The Los Angeles Lakers and South Bay Lakers recently donated a new basketball court and hoop to the El Segundo Fire Station #2. The station neighbors the Lakers' new home, the UCLA Health Training Center. Mayor Suzanne Fuentes, El Segundo Fire Chief Chris Donovan, South Bay Lakers team members and Lakers executives were all on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony. http://www.nba.com/lakers/community/180308-lakers-donate-court-el-segundo-fire

West Basin Municipal Water District announces the completion and availability of the draft EIR for the proposed ocean water desalination facility in El Segundo. It is available for public review and comment for a 60-day period beginning Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Public comment will be accepted through May 25, 2018 at 5 p.m. . . Resources Available: . . A digital, searchable version of the drat EIR will be available on the West Basin website at www.westbasin.org/desal; . . Print copies of the draft EIR will be available starting March 27th at the West Basin District Office (17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746), as well as several other locations throughout the service area. (For a complete list, visit: www.westbasin.org/desal; . . West Basin will host two public meetings at the Richmond Street Elementary School (615 Richmond St., El Segundo) on: . . . . . . Wednesday, April 25th at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. . . . . . Saturday, May 12th at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. . . . . . Comment cards will be available at these public events . . Other ways for the public to provide input during the comment period include email (desaleir@westbasin.org), mail and an online comment form which can be found on the website. . . #desalination #westbasin #water #ocean #eir #deir #elsegundo

Federal regulators have approved Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s planned purchase of the Los Angeles Times, which would return one of the nation’s largest newspapers to local control. Dr. Soon-Shiong was awarded El Segundo’s Champion of Business award this past September. http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-doj-approves-la-times-sale-soon-shiong-20180307-story.html

Do you recognize someone in this photo? If it's you, please tag yourself. ---> ---> ---> A group of El Segundo high school seniors participated in our 1st Annual Civic Day - Part 1 (Shadow Day). They are an impressive group of students who are smart, articulate, and give us great hope for our future. The City Council and Department Heads benefited from their point of view on the different issues the City faces and how their generation would address each one. We look forward to hearing their ideas, solutions, and recommendation at the upcoming Mock-City Council Meeting or Part 2 of Civic Day on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.#elsegundocivicday2018 . . Back: Arecia Yee, Shawna Hunter, Chris Hentzen, Mason Susich, Shane Armendariz, Malia Clagg, Lynn Lindberg, Yazhu (Emily) Zhang, Mark Herbert, Greg Carpenter, Quinn Gilbert, Julie Todd, Councilmember Carol Pirztuk, Sam Lee, Helen Liang, Colette Araque, Tamara (Tammy) Mendonza, Ken Berkman, Mayor Suzanne Fuentes, Marisa Nakada, Charles Mallory, Mayor Pro Tem Drew Boyles, Ryan Sullivan, Andrew Arroyo, Cameron Senaati, City Clerk Tracy Weaver, Charles (Charlie) Jeffries, Brendan Michel, Elliott Bijlsma, Christian Ambrocio, Nolan Young, Sam Loose, Fire Chief Donovan, Barbara Voss, Amanda Byers, Jacek Gertych, Police Chief Whalen . . Front: Joe Lillio, Britney Perez, Juliana Demers, Craig Gast, Tim Flores, Monique Benjamin . . To learn more about the 1st Annual Civic Day Program, read more at https://news.elsegundo.org/1st-annual-civic-day/ . . El Segundo High School El Segundo High School El Segundotv

You are invited to a Metro-hosted briefing re: I-105 ExpressLanes Project. At the briefing, you’ll learn more about the studies and have an opportunity to provide your input as Metro evaluates options for the corridor. 11:00 AM | Fri, Apr 6 | Fairfield Inn at 525 N. Sepulveda Please RSVP via attached link. Thank you! Read more: https://news.elsegundo.org/105-express-lanes-project-business-briefing/?preview_id=10379&preview_nonce=ac7fc4f8c0&post_format=standard&_thumbnail_id=10382&preview=true Metro Los Angeles Caltrans HQ

Really Famous Podcast interviewed Fabio at El Segundo's Automobile Driving Museum in a one-of-a-kind showroom of spectacular cars. Click the link to see more photos of the cars and to listen to the episode. Don't forget to stop by next time you're in downtown El Segundo! https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/fabio

El Segundo-based Mattel released a line of 17 Barbies depicting historical and modern-day role models to celebrate International Women’s Day. Honored women include Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim​, director Patty Jenkins and Amelia Earhart. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/barbie-honors-global-role-models-on-international-womens-day-300608985.html

Join us March 30th for the Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast, an El Segundo tradition since 1967, presented by the El Segundo Rotary Club. Mayor Herman McGill was the first mayor to add his name to the Good Friday breakfast, and every mayor since has continued this tradition for more than 50 years. This year, Mayor Suzanne Fuentes will welcome guests at the Automobile Driving Museum. Kiesha Nix, the executive director of the Lakers Youth Foundation, will share her inspirational message as the leader of the official charity of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Don’t miss Second City Bistro’s Girard wine dinner tonight! Reservations are still available for a delicious five-course meal at one of El Segundo’s great downtown restaurants. https://www.easyreadernews.com/paella-wine-events-this-week-dining-update-for-march-19-24/

Even though El Segundo is now 101 years old, here's one last shout out to our fabulous, year-long 100th birthday celebration! Thank you to El Segundotv for this great recap video. #ES100 #Elsegundofans

El Segundo Mayor Suzanne Fuentes gave a farewell State of the City address that highlighted a year of remarkable achievements by the city, its residents and businesses. The event was held at the Los Angeles Lakers UCLA Health Training Center and also honored Mayor Fuentes for her service and leadership of the city.