City of West Covina Government

City of West Covina Government Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

The City of West Covina was incorporated in 1923 to prevent the City of Covina from establishing a sewage farm within the current city boundaries. The 507 residents of the area banded together to maintain local control of their land. Walnut and orange groves continued to flourish during the following decades. The City of West Covina began the second-half of the 20th century with exciting new devel

opments and projects. The City Hall and Police facility were built in 1969 as an example of a Joint Powers Authority in the County of Los Angeles. The Civic Center Joint Powers Authority, consisting of the County of Los Angeles and the City of West Covina, also completed a three-level parking structure in the Civic Center complex. The Civic Center complex includes the Los Angeles County Regional Library, the West Covina Courthouse (formerly Citrus Municipal Court) and the City Hall offices. Incorporated February 17, 1923
16.04 square miles
Population: 110,212
Average rainfall: 22 inches
Elevation above sea level: 362 feet
Area devoted to recreation: Approximately 181 acres
Seventeen Public Elementary Schools and Three Public High Schools
City Flower: Lilly of the Nile (agapanthus)
City Tree: Diamond Leaf Pittospourus
First Mayor: Benjamin F. Maxson - February 1923 to April 1928

🤖🧱 Calling all future engineers!Join our LEGO Robotics Classes and team up with a master builder to design, build, and c...
06/26/2026

🤖🧱 Calling all future engineers!

Join our LEGO Robotics Classes and team up with a master builder to design, build, and customize motorized robots using LEGO parts. Best of all, every child gets to build their own robot to bring their ideas to life!

📅 Session Dates:
• Thursday, July 2, 2026
• Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕘 Ages 5–7: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🕐 Ages 7–13: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
🥤 Participants should bring a water bottle and snack.
✅ Pre-registration is required through DASH or in person at Shadow Oak Community Center, 2121 Shadow Oak Dr., West Covina

📞 For more information, call (626) 965-0328.

📣 Join Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos for his 14th Quarterly District 4 Community Meeting!🗓 Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ 4:00 PM ...
06/26/2026

📣 Join Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos for his 14th Quarterly District 4 Community Meeting!

🗓 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Taylor House at Heritage Park
3510 E. Cameron Avenue, West Covina

This is a great opportunity for residents to hear updates, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with the community.

06/25/2026

No AI needed. 🤖🚫

The best fireworks show in LA County is right here in West Covina. 🎆🇺🇸

Join us July 4th for an unforgettable night of live entertainment, food, family fun, and a fireworks spectacular you won’t want to miss.

🕒 Event Hours: 4:00–9:30 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 3:00 PM

📍 West Covina Sportsplex
2100 S. Azusa Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792

See you under the fireworks.

06/23/2026

🎥 West Co in 60 | Summer Concert Series & Night Market 🎶🌙

Another unforgettable summer night in West Covina! From live music and delicious food to dancing and making memories with friends and family, the Summer Concert Series & Night Market brought the community together for an evening full of fun and good vibes.

Thanks to everyone who came out!We’ll see you at the next one on June 24! ☀️🎤✨

06/19/2026

🇺🇸 This Fourth of July, the place to be is West Covina!
📍 SATURDAY • JULY 4, 2026

Gather with family, friends, and neighbors for a night of community celebration and patriotic fun. 🎆
✨ More details coming soon.

The American Red Cross and City of West Covina will be hosting a blood drive. To register please visit RedCrossBlood.org...
06/17/2026

The American Red Cross and City of West Covina will be hosting a blood drive. To register please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: wcovina. Schedule your appointment TODAY to help meet the critical need for blood. 🎟️ All donors will receive one ticket to Raging Waters Los Angeles (a $70 value) along with a Fandango movie ticket via email.

Blood Drive Event Info:
Tuesday, July 14
9:30am-2:30pm
Cortez Park Community & Senior Center (North Wing)
2501 E. Cortez St.

Attention West Covina ⚠️A vegetation fire has been reported east of Galster Park. Evacuations for residents on Castle Ro...
06/14/2026

Attention West Covina ⚠️
A vegetation fire has been reported east of Galster Park. Evacuations for residents on Castle Rock Court and Westridge Road have been requested by Incident Command, and structure protection is being established in the area.

West Covina Fire Department and West Covina Police Department are on scene actively responding.
Please avoid the area and follow directions from emergency personnel.

We’re excited to announce our 5-Week Youth Basketball Summer Program is officially here! Get ready for a summer filled w...
06/11/2026

We’re excited to announce our 5-Week Youth Basketball Summer Program is officially here! Get ready for a summer filled with skill development, teamwork, competition, and fun on the court. All practices and games take place at the Cameron Community Center located at 1305 E. Cameron Avenue in West Covina. Registration fee is $90.

Whether you’re looking to improve your game, make new friends, or simply stay active this summer, this program is for you!

📅 Registration begins June 11th
🏀 Limited spots available
🔥 Don’t miss out on the action!

We can’t wait to see all our players back in the gym this summer. For more information please contact the Cameron Community Center at (626) 919-6966.

✨ Happening today!Nation Wide Environmental Services is hosting a street sweeping demonstration at West Covina City Hall...
06/06/2026

✨ Happening today!

Nation Wide Environmental Services is hosting a street sweeping demonstration at West Covina City Hall from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Come out and see the equipment in action, learn how street sweeping helps keep our community clean, and enjoy FREE giveaways while supplies last!

📍 West Covina City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Bring the family and stop by to meet the team and experience the equipment up close!

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