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Monterey Park honors local volunteers, astronomical society and academic decathlon teams

Monterey Park City Council · April 15, 2026
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The council recognized the Los Angeles Astronomical Society's centennial and presented certificates to Mark Keppel and Garfield High School Academic Decathlon teams; staff and residents also highlighted city events and programs including the Barnes Park pool fundraiser and GoSGV e-bike discounts for residents.

The Monterey Park City Council opened its meeting with several community recognitions and updates before moving to business.

Dawn Rock, speaking for the Monterey Park Historical Society, thanked city staff for the Cherry Blossom Festival and described a new nonprofit, Align With Purpose (AWP), formed to support restoration of the Barnes Park Aquatic Center; she said fundraising and in‑kind donations total $2,907.60 so far and invited residents to learn more at wwwsafebarnesparkpool.org.

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