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Residents are calling for transparency and accountability in the Vision 2050 plan, pushing back against the exclusion of housing east of PCH and raising alarms about unchecked data centers.

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Residents urge planners to reconsider excluding housing east of PCH; raise data‑center and industrial concerns
Several speakers urged the commission to revisit a council direction not to consider housing east of Pacific Coast Highway, raised concerns about data centers and nonconforming industrial uses (Catalina Pacific concrete plant), and asked for more transparent public engagement.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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The El Segundo Planning Commission is rallying behind a balanced approach for future development, favoring Alternative Two as they seek detailed fiscal and traffic analyses before presenting their vision to the City Council.

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Planning Commission coalesces around 'Alternative Two' for Vision 2050, asks for fiscal and traffic breakdowns
After presentations and public comment, commissioners favored Alternative Two (middle‑ground, incremental growth and targeted mixed use) and asked staff for disaggregated fiscal and traffic analyses before a City Council study session on Oct. 20. Commissioners requested some additional flexibility in corporate‑campus and commercial corridors.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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El Segundo's Vision 2050 plan could reshape the city’s landscape with bold choices on residential density and economic flexibility—are we ready for the trade-offs?

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Commission hears Vision 2050 land‑use alternatives: three focus areas, big trade-offs
Consultants presented three land‑use alternatives for El Segundo's Vision 2050 (Smoky Hollow, PCH West, east of PCH), trading off character, housing capacity and economic flexibility. Commissioners and the public pressed for clarity on density, traffic and which areas the council had already protected.
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September 26, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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El Segundo is taking strides to ensure young e-bike riders are safe with free classes led by local police and eBikeSense!

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El Segundo Police team up with eBikeSense for youth e-bike safety classes
El Segundo Police and eBikeSense offer free classes to teach kids e-bike safety.
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April 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Get ready, WNBA fans! The LA Sparks are set to unveil a revolutionary indoor-outdoor training facility in El Segundo by 2027, complete with state-of-the-art features designed for peak athlete performance and recovery.

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LA Sparks preview indoor-outdoor training facility in El Segundo, coming in 2027
The segment previewed a new LA Sparks training facility planned to open in El Segundo in 2027, describing features such as two regulation courts, wellness and recovery spaces, hydrotherapy, and retractable doors to blend indoor and outdoor areas.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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El Segundo's Planning Commission just took a bold step towards solving the city's parking crisis with a unanimous vote to amend residential parking regulations!

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El Segundo commission adopts new residential parking ordinance
Commission unanimously approves resolution to amend parking requirements for residential uses
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February 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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El Segundo's police department is hitting the streets for a spirited run to support the Special Olympics, uniting the community and celebrating athletes with disabilities!

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El Segundo police run supports Special Olympics as community events gear up
Police Chief Saul Rodriguez leads annual run for Special Olympics awareness in El Segundo
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July 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Excitement is building in El Segundo as the Uruzari Swim Stadium renovation takes shape, promising a revitalized aquatic hub with stunning new features and a focus on community accessibility!

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Uruzari Swim Stadium construction progresses with new features and community support
Construction continues on Uruzari Swim Stadium with new ADA features and mechanical systems.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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El Segundo City Council just approved a 45-day moratorium on new data center developments after residents raised concerns over outdated environmental reviews and modern impacts!

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Council adopts 45‑day moratorium on new data center approvals after resident outcry
After extensive public comment, the El Segundo City Council adopted an interim ordinance imposing a 45‑day moratorium on approvals for data centers, citing outdated environmental review and the need to reassess local codes and thresholds for modern AI‑scale facilities. Vote was 4–1.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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The El Segundo Surf Club is set to make waves with a massive 600-foot pool and a host of recreational facilities, but concerns about water usage are surfacing!

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Council introduces ordinance and adopts resolution for El Segundo Surf Club wave‑pool project
Council introduced an ordinance amending the South Campus specific plan and adopted an environmental assessment and related entitlements for the El Segundo Surf Club wave‑pool project at 100–200 S. Nash St.; staff and the applicant addressed water‑use and access questions during the hearing.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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The Recreation and Parks Commission just voted to admit the Snoop and Hooshe girls flag football league, marking a significant step for youth sports in El Segundo—will they thrive or face challenges in their new home?

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Commission admits Snoop and Hooshe girls flag football to advisory committee with probation
The Recreation and Parks Commission voted to add the Snoop and Hooshe girls flag football league to the Youth Sports Advisory Committee under a one‑year probation and a requirement to pick a single primary season; staff was directed to avoid displacing the city’s adult 7v7 program.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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El Segundo just took a monumental step for women's sports by approving the largest single team facility investment in history for the LA Sparks!

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Planning Commission backs LA Sparks headquarters and training facility at Media Campus, forwards DA amendment to council
The commission approved two resolutions 4-0 on a proposed two-story, ~60,000 sq ft LA Sparks headquarters and training facility at the Media Campus (Rosecrans): a site-plan/adjustment approval and a recommendation to City Council for a development agreement amendment to allow the use and an alternative site plan.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The El Segundo Planning Commission has greenlit a groundbreaking Surf Club project, featuring a massive wave pool and luxury amenities, but will parking and access be enough for the crowds?

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Planning Commission recommends El Segundo Surf Club to City Council after questions on parking and access (4–1)
The commission voted 4–1 to recommend approval of the El Segundo Surf Club wave-pool project to City Council (Resolution 2978), after extended questioning about parking, a proposed amendment that would remove a pedestrian easement through the site, water use, and event management. Staff determined the project's impacts were covered by the specific-plan EIR.
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August 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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El Segundo's City Council has unanimously approved a forward-thinking 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, showcasing impressive water conservation efforts and a vision for sustainable supply through 2050.

