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City of Monterey Park

320 West Newmark Avenue
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City of Monterey Park News - Monterey Park Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint March 11, 2023

Monterey Park Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint March 11, 2023 Monterey Park Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint March 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Monterey Park. Checkpoint…

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City Of Monterey Park City Council Denounces Anti-Semitism, Hate Crimes And Gun Violence

The Monterey Park City Council extends our deepest sympathy and condolences to our neighbors in Los Angeles in wake of the attacks against members of the Jewish community on February 15 and 16, 2023. Mayor Jose Sanchez shared, “These acts of…

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City Of Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Additional officers from Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol February 25, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park News - Fund Established to Support Victims and Families of the January 21 Shooting, City Continues the Work

Fund Established to Support Victims and Families of the January 21 Shooting, City Continues the Work The City of Monterey Park has partnered with the California Community Foundation to establish the Monterey Park Victim & Family Support…

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City Of Monterey Park News : LA County Cash Grants To Businesses Now Receiving Applications

LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity offers more than $54 million in cash grants to the business and nonprofit community. Sponsored through the County of Los Angeles, the Department of Economic Opportunity has designed the Economic…

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City of Monterey Park News Monterey Park Continues To Mourn And Begins The Recovery Process In Wake Of The January 21 Incident

City of Monterey Park officials will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Monterey Park City Hall located at 320 W. Newmark Avenue. City officials will present and discuss efforts to begin the healing…

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City of Monterey Park to Host Vigil on Tuesday, January 24

“We believe that it is important for our community to come together to remember and heal,” stated Monterey Park Mayor Henry Lo. Accordingly, the community is invited to join us at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Ave. on Tuesday,…

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City of Monterey Park News - Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Monterey Park

Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Monterey Park The Monterey Park Police Department will conduct a pedestrian safety enforcement operation intended to educate drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws meant to keep them safe on…

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City of Monterey Park : Certified Farmers’ Market Moving to Barnes Park January 12

The City of Monterey Park is excited to announce the Farmers’ Market is moving to Barnes Park beginning January 12, 2023. The weekly market’s new location will be near the Barnes Park tennis courts and softball field and will…

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City of Monterey Park Offering Free Covid-19 At-Home Test Kits to Residents

Thanks to a generous donation from Chinatown Service Center, the City of Monterey Park is now providing free at-home COVID-19 test kits to all residents. With the current increase in COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations, as well as…

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Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Additional officers from Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol December 16, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park News : Stick to a 'Go Safely' Game Plan and Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Monterey Park Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. From December 14…

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City of Monterey Park News : Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Additional officers from Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol December 9, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park News : Police Department to Begin Issuing 2023 Parking Permits

Starting January 2, 2023, the Monterey Park Police Department will begin taking applications for new 2023 parking permits. Who needs permits and who is allowed to obtain one? -Any individual whose address currently has a red parking permit…

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City of Monterey Park : Bruggemeyer Library Now Offers Zip Books that Delivers Books toYour Home for Free

Can’t find the book you’re looking for? Want to read a book the Library doesn’t own, but should? Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library patrons can now request books through the Zip Books program. Visit the Library’s website…

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City of Monterey Park News Free Business Workshop: Keeping Your Business Finances In Order

Join us for a free workshop on business finances at El Encanto in Monterey Park We all know that all businesses run on money, and business finance is there to help you make smart and wise financial decisions. Come join us for a complimentary…

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City of Monterey Park News - MPK Cascades Newspaper for December 2022/January 2023 Now Available for Download

MPK Cascades Newspaper for December 2022/January 2023 Now Available for Download Download the latest issue of the Cascades for municipal, educational and regional government events and activities for the Monterey Park community. Subscribe to…

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Monterey Park Police: Plan Ahead This Holiday Season, Be Safe And Drive Sober

Millions of people will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Monterey Park Police Department encourages everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver. During the…

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City of Monterey Park News MPPD Encourages Everyone To Travel Safely And Make It To The Tablefor The Thanksgiving Holiday

As millions of families throughout the state hit the road to visit friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday, the Monterey Park Police Department reminds drivers and passengers the importance of wearing a seat belt, and the potentially deadly…

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City Of Monterey Park : Police Department Awarded Grant from the Office ofTraffic Safety for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

The Monterey Park Police Department received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that will fund activities emphasizing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. “This grant funding allows us to support our…

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City of Monterey Park : MPPD Awarded $189,000 Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety on Roads

The Monterey Park Police Department will continue its enforcement of traffic laws by increasing patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. …

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City of Monterey Park : Cascades Newspaper for November 2022 Now Available for Download

Click here to View the Information About City of Monterey Park : Cascades Newspaper for November 2022 Now Available for…

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City of Monterey Park : Kanopy Video Streaming Now Available at Monterey Park BruggemeyerLibrary

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library now offers patrons free access to Kanopy with a valid library card. Kanopy is a video streaming service that partners with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to provide instant access to…

