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    City Seeking Local College Grads for Recognition
    April 1, 2024

    Garden Grove residents graduating from a college or university this year are invited to submit their information for the annual Garden Grove College Graduates’ Reception on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. All attending graduates will be entered into opportunity drawings for cash prizes.

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    Stay Focused, Stay Safe: Get Off Your Apps
    March 29, 2024

    April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Garden Grove Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.

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    City Council Approves Project Agreement for New Police Facility, Civic Center Improvements
    March 29, 2024

    At the Tuesday, March 26, 2024 regular Garden Grove City Council meeting, the city council approved a project agreement with Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate for the design and construction of a new public safety facility for the Garden Grove Police Department, a new parking structure, a

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    Interim Assistant City Manager Named To Official Position
    March 29, 2024

    Garden Grove City Manager Lisa Kim has named Matt West, a 25-year public service professional, to the position of Assistant City Manager. West, a former city manager for the City of Tustin, had served as Garden Grove’s Interim Assistant City Manager since January 2024.

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    Saturday's Eggscavation Event Canceled Due to Weather
    March 27, 2024

    Due to inclement weather, Garden Grove’s annual “Eggscavation” event scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Atlantis Play Center, located at 13630 Atlantis Way in Garden Grove Park, is canceled. Ticket holders will be contacted for ticket refunds.

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    Community Invited to Magnolia Park Playground Dedication April 9
    March 18, 2024

    The City of Garden Grove invites the community to attend a dedication event for Magnolia Park’s new citrus farm-themed playground on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at 11402 Magnolia Street. The free event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, themed giveaways, and snacks.

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    Residents Invited to Obtain Free Compost April 13
    March 11, 2024

    On Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the Garden Grove Sanitary District, in collaboration with Republic Services, will host the annual Compost Giveaway, offering residents up to 60 gallons of nutrient-rich compost for free.

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    CalOptima Health Creates Innovative Partnership With Local Public Housing Authorities
    March 7, 2024

    CalOptima Health has teamed up with Orange County’s four Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to streamline the Medi-Cal application process and enhance health care access for residents.

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    Free Bulky Item Drop-off Day at Skylark Elementary
    March 7, 2024

    On Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the City of Garden Grove and Garden Grove Sanitary District, in collaboration with Republic Services, will host a community cleanup day, offering residents the opportunity to dispose of bulky items for free.

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    Garden Grove Updates First-Time Home Buyer Program
    March 7, 2024

    The City of Garden Grove has updated the First-Time Home Buyer Program that now enables income-eligible homebuyers looking to purchase a home in Garden Grove to borrow up to $110,000 with 0% interest rate. A minimum down payment of 3% is required.