Join the City of Lakewood’s Public Safety Department for their second annual Cocoa with a Deputy and Project Shepherd Toy Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at Farmers & Merchants Bank, featuring: Free hot cocoa and more! A special meet-and-greet with Santa in front of the decorated F …continue reading
Lakewood residents are cordially invited to join in the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony and community gathering on Friday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. outside The Centre at 5000 Clark Ave., next to City Hall. The fun begins at 4:30 p.m. with free carnival games and food trucks …continue reading
Lakewood City Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please note these service updates: NO trash pick-up will occur on Thursday, Nov. 24. Trash pickup for Thursday and Friday will be delayed by one day. That means pickups normally scheduled for Thursday will happen …continue reading
Since 1995, children from families enrolled in Project Shepherd have hung their holiday gift wishes in the form of paper bear ornaments on “Teddy Bear Trees” in the hopes of having them filled by an anonymous “Santa.” Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 16, Teddy Bear Trees will be displayed in Lakewood Recreation …continue reading
The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers age 16 or older available on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. New volunteers will work with seasoned American Red Cross staff and other volunteers installing smoke alarms in homes across Lakewood. No experience required. Breakfast and lunch will …continue reading
Despite all the challenges associated with COVID and supply-chain disruptions, the City of Lakewood and its contractors managed to complete the new well under budget. The new well has the capacity to meet 60% of Lakewood’s daily demand by itself, pumping water from the underground aquifers beneath the city. (The …continue reading
The City of Lakewood and EDCO Waste Services are teaming up again to sponsor a FREE shredding event to help you prevent identity theft by securely shredding sensitive documents as well as to safely dispose of unwanted e-waste. On Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon, Lakewood residents can …continue reading
A key part of the City of Lakewood’s ongoing Community Dialogue on race, equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI) is a regular discussion with Lakewood residents to hear their thoughts and suggestions on ways to build on all the good in Lakewood and make the community the safest, most welcoming place …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for September 18 through September 24 include a USC dean pleads guilty, the Coast Guard finds a diver, and the OC Japan Fair. Top Ten Stories for September 18 through September 24 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts …continue reading
The second annual multicultural food and music festival called Lakewood’s Fest-Of-All returns on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Lakewood Center in the large parking area south of El Torito and west of Target. Representing the wide variety of cultures which Lakewood is proud to have in …continue reading
Lakewood has the reputation as a city that keeps its streets in top-notch condition. That means repaving streets when pavement first begins to deteriorate…before potholes develop. The City of Lakewood’s experienced contractor, R.J. Noble Co., will continue work this month repaving major portions of six roadways. Daytime paving projects Residents …continue reading
A heat wave of high humidity and temperatures in the 90s and above is expected August 31 through next Wednesday, particularly impacting older residents who can feel more distress and often have fewer options for beating the heat. Cooling centers (open to residents of all ages) are available at: Bloomfield …continue reading
Lakewood City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Trash service will operate on the regular schedule. There will be no street sweeping on this day, no makeup sweep and no street sweeping-related parking enforcement. There will be no DASH service. When City Hall …continue reading