News Archive

Safely and easily dispose of sensitive documents at the free Saturday, October 7 event.

City-authorized inspections of every water meter in the city will be done by Fathom staff from September 18 through mid-October.

Teachers must apply by September 29 for classroom grants of materials and technology of up to $500.

Parents and children, ages 3-11, can enjoy an outdoor experience together and spend a night out under the stars at Monte Verde Park October 21 and 22.

This year is the 65th anniversary of the opening of Lakewood Center and its anchor tenant, the Macy’s building.

Sign-ups for this year’s Lakewood Education Foundation (LEF) charity golf tournament are underway.

Residents are invited to attend Lakewood's annual event on Wednesday, November 8 at the Centre at Sycamore Plaza.

Lakewood High School 2013 alumnus J.P. Crawford made his major league baseball debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on September 5.

The City of Lakewood launches the fourth annual "Thank a Servicemember" campaign this fall.

Lakewood residents will soon have three new eateries to satisfy their taste buds.

September marks the first month on the job for Lakewood’s new city manager, Thaddeus McCormack.

Original Lakewood resident Alleen Cooper has been writing letters of thanks to U.S. troops for more than 70 years.

Lakewood's Bolivar Park refurbished playground equipment has been installed in Matapalo, Costa Rica to the delight of the entire community.

Online registration is now open for the Lakewood Fall/Winter recreation catalog, arriving this weekend at Lakewood homes.

Thousands of residents enjoyed the evening concert and all-day events at the August 19 Summer Fest at Lakewood Center.

EDCO is now the direct point of contact for Lakewood residents.

This July 4^th, Sheriff’s deputies responded to 120 complaints of illegal fireworks in Lakewood.

From July 31 to August 18, EDCO Disposal will deliver free green waste rolling carts to every Lakewood single-family residence.

The Lakewood City Council has chosen Thaddeus McCormack, currently the city manager of Santa Fe Springs, to be the new city manager for Lakewood.

In 2016, 111 Lakewood school projects received grants totaling $51,830. Your help is needed again this year.

Watch Lakewood CityTV's video for tips on how to keep pets safe at home and around town.

Mosquitoes can quickly breed in water left standing for just a few days, leading to the spread of diseases like West Nile virus and the new threat of the Zika virus.

Howard Chambers served 41 years as chief executive of Lakewood.

The Sephora store held a grand re-opening to celebrate.

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon honored World War II veteran and Lakewood resident Sam Sachs as the 2017 Veteran of the Year for the 63rd Assembly District.

The water conservation construction project is continuing at Bolivar Park this summer...and so is the fun!

The public is invited to share stories of Lakewood-connected veterans by submitting a photo and completing a short online form.

Unsupervised water play can lead to tragedy. Share these tips to keep children safe.

Eleven Lakewood students honored for academics and service.

On April 2, Lakewood welcomed a new commander to the L.A. County Sheriff's Station on Clark Avenue.

Lakewood is one of only 31 cities in California and 258 cities nationwide honored by KaBOOM!

Like possums and raccoons, coyotes have adapted over the years to suburban life throughout California and the nation.

Assembly Bill 1250 would make it very hard and very costly for cities, including Lakewood, to contract for services.

Lakewood veteran Sam Sachs recently celebrated his 102nd birthday surrounded by fellow veterans, friends and family.

Victor Thompson was honored at the City of Lakewood's recent appreciation luncheon for all senior volunteers.

About 500 volunteers turned out to lend a hand on Volunteer Day to give some TLC to the homes of disabled, senior and other Lakewood neighbors.

Shelters fill with animals in the spring, making it a great time to consider pet adoption.

Donations are still needed and greatly appreciated to help the Rotary Club of Lakewood refurbish, transport and install old Lakewood playground equipment in Costa Rica.

Sign up for one or more week-long programs held at Rynerson Park.

Two options for Lakewood residents.

Thanks to the winter rains and recent warm days, the California native landscape of the San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail in Lakewood is in full bloom and worth a visit.

Arbor Week was celebrated in mid-March with a fun educational program to teach Lakewood kids about the urban forest.

Lakewood Sheriff’s Station personnel thank Lakewood residents.

Thanks to the efforts of runners and volunteers, Lakewood Run proceeds will help local nonprofit programs.

Mayfair High School students are taking part in a unique and award-winning program to get an introduction to healthcare career fields.

Tokyo Hibachi opened February 8 at its new location on Woodruff Avenue.

Lakewood Council Member Steve Croft is the new board president of GLACVCD.

Project Shepherd volunteers are recognized with an "I Made A Difference" pin for helping neighbors in need in this Lakewood CityTV video.

For the Lakewood Education Foundation, 2016 was a record-breaking year. They fulfilled 111 classroom improvement grant requests from Lakewood schools, giving a total of $51,830.

Residents can use the safe viewing area to watch the work progress on Bolivar Park.

Lakewood resident Billie Gardiner celebrated her 100th birthday at Weingart Senior Center on Friday, December 2.

