Active Blog

November 15, 2024

Staff Spotlight: Meet Alina Hernandez - Outreach Associate

Staff member Danielle riding her bike at the Santa Barbara 100.

October 31, 2024

Active Recap: October 2024

October 29, 2024

One Year of ArroyoFest: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration

October 23, 2024

Staff Spotlight: Meet Wes Reutimann - Deputy Director

A group of seven women standing in a park next to electric bicycles from the GoSGV e-bike share program. They are smiling, holding up peace signs, and dressed casually for a sunny day.

October 8, 2024

Empowering Youth: How ActiveSGV is Sparking Change Through Action and Leadership

A garden in the rain.

September 24, 2024

ActiveSGV to Launch Residential Rain Garden Program

Jenna Cobb

September 20, 2024

Staff Spotlight: Meet Jenna Cobb - Program Manager

A man wearing a yellow t-shirt and sunglasses stands next to a cargo bike carrying several large water jugs. The scene is set outdoors near a brick building with blooming pink flowers in the background.

September 18, 2024

San Gabriel Valley to Launch E-Family & Cargo Bike Incentive Programs

Merced Avenue Linear Park

September 10, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding Project - Merced Avenue Linear Park (City of El Monte)

An aerial photo of an open-streets event.

September 4, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding City - City of Alhambra

Jeffrey Koji Malone

August 30, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding Elected Official - Jeffrey Koji Maloney

Steven Mateer

August 28, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding City Staff - Steven Mateer

Je-Show Yang

August 26, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding Local Advocate - Je-Show Yang

Jay Armada

August 24, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding SGV Business - Beastin Beauties Fit Studio

Grace Santiago

August 21, 2024

Noche 2024 - Brian Velez Memorial Award - Outstanding Volunteer - Grace Santiago

Two individuals sitting outdoors, with the text "Noche 2024 Trust for Public Land Outstanding Community Organization" displayed at the bottom.

August 19, 2024

Noche 2024 - Outstanding Community Organization - Trust for Public Land

August 14, 2024

Noche de las Luminarias: Celebrating the San Gabriel Valley's Changemakers and Shining Stars

Meet Jazmin Joyce - GoSGV Admin Manager

A person wearing a striped sun hat bends down to tend to plants in a community garden, while another person in a white helmet and glasses watches closely. They are surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Building a Sustainable and Equitable Food System in San Gabriel Valley with the LA Food Equity Fund

Raul Castañeda celebrating his accomplishment during a Spartan race.

In Loving Memory of Raul Castañeda

A park scene with wooden benches and stools arranged on a gravel pathway. The area is landscaped with plants and large stones, with a blue metal fence and palm trees visible in the background.

ActiveSGV and partners awarded $20 million to realize a greener San Gabriel Valley

A large group of people wearing helmets and colorful attire pose with their bicycles in an outdoor setting with trees and a power line structure in the background.

E-asy Access Program's Joyful Journey Through Our Parks

Happy 626 Day!

A parent and child ride down the open streets.

Mission-to-Mission Recap: Thousands Connect for Car-Free Event Across Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena

An ActiveSGV instructor is teaching a group of students about bike safety outdoors.

Ensuring Safe and Confident Young Cyclists: The Rio Hondo Bicycle Instruction Classes

Two people pose for a photo while seated in a train car.

ActiveLab - Episode Six: Connecting Communities to the Coast with Go Coastal

Two people standing outside of a business with frozen yogurt.

ActiveLab Episode 5: Cyber Yogurt and the Parklet Project

Two people sit on the grassy area of a public park.

ActiveLab Episode 4: Expanding Active Transportation in Alhambra - A Conversation with Je-show Yang

Cyclists riding in a group down a bike path.

Let's Celebrate Bike Month in the San Gabriel Valley!

A group of cyclists pose for a photo at the top of Santa Fe Dam on one of the many group rides organized and hosted by ActiveSGV

Active San Gabriel Valley Chosen as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Mike Fong

Two cyclists pose with their bikes.

ActiveLab Episode 3: Powering Sustainable Transportation - A Closer Look at GoSGV’s Innovative E-Bike Program

A cyclist kicks out their legs in joy as they ride down the bike path.

Celebrate Earth Day with ActiveSGV‍ 🌎

Two ActiveLab conversationalists pose with their bicycles in a public park during the day.

ActiveLab: Episode 2 - The Evolution of Active Streets

Podcasters sitting outside during the day.

Welcome Back to ActiveLab: The ActiveSGV Podcast!

Cyclists pedal down the bike path on GoSGV e-bikes.

Let’s Go, SGV! E-Bikes Gain Traction Among Early Participants

A green school yard with a bike park and thriving greenery.