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El Segundo council unanimously adopts 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
After a brief public hearing, the City Council adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, finding per-capita use below the state target and concluding the city can meet projected water demands through 2050; adoption was unanimous (4-0).
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September 8, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Residents are pushing for a moratorium on new data centers, citing transparency issues and potential legal conflicts in recent city planning decisions.

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Residents urge moratorium on data centers, raise legal concerns over recent planning decision
Multiple public commenters urged the council to pause approvals for new data centers until Vision 2050 land-use updates are complete and raised questions about a recent special meeting decision (the Tesla matter) and possible failure to disclose conflicts; a resident cited Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5 as a potential cause of action.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Holly Glenn residents are sounding the alarm over a nearby cement plant that's keeping them awake at night and raising serious health concerns—will the city take action?

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Holly Glenn neighbors urge city study of nearby cement plant over noise, dust and health concerns
Multiple Holly Glenn residents told council that a nearby cement plant is waking neighbors at night, increasing truck traffic and exposing homes to dust and toxins; residents asked the city to study permitting, operational hours and consider amortization for nonconforming heavy-industrial uses near sensitive receptors.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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El Segundo's council grapples with the future of inclusionary housing as a moratorium lapses, igniting debates over market conditions and potential policy changes.

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Council lets moratorium lapse but orders continued study of inclusionary housing feasibility
After staff presented updated feasibility work showing most rental prototypes fall below industry ROI thresholds with inclusionary set-asides, council voted 3–2 to let the moratorium expire on Sept. 15 while directing staff to continue a deeper analysis and return with a game plan for ordinance development.
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August 19, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Allegations of undisclosed employer ties are swirling around Tesla supporters in El Segundo, prompting the city council to launch an investigation into potential transparency violations.

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Residents allege undisclosed employer ties among Tesla supporters; council asks staff to investigate
Public commenters told the council that multiple speakers who supported Tesla at a recent hearing list the same commercial real-estate firm as their employer or address, raising disclosure and lobbying concerns; the city attorney said employment is not required to be disclosed unless the speaker is a paid lobbyist, and council asked staff to investigate.
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August 19, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Will 161 parking spaces be enough for the Surf Club's booming events, or is there a potential overflow crisis looming?

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Commissioners press project team on parking, event plans and reliance on transit exemption
Commissioners questioned whether the proposed 161 parking spaces (including 33 tandem employee stalls) and transit access would be sufficient to serve peak operations and events; staff cited a peer-reviewed parking-demand study and Assembly Bill 2097 exemptions and noted temporary event permits and occupancy limits as mitigations.
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August 15, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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The proposed surf club project has cleared a major hurdle, but questions about its water usage are raising eyebrows among commissioners.

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Staff says specific-plan EIR covers surf-club impacts; developer and commissioners discuss water use
Staff and the project team told the commission that the South Campus specific-plan EIR covers the project’s environmental impacts and no additional environmental review is required; commissioners probed water demand, and the applicant described a roughly 3,000,000-gallon pool with filtration that reduces the need for annual water replacement.
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August 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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A heated debate is underway as city planners seek to eliminate a crucial pedestrian path to the Metro station, citing safety concerns and site challenges—what does this mean for the community?

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Commission hears request to remove pedestrian easement through surf-club site; staff and applicant cite safety and site constraints
Staff and the applicant asked the commission to amend the development agreement and specific plan to remove a required 5-foot pedestrian passage through the property to the Metro station, arguing the long narrow parcel and pool orientation make a direct path infeasible and pose security and safety issues.
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August 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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El Segundo City Council has approved a federal grant to acquire a solar-powered mobile surveillance camera trailer, sparking a heated debate about privacy and public safety.

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El Segundo council approves purchase of mobile surveillance camera trailer using federal grant amid privacy questions
Council approved a UASI grant subaward to buy a solar‑powered mobile camera trailer (Verkada) for targeted public-safety deployments, with police saying footage will be cloud-stored for 30 days and officials denying facial-recognition use. The motion passed 3–1 after council members requested a formal privacy and technology policy.
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July 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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The El Segundo City Council has sparked controversy by deciding to implement just half of the previously approved sales tax, raising questions about voter intent and local competitiveness.

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El Segundo council opts to implement half (0.50%) of Measure C sales tax, rejecting full 0.75%
After a long council debate about voter intent and regional competitiveness, the council voted 3–1 on July 7 to implement 0.50% of the 0.75% Measure C sales tax authorized by voters in 2018, citing competitiveness with neighboring cities and revenue needs while one member argued the full intent of the 2018 measure should be honored.
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July 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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After a heated public hearing, the developer of a massive data center in El Segundo has decided to withdraw the proposal amid widespread community concerns over environmental impacts.

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Developer withdraws controversial El Segundo data‑center proposal after packed public hearing
After more than 50 people raised concerns about noise, water, greenhouse‑gas emissions and the age of the 2002 EIR, the applicant for a proposed five‑story, ~237,000 sq ft data center said he would withdraw the application; staff and consultants had recommended the planning commission recommend approval to council based on an addendum to the 2002 EIR.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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El Segundo's City Council just voted to extend a moratorium on large multifamily projects until 2026, sparking intense debate about the future of housing in the community.

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El Segundo extends moratorium on large multifamily approvals, orders study of inclusionary housing rules
The City Council on July 7 extended an urgency moratorium on multifamily projects of more than 10 units to Sept. 15, 2026 and directed staff to update earlier feasibility analyses and return with options for an inclusionary-housing ordinance after briefing the planning commission, following a contentious public hearing and a 4–0 council vote.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM