News Archive
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Openings Available for Upcoming Disaster Preparedness Training
January 6, 2023
The City of Garden Grove’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host a free 20-hour workshop to train individuals to prepare for and recover from disasters, as well as learn various life-saving skills.
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City Now Accepting Online Applications for Garden Grove Police Positions
January 5, 2023
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting online applications for sworn and non-sworn positions. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 30, 2023. To apply online, visit www.ggpd.org/join.
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City Hall Closed, Emergency Services Available during Holiday Closure
December 15, 2022
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, Garden Grove City Hall and the H. Louis Lake Senior Center will be closed from Monday, December 26, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023.
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Deputy Chief Named City’s New Police Chief
December 15, 2022
Garden Grove City Manager Scott Stiles has named Deputy Chief Amir El-Farra as Garden Grove’s new chief of police. A 27-year law enforcement veteran, El-Farra became the department’s deputy chief in 2021, serving second in command to former police chief Tom DaRé.
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Garden Grove Police Department - National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Winter DUI Mobilization
December 13, 2022
With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Garden Grove Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
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City Now Accepting Applications for City Commissions
December 13, 2022
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for candidates to serve as non-compensated commissioners. Applicants must be Garden Grove residents and registered voters, be able to serve a two-year term of office, and be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings.
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Free Kitchen Pails for Organics Recycling Available at Republic Services
December 13, 2022
Garden Grove residents can now pick up a free kitchen pail for organics recycling, from Republic Services, located at 1131 N. Blue Gum Street, in Anaheim. The free kitchen pails will be available during regular business hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Application Period Opening for Home Repair Grants
December 12, 2022
Starting Monday, December 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., qualified low-income Garden Grove residents can apply for the City of Garden Grove’s Home Repair Program, which offers grant funding of up to $5,000 for home improvements. The grant does not need to be repaid.
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Garden Grove Police Department - DUI Checkpoints
December 12, 2022
On December 17 and December 30, the Garden Grove Police Department will conduct two driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints from 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Garden Grove.
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Final Week for "BiGG" Winnings
December 6, 2022
Next week is the last opportunity to turn in receipts for the City of Garden Grove’s end-of-year Buy in Garden Grove (BiGG) campaign, Black Friday Goes BiGG, offering Garden Grove shoppers the opportunity to win $500, $250, a 1-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge Southern California, and more.