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City of Monterey Park News - State of the City Address Rescheduled to October 12, 2022

State of the City Address Rescheduled to October 12 Due to conflicting events, the State of the City Address scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 has been postponed to Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers…

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City Of Monterey Park News : Brainfuse HelpNow Online Tutoring Available Through Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library now offers students and adult learners access to live online homework assistance through Brainfuse HelpNow at no cost. Brainfuse helps students and job seekers reach their goals by connecting them with qualified…

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City of Monterey Park : Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols September 26

Additional officers from Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol September 26, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park News Monterey Park Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint September23, 2022

The Monterey Park Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint September 23, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Monterey Park. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.…

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City Of Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Additional officers from the Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol September 17, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park News Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned For Monterey Park September 20

The Monterey Park Police Department will conduct a pedestrian safety enforcement operation intended to educate drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws meant to keep them safe on the road. On September 20, 2022, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., officers…

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City Of Monterey Park News - Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Monterey Park

The Monterey Park Police Department will conduct a pedestrian safety enforcement operation intended to educate drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws meant to keep them safe on the road. On September 14, 2022, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., officers…

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City Of Monterey Park News : Cooling Centers Open Daily Through Labor Day

Due to expected extreme heat over the next several days, the City of Monterey Park will open the library and senior center as a cooling centers. Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library cooling center hours: - Wednesday, August 31, 1-6 p.m. - Thursday,…

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City Of Monterey Park News : Slow Down, Look Out For People Walking: September Is Pedestrian Safety Month

September is Pedestrian Safety Month and the Monterey Park Police Department will participate in activities throughout the month encouraging the safety of people walking. Based on data projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association…

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City of Monterey Park Invites Community Members to Visit Memorial Honoring Officer Gardiel Solorio

The City of Monterey Park invites community members to express condolences for the death of Officer Gardiel Solorio who was murdered while off duty in the City of Downey on Monday, August 8, 2022. A memorial honoring Officer Solorio has been…

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Classic Film Discussion With Academy Award Nominee Piper Laurie And Film Historian Foster Hirsch

Classic film enthusiasts are invited to a special film screening featuring Academy Award nominee Piper Laurie at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. After the screening, join film historian Foster Hirsch who will lead a discussion with Ms. Laurie…

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City of Monterey Park Offering Pet License Amnesty Period

Monterey Park residents who renew or apply for pet licenses will have late fees waived from August to October 2022. In order to provide an opportunity for pet owners to economically renew their pet licenses, the County of Los Angeles Department…

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City of Monterey Park News - Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned Small Businesses Encouraged to Apply for AAPISTRONG Grants

Asian American & Pacific Islander-owned Small Businesses Encouraged to Apply for AAPISTRONG Grants The City of Monterey Park invites Asian American or Pacific Islander American-owned small businesses to apply for $10,000 and $25,000 cash grants…

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The City of Monterey Park is Saddened to Announce the Passing of Fred Sornoso

The City of Monterey Park is Saddened to Announce the Passing of Fred Sornoso The City of Monterey Park is saddened to announce the passing of former City Council Member, Fred Sornoso. Ron Bow, City Manager, said, “it is with sadness and a…

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City of Monterey Park News Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Additional officers from the Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol July 8, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park - MPK Cascades Newspaper for July and August 2022 Now Available for Download

Download the latest issue of the Cascades for municipal, educational and regional government events and activities for the Monterey Park community. Subscribe to the electronic version of the Cascades Newspaper on the Notify Me page.…

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City of Monterey Park - Police Department Responds to Ralphs Supermarket onNorth Atlantic

On June 15, 2022, at 7:20 p.m., the Monterey Park Police Department dispatch received several 911 calls from employees and customers of the Ralphs Supermarket at 330 N. Atlantic Boulevard. One caller stated a male subject walked into the store,…

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City to Host Community Workshops – Reviewing City Priorities and Planning Together

Residents are invited to attend any of the Community Workshops to learn about the results of a recent priority survey and to hear from City leaders about Monterey Park’s needs regarding public safety, homelessness, parks, roads, and other City…

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City of Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols June 17

Additional officers from the Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol June 17, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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City of Monterey Park - Bruggemeyer Library Announces 2022 Summer Reading Challenge

Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate in the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” Beginning June 7, 2022, children, teens and adults…

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City Of Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols - May 24, 2022

Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Additional officers from Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol May 27, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or…

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City of Monterey Park News Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned

The Monterey Park Police Department will conduct a pedestrian safety enforcement operation intended to educate drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws meant to keep them safe on the road. On May 23, 2022 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., officers will be…

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Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Additional officers from Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol May 13, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or…

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City of Monterey Park - Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month with Taikoproject

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library will host TAIKOPROJECT on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Barnes Park Amphitheater in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This performance is presented in conjunction with The…

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City of Monterey Park - Monterey Park Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols

Additional officers from the Monterey Park Police Department will be out on patrol April 28, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Monterey Park Police Department…

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