Dear Bell Gardens neighbors, Let me start by saying this: the fear we’re feeling is real. And as your mayor, I refuse to stay silent. We are witnessing a deliberate ramping up of federal immigration enforcement that continues to violate the rights of our residents, divide families, and intimidate
DOWNEY, CA — Ralph Verdugo will soon close his namesake steakhouse in Downey and reopen it as Buena Mesa Mariscos and Steaks, combining his signature steaks with the mariscos menu from his longtime South Gate restaurant, of the same name. In an emotional video posted to Instagram, Verdugo said the decision
LYNWOOD, CA — Dozens of protesters gathered Friday morning in Lynwood, on the Fourth of July, to denounce recent immigration raids across Southeast Los Angeles County (SELA) and call for federal agents to leave the area. Chanting “ICE out of Lynwood” and waving U.S. and Latin American flags, the crowd
Dear Bell Gardens community, What we are witnessing in our city—and across Southeast Los Angeles—is un-American. Recent immigration enforcement by the federal government—carried out in unmarked vehicles, ambushing residents at car washes, grocery stores, and even outside their homes—has left many of us shaken. Many
Bell Gardens, CA –Bell Gardens has completed a major stormwater project at Ford Park to improve water quality and recharge groundwater, with several park upgrades included as part of the work. The John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project, completed March 12, can capture and filter up to 21.5
Hello, Bell Gardens! As we say goodbye to May, I’m reflecting on a month full of heart, action, and community. On Monday, we honored the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom,
Bell Gardens hosted its third annual Skate Jam — a gathering of skaters, local artists, and community members — at the city’s skate park on Thursday evening. Skaters of all ages came out to show off their ollies and grinding skills. A stage assembled above the skate bowl featured an eclectic
Bell Gardens, CA – Skaters and music lovers of all ages are invited to come through to the Bell Gardens Skate Park this Thursday, May 15, for the third annual Skate Jam. The family-friendly event is free and has become a yearly celebration of the city’s vibrant skate scene.
Hello, Bell Gardens residents! I hope you all had a joyful Easter! For those who celebrated, I hope your baskets were full and your hearts even fuller as you took time to reflect on renewal and new life. This year’s holiday also came with sadness as we mourn the
BELL GARDENS, Calif. — Sustainability and style will take center stage on Saturday at the second Bell Gardens Recycled Fashion Show, hosted during the city’s Spring Festival at Veterans Park. The event, organized by local arts collective BGArts in partnership with sewing instructor and community advocate Ana Elena Sifuentes, begins
Maywood, CA — A proposed 61-unit housing development for low-income residents in Maywood is moving forward. The Maywood City Council approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF) to “sell or otherwise transfer” city-owned property to develop an affordable housing project. The agreement was approved
Maywood, CA — In a win for organized labor, the Maywood City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will force contractors working on large-scale projects in the city to disclose any past labor violations during the permitting process. The ordinance, passed by unanimous vote on Feb. 26, requires that contractors