News Archive
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New Awareness Campaign to ‘Plan-Build-Beautify’ Properties Kicks Off with Social Media Giveaway
April 15, 2024
Today, the City of Garden Grove launches a new 3-month, multi-language awareness campaign, highlighting information and services from the Community Development Department’s Planning, Building and Safety
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California Mosquito Awareness Week: Time to Dump and Drain
April 15, 2024
Garden Grove, Calif. – Heavy rainfall this year has deposited substantial amounts of standing water throughout Orange County. As temperatures rise, stagnant water can become prime breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes.
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Mayor Jones to Give Last Official Address at State of the City Event
April 8, 2024
Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones will deliver his last official address at the 2024 State of the City luncheon, hosted by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Garden Grove.
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Free Compost Giveaway to Garden Grove Residents
April 4, 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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Nominate Your Front Yard Now for Recognition and Chance to Win Home Depot Gift Card
April 1, 2024
Nominations for the City of Garden Grove’s home beautification program, Garden Grove Gems, that recognizes residents for their home’s outstanding front yards, take place now through Wednesday, April 24.
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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.