Palo Verde paving project starts April 2 Published on March 31, 2026 Paving operations along Palo Verde Avenue from Carson to South Streets begin Thursday, April 2. The work is expected to last approximately four weeks. Lane closures will affect traffic. Tagged as: , City Construction/Improvement Projects
Lakewood businesses: Sign up and share your news Published on March 26, 2026 Lakewood businesses that serve the public — including places to eat, drink, shop and have fun, as well as those that offer personal services like salons, barbers and pet grooming — are invited to complete the new Business Update Form. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Recap: Flock pilot program review Published on March 25, 2026 At their March 24 evening meeting, the Lakewood City Council reviewed the results of a pilot program using Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology provided by Flock Safety Inc., and considered an agreement to continue certain elements of the system. Tagged as: , Council Recap
Mini-Pitch Soccer Tournaments coming to Palms Park Published on March 25, 2026 Teams will compete at Palms Park on June 20 and July 11, with championship matches taking place on the special mini-pitch set up at the FIFA World Cup Watch Party Event at Mayfair Park on July 19. Tagged as: , Youth Sports
Service changes for Farmworkers Day March 31 Published on March 21, 2026 Lakewood City Hall will be closed Tuesday, March 31 in observance of the Farmworkers Day holiday. Trash service will continue as usual. No street sweeping or makeup sweep. Tagged as: , Holiday service changes
Prep work continues; paving begins on Clark Avenue Published on March 20, 2026 Paving work will begin on Clark Avenue on March 25, starting from Del Amo and working north to the city limits. Crews further north on Clark Avenue will continue doing concrete improvements, lowering manholes and installing curb ramps in preparation. Lane closures will affect traffic through mid-April. Tagged as: , City Construction/Improvement Projects
Home security and theft prevention rebates Published on March 18, 2026 Lakewood residents are invited to apply for up to five rebates to help protect their home and property through purchasing and installing a home security system and/or equipment to protect their vehicles’ catalytic converters from theft. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Lakewood's State of the City annual report Published on March 17, 2026 Lakewood residents and community leaders gathered at The Centre on March 17 to hear Mayor Cassandra Chase give her State of the City remarks and to hear additional details on public safety, economic development, water and other topics affecting Lakewood. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Young athletes honored by Hall of Fame Published on March 12, 2026 The Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame event held Feb. 23, 2026 at The Centre honored Athlete of the Year Anthony Eyanson, along with the Hall of Fame's newest inductee class of 2025. See the event photos. Tagged as: , Awards & Celebration, Events & Activities
Major facility upgrades underway at City buildings and parks Published on March 04, 2026 Lakewood is completing major upgrades at City facilities to strengthen aging infrastructure and ensure residents continue to enjoy safe, comfortable and reliable public spaces. Tagged as: , City Construction/Improvement Projects