Full Notification

In response to the increasing concerns of COVID-19 throughout L.A. County, City of Duarte leaders are implementing temporary preventative measures in City operations effective immediately. Although there are no known cases in Duarte, maintaining the health and safety of our residents is our first priority. The City is monitoring the situation and taking actions based on direction from Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order and the California Department of Health. The changes to operations will be in place through the end of March or until further notice. Please note that additional changes may occur as the situation is assessed.

City Facilities

• City Hall, the Duarte Fitness Center, and the Teen Center will maintain their regularly scheduled hours.

Public Safety Services

• The City’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated at the lowest level.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is requesting that non-emergency incidents be reported online through the Sheriff’s Online Report Tracking System.
  • Report the following incidents online:

• Lost or stolen cell phones valued $950 or less
• Lost or stolen property valued $950 or less
• Vandalism, excluding graffiti, where damage is valued under $400
• Theft from an unlocked vehicle valued $950 or less
• Theft from an open or unsecured area valued $950 or less
• Supplemental Loss Form (Must already have a LASD report number)

City Events and Recreation Programs

• All Duarte Senior Center events, except for the Senior Lunch Program, have been cancelled. This includes aerobics, yoga, and excursions. The Senior Lunch Program will remain in effect, but City staff are currently exploring options to change the format that allows for “social distancing” (six feet between individuals) and keeps groups to under 10 people.
• The Little All Stars Tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 14th has been cancelled. The 3 on 3 Community Basketball Tournament also scheduled for this Saturday and the Teen Center excursion to Magic Mountain later in March have been postponed.
• The Duarte Boxing Program is suspended until the end of March.

Parks and Trails

• City parks and trails will remain open, and their maintenance and upkeep will continue.

City Meetings

• The Planning Commission will still meet on Monday, March 16th; all other City Commission meetings through April 1st are cancelled.
• A decision has not yet been made regarding cancellation of the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th.

Visit the City website for the latest status of City services. Updates will be shared regularly through the City’s social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – and by calling City Hall at (626) 357-7931.

Resources on COVID-19

California Department of Health

County of Los Angeles Public Health

Centers for Disease Control