Fall recreation registration opens Aug. 28 Published on August 18, 2025 Registration for the 2025 Fall/Winter Recreation Catalog opens Aug. 28. The new catalog is packed full of fun programs and activities to make life better for all ages. Pick up a copy at libraries, parks and at City Hall starting Labor Day weekend. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Labor Day closure and service changes Published on August 18, 2025 Lakewood City Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 1. There will be no trash pickup that day, and a one-day trash pickup delay all week. Street sweeping is canceled for Sept. 1-5 as well. Tagged as: , Holiday service changes
Golf tournament to help Lakewood students Published on August 15, 2025 You can help students attending Lakewood schools by supporting the Lakewood Education Foundation (LEF) Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 17. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Council Recap: Parks Long Range Plan Published on August 13, 2025 At their Tuesday evening meeting, the City Council received and filed the report on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Long-Range Plan. Tagged as: , Council Recap
Lemonade Day Lakewood Published on August 13, 2025 Seventeen teams of young entrepreneurs completed the official Lemonade Day program and served the public from their lemonade stands on Saturday, Aug. 9 several locations around Lakewood. See the photo gallery from the day. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
L. A. County warns of West Nile virus threat Published on August 11, 2025 In early August, officials confirmed the first mosquito sample in Lakewood in 2025 to test positive for West Nile virus. It is a reminder to be vigilant about protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Tagged as: , Announcements
Beware of unlicensed solicitors trying to access your home Published on August 10, 2025 Solicitors falsely claiming to work for the Lakewood Water Resources Department have been going door-to-door recently, attempting to enter homes by offering to test your water or conducting a survey. Here's what to do if a solicitor comes to your door. Tagged as: , Community Safety
College Fair Oct. 14 Published on August 05, 2025 Lakewood's annual College Fair is Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Centre. Parents and teens are invited to explore the many college options. Plus, register now for either or both of the two free college information workshops held Oct. 21 and Oct. 22. Space is limited. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Family resources, Teens
Back to school safety tips Published on August 04, 2025 As Lakewood schools welcome students back to the classroom for the new school year in August, it’s important for parents to spend time and review a safe route for getting their children to school. Drivers and bicyclists should also review these tips for safety near busy schools as well. Tagged as: , Public Safety
Grants and loans available to low-income residents Published on July 30, 2025 The City of Lakewood administers a program that offers grants and interest-free, deferred-payment loans for low-income residents to repair and rehabilitate their homes. New this year is a grant to provide interior and exterior accessibility upgrades. Tagged as: , Announcements