Join us for the El Segundo Fire Department's Fire Station 1 Open House on Saturday May 10 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 fun activities for kids.

It is also Super CPR Saturday! This free event provides a comprehensive course in Adult CPR with expert instruction through a mix of dynamic lectures, informative videos, and hands-on CPR practice. There are two class times from 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Classes are currently full, but interested community members are encouraged to show up, as space may become available last minute, although a spot cannot be guaranteed. 

The Hometown Fair & Carnival takes place on Saturday, May 3 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, a bake-off and community expo.

Wristbands are on presale for $10 at the Checkout Building or Clubhouse in Recreation Park or $15 day of the event. For more information click here or call 310-524-2700 with any questions.

Hope to see you there! 

Join the El Segundo Police Department for a meet & greet and discussion about military equipment on Wednesday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at El Segundo City Hall. Assembly Bill (AB) 481 has designated certain equipment as “military equipment” regardless of whether it was procured from the military or not. Join us to learn more. 

For a full list of the El Segundo Police Department’s inventory of this military equipment, as defined by AB 481 and to review our draft policy, please click here. For more information about this event, please click here. 

In April 2025, El Segundo City staff held a kick-off meeting with consulting firm MIG, Inc. for the General Plan Land Use Element Update (GPLUEU). The General Plan Land Use Element is the long-term blueprint for the physical development of the City in both narrative and graphic terms. It contains broad goals, objectives, policies and programs, as well as more specific development criteria and standards, such as a map with the allowed distribution of land uses and listing of maximum limits on building heights and development density.  

General Plan Land Use Elements usually have a 20-year shelf-life and the last time El Segundo's Land Use Element was comprehensively updated was in 1992 (32 years ago). The update process is anticipated to last 18-24 months and will include robust community outreach effort to reflect the community's vision for the next 20-30 years. 

More information about the update process, including opportunities for community participation, will be shared on the City's website. Stay tuned for more information! 

On May 14 at 10:00 a.m., the El Segundo Public Library presents a bilingual concert for children in the Sue Carter Community Room. Children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers can sing and dance in a lively English and Spanish concert featuring Baila Baila!, an organization that uses music and movement to teach Spanish. No registration is required. For more information about this event, please call the youth reference desk at 310-524-2726.

Join us on Saturday, May 17, at the Joslyn Center from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate all older adults in the community. This year's theme is "Flip the Script on Aging" focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. Elderfest is an opportunity to explore the many ways older adults remain active and involved with their communities. The event includes entertainment, raffled goods, recognition of the El Segundo "Older American of the Year" by elected officials, and a free lunch for local seniors. Reservations are required. Please call 310-524-2705 or visit the Joslyn Center front desk to RSVP.

The City Council Recap provides highlights and a quick overview of business discussed during the Tuesday, April 15 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 May episode with all the latest happenings, news, and business spotlights HERE! 

Exciting opportunities await at the City of El Segundo! We're hiring passionate individuals who want to make a difference in our vibrant community. Whether you're interested in public safety, public works, administration, or other areas, we have diverse roles available for all experience levels. Join us and enjoy competitive benefits, a coastal location, and the chance to contribute to impactful projects. Explore our careers page for current job openings and apply today!

Below are the most recent updates presented to City Council on April 15 about the situation with the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, which is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles:

City Efforts: City staff received a response from Hyperion Staff regarding the status of on-site meetings with Dr. Stenstrom and sub-consultant. And City Staff confirmed that the bioenergy facility generates all the electricity that Hyperion uses (about 20 mega watts.) There is no additional green energy or biogas available to the DWP or outside of Hyperion (nothing exported to the grid.)

AQMD: Over the past two weeks, SCAQMD received approximately 48 odor complaints. The facility was issued a Notice of Violation on April 10 for public nuisance related to odor.

Hyperion: Hyperion performed regular cleaning of some of their primary battery tanks from April 11-15.  These tanks require regular cleaning to remove any buildup that can accumulate during the solids removal process. Odors may occur during this work and preventative mitigation measures were in place. 

This update can be watched here. 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.