State of the City in Garden Grove News Story 2023

Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones delivers a "magical" State of the City presentation to a full-house at the Hyatt Regency Orange County Hotel. World Class Magician, Johnny Ace Palmer was on hand to demonstrate some magic, but Mayor Jones credited talented staff, hard work and good planning for the magical success of the City in many areas. The event was hosted by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup was there and has the story.

Street Medicine Program in Garden Grove

The City of Garden Grove is partnering with CalOptima Health to offer the first street medicine program in Orange County. This forward thinking program brings healthcare to those who need it most. The service along with Be Well OC and the Central Cities Navigation Center present a multi-faceted effort to help the unhoused and improve the quality of life in the City of Garden Grove. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup has the story.

The Garden Grove Community Foundation Celebrates 25 Years!

Join us for a nostalgic look back at the last 25 years of the Garden Grove Community Foundation. The Foundation provides scholarships, puts on summer concerts and events and contributes to the overall quality of life in the City. This video contains a musical collage of memories as well as a few GGTV3 stories weaved-in highlighting the organization and it's accomplishments over the last 25 years.

Garden Grove has a New City Manager

The Garden Grove Community Meeting Center is packed with people to welcome new City Manager, Lisa Kim. Kim had been serving as Assistant City Manager and Director of Community and Economic Development, and was promoted from within the organization. She says her top priorities are listening and meeting the needs and concerns of the community. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup has the story.

Garden Grove's H. Louis Lake Senior Center

Garden Grove's H. Louis Lake Senior Center is the place to be for the 55-and-older crowd in and around Garden Grove. With a wide variety of activities and opportunities, the Center is a home away from home for many in the community. Staff at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center have fun working with the members and some of the members also enjoy volunteering there. GGTV3 Reporter Angela Cranon has the story.

Garden Grove Swears In New Council and Spotlights Retiring Police Chief

A capacity crowd looked on as the Mayor, one reelected Councilmember and two new Councilmembers were sworn in. The City of Garden Grove welcomed Mayor Steve Jones for his fourth term and returning District 1 Councilmember, George Brietigam for his second. New to the Council are District 3 Councilmember Cindy Tran and District 4 Councilmember Joe DoVinh. The evening also featured a Community Spotlight honoring retiring Police Chief Tom DaRe. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup was there and shares this story.

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