Lakewood, California
Thursday June 25, 2015
New feature on water bill helps reduce usage

You can see if you're meeting the 20% reduction goal


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

 

Because of the drought, Lakewood has to cut back on its community water usage by 20% from 2013 levels. You can now use your bill to see if you're meeting that goal in your household or business.

Water use

The easiest way to reduce water consumption is to follow Lakewood's new two-day-a-week watering rules. The watering days are your trash day and then three days later. More

 

For details and tips on cutting back on your water use:  
www.lakewoodcity.org/conserve.

 
Civic Center Block Party coming this Saturday!
Family Fun Zone and Taste of Lakewood make it special!
Block Parkty Fun!

Family fun, a rockin' good time and a big, professional fireworks show return to Clark Avenue and the Lakewood Civic Center on Saturday, June 27. The Lakewood Civic Center Block Party begins at 4:00 p.m. with the Family Fun Zone activity area for kids and families and the always popular "Taste of Lakewood." Entertainment from The Zippers pop band starts at 5:00 p.m. More

Council Recap: Two-year city budget gets updated
Water modernization and rate change approved
Council Recap

In June 2014, the Lakewood City Council passed a $135 million balanced budget covering two fiscal years, from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016. Last night, the council carried out a financial review at the half-way point of that budget and decided to proceed with projects to modernize Lakewood's aging, 60-year-old water system. To continue funding the projects and other rising costs of the water system, approval was given to increasing water rates by $6.38 a month for the average residential customer starting with bills this September. Trash rates will rise less than 1%, which will help soften the impact of combined trash-water utility bills for customers. More  

Keep pets safe on July 4 

Independence Day means lots of unusual noise
Keep Pets Safe!

Independence Day means lots of unusual noise and resulting agitation and fear for many animals. This can make July 5 the busiest day of the year for animal control professionals. Place identification on pets. DO NOT take your pet to a firework show or even a neighborhood gathering. They are safer at home. More

Help keep Lakewood safe
Don't Blow It!

The Lakewood Sheriff's Station reminds residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely by not using illegal fireworks and not tolerating those who do.  

 

To support the Sheriff's efforts in suppressing the use of illegal fireworks, you can report problem locations now. If you know of a person or residence with a history of unruly/unsafe celebrations that are not in compliance with the law, please report it by calling the July 4th Tip Hotline at 562-866-9771, extension SAFE (7233). Please provide as much information as possible about the person, location and violation.  You can also email the information to service1@Lakewoodcity.org. If you observe the sale or use of illegal fireworks, call the Lakewood Sheriff's Station at 562-623-3500 immediately. More 
Lakewood Online
Planet Lakewood

Concerts in the Park

Keep cool at the pools!

Explore Senior Services and Active Senior Activities at two community centers 

Lakewood Youth Sports coaches help

LASD is hiring

Shelters fill in spring and summer: Adopt a pet 

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