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South El Monte is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of approximately 19,567.

Population19,287
Median Home Value$601,000
Median Income$67,153
Area2.84 sq mi

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Apr 21Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District Meetings1:00 PMApr 22Patriotic Commission - Regular Meeting1:00 PM

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NewsAPR 16, 2026

Massive fire with exploding propane tanks erupts in South El Monte

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NewsAPR 14, 2026

Massive fire with exploding propane tanks erupts in South El Monte

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NewsJAN 29, 2026

Fire crews continue to work for a second day at a South El Monte recycling center blaze

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