Summer Activities

Summer is almost here. The City's Recreation Services Department will be offering several activities for the community; from sports leagues, classes, to special events. For more information, click on the links below.

Men's Basketball Wednesday League
Coed Volleyball League
Women's Basketball League
Summer Sports/Activities Camp
Summer Recreation Classes
Summer Sports Classes
Excursion
Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show
Movies in the Park
East Valley Boys And Girls Club Summer Camp

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How to Recognize and Respond to a Natural Gas Leak

The following information is provided by the Southern California Gas Company:

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Code Enforcement Launches Educational Campaign to Make La Puente Beautiful

To provide a better understanding of the City of La Puente's municipal code regulations, the Code Enforcement Division is introducing an educational campaign to the community.

Informational brochures are available at all City facilities and can be viewed by clicking Here

Check the Code Enforcement's webpage throughout the year for additional information.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OFFICERS AND POLLING PLACES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Municipal Election held in the City of La Puente on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, there were eight (8) voting precincts consisting of consolidations of the election precincts in the City established for the holding of state and county elections, that the polling places for the respective precincts shall be the places designated, and that the persons named were appointed Officers of Election for their respective voting precincts.

NOTICE OF ELECTION OFFICERS AND POLLING PLACES
AVISO DE OFICIALES DE ELECCION Y CENTROS ELECTORALES

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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2012 Local Solicitation

The City of La Puente has received notification of the FY 2012 Local Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) eligibility/allocation list and application availability and intends to apply for the allocated amount of $15,776.

A copy of the application is available for review at City Hall, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The public is invited to comment on this matter during the Oral Communications portion of the May 8, 2012 City Council Meeting. If you have any questions regarding the application, contact Maria Galvan, Rehabilitation Grant Specialist, at (626) 855-1572.

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CITY ELECTION RESULTS

The ballot count for the April 10, 2012 Election is final. The results are as follows:

The people have elected Charlie Klinakis, Violeta Lewis and Dan Holloway to the City Council. The election will be certified by Monday, April 16, 2012, and the new Council will be sworn into office at the City Council meeting of April 24, 2012.

The final semi-official election results are available here.

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Recycle Household Batteries

In 2006, household batteries were banned from disposal in the trash because they are corrosive and may contain heavy metals. Battery recycling sites are available throughout the San Gabriel Valley, including Merritt's Ace Hardware in La Puente.
For collection site locations and additional information, click here.

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2012 State of the City

The 2012 State of the City was held on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
To view the presentation, click here.

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Make La Puente Beautiful Month

April is make La Puente beautiful month! Please see the flyer to learn more about how you can help Make La Puente Beautiful.

Click here for more information on La Puente's Annual Spring Clean!

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Invasive Species Alert

The Asian Tiger Mosquito was recently identified in an El Monte neighborhood.

Click here for recent news release.

Click here for more information.

Click here for a slideshow on mosquito prevention.

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City Authorizes $10,000 Reward

The La Puente City Council unanimously passed a motion to set aside $10,000 in a reward fund at its special meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Although details of issuing the reward need further action, the Council intends for this initial reward be used for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the sexual assault of a female juvenile on January 2nd.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Special Victims Bureau at 11515 S. Colima Rd. D-106 Whittier, CA 90604 or call the hotline at 1-877-710-5273.

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Unauthorized Curb Painters

It has been brought to our attention that several City of La Puente residents have received flyers indicating street addresses will be painted on the curbs in their neighborhoods. These street address painters have not been authorized by the City to paint street addresses on the curbs. These notices typically do not contain any contact information nor have they applied for a business license to operate legally in La Puente. Painting street addresses without proper City permit is illegal and persons painting the curbs must have a copy of the permit with them when painting curbs or soliciting contributions.

The City would like to remind residents that they are under no obligation to participate in this illegal service and should not feel compelled to pay. Residents with questions may call La Puente Public Works Department at (626) 855-1500.

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Southern California Edison Safety Reminders

With high winds in the forecasts, Southern California Edison (SCE) would like to remind its customers to be prepared in the event of weather-related outages. If you see a downed line or dangling wire; even if it appears not to be live, do not touch or approach it and call 911 immediately. SCE suggests:

1. If you know someone who is dependent on electrically operated medical equipment, make backup power arrangements in case a power outage affects that equipment.
2. Watch out for traffic signals that may be out. Approach these intersections as four-way stops.
3. Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they are fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage; do not use candles because they pose a significant fire hazard.
4. Do not use equipment designed for outdoor cooking indoors. Such equipment can emit carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
5. Leave the doors in your refrigerator and freezer closed to keep your food as fresh as possible. An unopened refrigerator can keep foods cold enough for a few hours. A half full freezer will stay cold for up to 24 hours and a full freezer for 48 hours. If you must eat food that was refrigerated or frozen, check it carefully for signs of spoilage.
6. Check on your neighbors to make sure everyone is safe.
7. If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into the generator using a heavy-duty extension cord. Connecting generators to household circuits creates 'backfeed', which is dangerous to repair crews.

For more information, please visit www.sce.com
Download PDF here.

A video and fact sheet about power line safety is available at: www.sce.com/powerlines. The information is available in Spanish at: www.sce.com/cables.

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Updated Useful Phone Numbers

Our useful phone numbers have been updated to assist callers in reaching the appropriate departments.

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Call or Register Online Before You Dig!

Anyone planning to dig must call 811 or input the information online (www.digalert.org) at least two working days before starting their work.

 More Information>

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Military Banner Recognition Program

The City of La Puente has adopted a Military Banner Recognition Program for our residents who are currently active in the Military Service. The banners will be displayed along major street corridors in La Puente. Weather permitting the military banners will go up within thirty (30) days. For more information on how to participate in this program,

please click here>

 

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La Puente TV Bulletin Board & Programming Policy Guidelines

The City of La Puente's local television channels, LPTV, provide cablecast information and programs for non-commercial informational purposes in furtherance of the health, welfare and education of the La Puente community.

Channel 3: Will cablecast City of La Puente and City of La Puente-funded organizations' information and programs.

Channel 98: Will cablecast county, state and federal agencies, educational institutions and public utilities information and programs.

 More Information & Application>

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California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program

The primary goal of the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) is to provide an affordable auto insurance option to low-income good drivers.

California Law requires that all drivers be insured. However, too many low-income drivers remain uninsured because the costs of standard insurance premiums are beyond their financial reach. The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program provides affordable liability only auto insurance that meets the state's financial responsibility laws.

For program details including income eligibility requirements and liability premiums broken down by County, please click on the following link:

California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program>

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Metro Freeway Service Patrol

Los Angeles has one of the largest intertwining freeway systems in the world, and the city's 27 intertwining freeways service million of commuters each day. Of those millions of commuters, thousands experience some kind of car trouble every day.

Thanks to the Metro Freeway Service Patrol, if you experience car trouble on any one of over 400 miles of Los Angeles Country Freeways the nearest callbox is now as close as your cell phone.

By dialing #399, stranded motorists can obtain free roadside service which includes:

* Changing flat tires
* Jump-starting your car
* Refilling your radiator and taping leaky water hoses
* Putting a gallon of fuel in gas tanks

For more information please click here:
http://www.infoline-la.org