. For more information please click here for the flyer or visit the Library's website for all the info! 

On Saturday, May 3, the Hometown Fair & Carnival will be happening from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Library Park and the 600 block of N. Main Street. Festivities 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 7. 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 April 26 at 8:00 a.m.., the 33rd Annual El Segundo PTA Run for Education 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Runs takes over the City’s downtown area and residential neighborhood!

This major fundraiser for El Segundo's K-12 public schools is also one of Southern California's unique USATF-certified 5K/10K courses.

In-person registration will open at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race. To register online, volunteer, or donate, visit http://www.esrun4education.com

Presented by the El Segundo Rotary Club, join El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel and featured speaker Danny Boehle to hear from Danny how the World Series for the El Segundo Little League Baseball Team was a culmination of investing into his family and community.

The 2025 Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast takes places on Friday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites located at 1440 E. Imperial Ave. in El Segundo.

Join us as we hear about the team's journey to Williamsport - an unforgettable journey that reinforced Danny's passion for mentorship and leadership through sports. Click here for tickets and information. 

The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant (HWRP) will perform preventive maintenance work at the Bioenergy Facility starting on Saturday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m., which is anticipated to continue through Saturday, April 12.

During this timeframe, ongoing maintenance activities will require the Bioenergy Facility to be offline.

During this planned outage, the biogas will be combusted by a standby boiler for the digester heating, and the remaining biogas will be flared.

Hyperion is taking all necessary precautions to minimize any potential impacts to the surrounding community. It is not expected that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) or any odors will be emitted during this procedure. For questions, please contact the LASAN Community Outreach Team at 213-485-3221, or email LASAN.CleanWater.Outreach@lacity.org.

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

• City Efforts
  • City staff are working on updated framework per Hyperion’s request that can be effectuated into an MOU prior to the onset of the on-site meetings. These have yet to be rescheduled.
  • SCAQMD abatement hearing is currently scheduled for August 4, 2025. Staff has drafted a letter and plans to attend in person.
• AQMD - Over the past two weeks, SCAQMD received approximately 32 odor complaints. The facility was issued two Notices of Violation on March 7 and March 10 for public nuisance related to odors.
• HYPERION - The Hyperion community survey by Heal the Bay closed on March 14.  The closing date was emailed out by Hyperion News and the survey was linked on the City website. 

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.