ActiveSGV and Partners Pitch $20 Million Project to Realize a Greener SGV

Photo of people walking and riding bicycles on a freeway.

November 27, 2023

Thousands Explore the Historic 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway by Foot, Bike

Sam & Elena Brown

September 20, 2023

Noche 2023 Honorees - Local Advocates - Sam & Elena Brown

Two people working on a project.

September 18, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - SGV Business - Compost Culture

Our Savior Center Building.

September 15, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - Community Organization - Our Savior Center

Photo of Theresa Velasco Baray

September 13, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - Brian Velez Memorial Award - Theresa Velasco Baray

Scorecard

September 12, 2023

CELA Coalition: Holding California Candidates Accountable for Environmental Commitments

A group of people gathered to receive an award.

September 11, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - City Agency - San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments

Aerial photo of an intersection along Santa Anita Ave.

September 8, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - Transportation Project - Santa Anita Avenue Active Transportation Project

Adele Andrade-Stadler

September 7, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - Elected Official - Adele Andrade-Stadler

A photo of a plaza with brightly colored planters and shade structures.

September 5, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - Demonstration Project - Meda Plazas (Glendora)

Alan Melgoza-Calderon

September 1, 2023

Noche 2023 Honoree - Agency/City Staff - Alan Melgoza-Calderon

Aerial view of the roundabout in Baldwin Park.

Baldwin Park Pilots First ‘Modern’ Roundabout

A sign that reads "Montebello Parklets" in front of people sitting and standing at the parklet.

Montebello Pilots ‘Parklets’ on Historic Whittier Blvd

Two people riding a single bicycle with a cargo trailer attached.

Thousands Celebrate Earth Month on April 23, 2023

A map of the San Gabriel Valley.

Help Transform San Gabriel Valley's Transit Landscape

Photo of a crosswalk with two trucks in the street and a planter in the foreground.

‘Quick-Build’ Crosswalks unveiled at the Glendora Village

New laws for 2023. A brief summary of some of the laws that passed and some that didn't.

January 26, 2023

New Laws for 2023

Active Safety Tips: Holiday Edition

December 16, 2022

Active Safety Tips: Holiday Edition

Two people standing in front of a mural.

December 9, 2022

Climate Mural Artist: Meet Ronald Del Cid

September 21, 2022

Brian Velez Memorial Award 2022 - Outstanding Volunteer - Ernie Gonzalez

Street sign that reads "SLOW DOWN" with graphics of a person cycling and pedestrians.

September 19, 2022

Noche 2022 Honoree - City Department - Pasadena DOT

September 15, 2022

Noche 2022 Honoree - Outstanding City Staff - Yuriko Ruizesparza

September 12, 2022

Noche 2022 Honoree - Outstanding Community Organization - Council for Watershed Health (CWH)

Remainders storefront.

September 6, 2022

Noche 2022 Honoree - Outstanding Business - Remainders: Creative Reuse

Joy Walters

September 2, 2022

Noche 2022 Honoree - Outstanding Local Advocate - Joy Walters

Victor Preciado

August 31, 2022

Noche 2022 Honoree - Outstanding Elected Official - Victor Preciado

Wildfire Preparedness Assistance Programs & Time-of-Use

Active Summer Tips: Wildfire Preparedness, Heat Safety & Assistance Programs

Call for mural artist.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: ActiveSGV Seeks Mural Artist

A group of people pose in front of the Cub House

October 8, 2021

Noche 2021 Honoree - Outstanding SGV Business - The Cub House

People work in a garden

October 7, 2021

Noche 2021 Honoree - Outstanding Community Organization - Eco Urban Gardens

Native plant garden at the Jeff Seymour Family Center

October 7, 2021

Noche 2021 Honoree - Outstanding Agency Staff - Christina Davila, El Monte City School District

Sasha Renée Pérez

October 6, 2021

Noche 2021 Honoree - Outstanding Elected Official - Sasha Renée Pérez

Person riding a bicycle on a designated bike lane.

October 4, 2021

Noche 2021 Honoree - Outstanding SGV City - Glendora

Map of Bassett and Avocado Heights community

August 27, 2021

#OurPwr: Bassett and Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community

Demo high-visibility crosswalk being installed on Poplar Blvd

SCAG Selects ActiveSGV to Build Street Level Community Resiliency and Improve Traffic Safety in the SGV

Graphic with vaccine info

Let's #GetToImmunity Together: COVID-19 Resources

Paco poses with a tandem bike and 626 Golden Streets signs

November 5, 2020

November Staff Spotlight: Francisco Ojeda

A child rides on the bike track

October 2, 2020

Noche 2020 Honoree - Brian Velez Memorial Award - Outstanding Volunteer - Peter Porras

APIFM team photo

October 1, 2020

Noche 2020 - Honoree - Outstanding Community Organization - APIFM