Lakewood, California
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Watch out for Lakewood's
slow-moving water saver
 Recycled-water truck makes rounds
Recycled-water truck

Lakewood has come up with a solution to help our trees and landscaping make it through the drought. The city is now operating two water tankers pulled behind city pickup trucks to spray recycled water on the trees and landscaping.

Recycled water is wastewater from homes and businesses that has been treated to a level safe to use for irrigation. State rules allow irrigating with recycled water, and expanding the use of recycled water for irrigation is a key component of a long-term solution to California's water troubles.

A safety note for motorists: The recycled water truck needs to drive very slowly to adequately irrigate each area. So when you see the water truck up ahead with its lights flashing, please slow down and drive carefully.

 
Sessions run through September
Bike students
Learn to ride your bicycle comfortably and safely in the streets! Metro is currently offering free classes at three different skill levels through the end of September. You will receive a helmet, bicycle light set, and safety manual after completing a course. Students must be 14 or older to attend. More 
Joins new water-wise garden as a reminder to conserve
Lakewood Water Heroes 
Water-wise plants and groundcover have been installed in the city garden at the busy corner of Clark Ave. and Del Amo Blvd., across the street from Albertson's.

And, as a fun way to promote water conservation by Lakewood residents, above the garden is a colorful banner showing everyday people who have become "Super Water Savers."

The banner plays off the popular theme of "super heroes." In this case, the super heroes are a diverse group of Lakewood adults and children calling on everyone to do their part to help Lakewood reach its community goal of reducing water use by 20%. For tips on reducing your water use click here or call 562-866-9971, extension 2140. Click here for a list of the water-wise plants used in the new city garden.
Samples test positive in 34 Los Angeles County cities
CityTV on West Nile efforts On August 14, Lakewood joined 33 other Los Angeles County cities that have tested positive for West Nile virus mosquito samples this year. The report is a reminder for residents to take precautions as we join neighbors Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos and Long Beach who have also had West Nile mosquito samples in 2015.

A new Lakewood CityTV video interviews a Lakewood resident who contracted West Nile virus in the past. The segment also gives insight into what you can do to protect yourself. See www.lakewoodcity.org/WestNileVideo.
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More drivers, pedestrians and cyclists will be on the road 
Students are back on the streets
Drivers and students need to take care as Lakewood's school districts open their doors again for the new school year in late August and early September. Helping get the community's 15,000 students back to school safely each fall is a big job that the City of Lakewood has assisted with since the 1950s.

Lake�wood's back-to-school effort has four elements: the city's "Sug�gested Route to School" maps, classroom instruction, Sheriff's traffic enforcement and safety reminders for the public.

Maps located at www.lakewoodcity.org/backtoschool show the location of traffic signals, stop signs and crossing guards. More
Keep a 3-foot space for safety
Kids with bikes It's the back-to-school season, which reminds us that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are required to obey the same rules of the road. Motorists must allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist, only drive in the bike lane when preparing to make a turn within 200 feet from an intersection and look carefully for bicyclists before opening doors next to moving traffic.

Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic, stop at stop signs and signals, have reflectors and lighting equipment if used at night and be visible at all times. Remember that it's the law for children under the age of 18 to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or skates.  

Cyclists and motorists need to share the road. More 
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Planet Lakewood

Shelters fill in summer: Adopt a pet 

Signups for adult softball, kickball and volleytennis continue until Friday, August 21
Pickleball continues to grow as active adults stay fit
Keep cool at the pools!

Explore Senior Services and Active Senior Activities at two community centers 

LASD is hiring

Lakewood Youth Sports coaches help


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