For the 14th straight year, Lakewood Sheriff's deputies have put Christmas decorations on the home of Deputy Dave Powell's widow, Emma.

On Small Business Saturday, Mayor Piazza visited several small businesses in Lakewood and presented them with an "I Made A Difference" pin.

In the past year, Mayor Ron Piazza and Lakewood City Council Members have honored over 800 residents and business community members who have made a difference in the community.

When the innovative stormwater-capture project is completed, Bolivar Park will also receive new picnic shelters.

Try these tips to reduce your chances of having your tires and rims stolen.

The two newest reasons to “Shop Lakewood” happen Thursday, September 22, when BevMo! and H&M open their doors to the public for special grand opening events.

A gallery of over 30 large Lakewood historic photographs from the city’s archive now lines the main hallway at city hall.

The state government is now sponsoring a program to make basic auto insurance more affordable.

Lakewood's retailers offer great value, especially to residents.

The new site tells the stories of Lakewood-connected veterans and active-duty military service members.

Longtime favorite Lakewood restaurant plans to reopen late this summer at a new location.

Keep insect repellant nearby as the summer progresses.

Lakewood is one of only 30 cities in California and 257 cities nationwide honored by KaBOOM!

Project honors veterans by sharing their stories digitally for generations to come.

New LED lights (left) provide more natural light than current style (right).

The Lakewood City Council approved new water rules to go into effect June 1.

New campaign recognizes those who 'made a difference' in Lakewood.

The city council asked probing questions about outages and customer service issues.

Tracking bargains for Lakewood shoppers is what ShopLakewood.org is all about.

New fitness and play area opens at Rynerson Park.

Ninety-five percent of residents rate the city as an excellent or good place to live.

Creating a disaster plan and working with neighbors will help you survive.

A tip from Lakewood Home & Garden.

More items can now be recycled.

Design award praises building’s transparency, openness and visual presence.

The CHP offers advice if you think you're encountering individuals impersonating officers.

Neighborhood Watch offers insight on dealing with potential crime.

CityTV continues its series of profiles of local businesses.

Two hometown kids (Justin Turner and Travis d’Arnaud) are delivering for their teams in the National League Division Series.

Lakewood has come up with a solution to help our trees and landscaping make it through the drought using recycled water.

Lakewood CityTV offers a special in-depth look at the stirring poem, "The Boys of Del Valle Park," as told through historic video footage and interviews.

“Pickleball” is a popular addition to Lakewood's Active Plus fitness activities for older adults. It mixes the concepts of badminton, ping pong and tennis on a relatively small court.

Lakewood residents don’t need to wait to take a free water-wise class. They can go online at their convenience and bone up on ways to save. The “Landscape 101.”

Special Olympics delegations from around the world came to Lakewood's Youth Center.

Lakewood's Dennis Lander receives veterans award from Assemblyman Anthony Rendon.

You can now compare your water usage in the most recent billing period with the past two years during the same time of year.

“Water Wise Tips for Kids” is one of many environmentally-conscious videos featured on Lakewood Online and run daily on Lakewood’s CityTV channel.

The channel has produced two new videos that explore these threats. “How the Suburbs Happened” and “Suburbs Threatened.”

Lakewood’s tradition of bringing community life to pictures and video was evident at this year’s special Memorial Day.

Lakewood’s water department wants residents to know they can use their water meter as a water-saving tool.

Lakewood put the airplane back into “Airplane Park” at two special Memorial Day events.

A new CityTV video profiles the opening of the third and final section of the Lakewood Nature Trail along the San Gabriel River.

Now is a great time to consider pet adoption. In the spring, the number of stray and unwanted animals grows. Homes are needed. See video.

For 31 years, CityTV programming about Lakewood.

Lakewood residents can benefit from looking at the water-saving ideas of other Lakewood and Long Beach homeowners.

Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) is coming to Lakewood. The project will refurbish and remodel the center at South Street at Palo Verde Avenue. The opening is planned before Thanksgiving.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Lakewood Station deputies are reminding drivers of the importance of staying focused when behind the wheel.

While the initial brick-ordering deadline of April 1 has passed, the city is still taking orders and may be able to install additional orders by Memorial Day, May 25. Any orders not installed by May 25 will be installed later in the year.

CityTV Channel 31 presents a video profile of student athlete Daniel McArthur. Daniel was honored as the 2014 Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame Athlete of the Year.

The making of the Lakewood community is dramatically illustrated in a new gallery of historical photographs now accessible through the city’s website.

Lakewood’s history section has expanded to 11 updated and searchable chapters. It is fully llustrated with nearly 200 photographs--many never before published.

The City of Lakewood purchased six new DASH vans in 2014. The city’s transit service helped over 1,200 senior and disabled Lakewood residents stay mobile and active with 19,000 round-trips last year.

One of AT&T’s first new concept stores in Southern California will open in mid-December at Lakewood Center. Construction is currently underway.

Lakewood residents can have the convenience of paying their city trash and water utility bills online.