Active Blog

Group of cyclists riding along the new sidewalk-level bike path on Merced Avenue Greenway in South El Monte. The path is lined with greenery and block walls, highlighting the project’s focus on safe, shaded, and accessible spaces. Text overlay reads: Noche 2025 Merced Avenue Greenway Outstanding SGV Project.

September 12, 2025

Noche 2025 Honoree: Merced Avenue Greenway Project - Outstanding SGV Project

September 9, 2025

Noche 2025 Honoree: Clean Power Alliance - Outstanding Public Agency

Two women sitting outside on a park table.

September 5, 2025

Noche 2025 Honoree: Stephanie Pinedo - Brian Veldez Memorial Award - Outstanding Volunteer

Group selfie of smiling cyclists and ActiveSGV staff in safety vests during a ride.

September 4, 2025

Active Recap: August 2025

Alana Johnson sitting with Carly for a podcast episode.

September 3, 2025

Noche 2025 Honoree: Alana Johnson - Outstanding City Staff

A park path surrounded by greenery.

September 3, 2025

Final Reports Released for Merced Avenue Greenway North and South Ends

Aerial view of Merced Avenue Greenway.

August 27, 2025

Merced Avenue Greenway: A Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Development in South El Monte and Beyond

Carly Curiel stands smiling in front of blooming pink cherry blossoms, wearing sunglasses and a white shirt with a large flower graphic.

August 16, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Meet Carly Curiel - Health Educator and Physical Activity Coordinator

Smiling man holding an orange next to a white e-bike while staff provide information at an outdoor event.

Active Recap: July 2025

Flyer for Corazón Del Valle

Active Streets ’Corazón del Valle’ to connect the heart of the SGV

Six women in helmets and yellow safety vests stand with e-bikes in front of a green ActiveSGV canopy on a sunny day, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background. Ask ChatGPT

Easy Access Wraps Another Season

A group gathered in a lush community garden while a woman in a wide-brimmed hat teaches how to care for tomato plants.

Active Recap: June 2025

A wide shot shows a group of people cycling and walking on a paved street, which is closed to vehicle traffic. Many are wearing helmets. Lush green trees line both sides of the street, with a vibrant purple jacaranda tree prominent in the background. A street sign for "Huntington Dr" is visible overhead.

Thousands Get Active at ‘Mission-at-Twilight’

Everything You Need to Know about Active Streets on Sunday, June 22, 2025

Two people pedaling a yellow boat on Legg Lake, smiling and enjoying the sun.

Active Recap: May 2025

Two women slice cucumbers and onions at a table covered in fresh ingredients and mixing bowls.

Celebrating 1 Year of the LA Food Equity Fund in the San Gabriel Valley

A graphic with a colorful abstract border featuring the title “Staff Spotlight” in orange and “Meet Alexandra Lopez: Community Outreach Associate” in bold black text. Below the title is a photo of Alexandra Lopez, who has short curly dark hair and is wearing brown glasses and a black-and-white checkered top. She is seated outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background, smiling softly at the camera.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Alexandra Lopez - Community Outreach Associate

Informational flyer for ActiveSGV Social in partnership with Pure Water Southern California. There is a raindrop design.

Active Socials Presents: Pure Water Southern California: A Regional Recycled Water Program – Learn, Engage, and Shape the Future of Water