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.

New Playground at Garden Grove Park

The ribbon is cut and it's time to play at the City of Garden Grove's newest playground! The aviation themed attraction was built in the middle of Garden Grove Park, west of Bolsa Grande High School and north of Westminster Boulevard. The fun zone replaces an older set of swings and climbers. It's part of a general upgrade of the park including new shelters, walkways and lighting, paid for by grant funding. Watch for more Garden Grove park improvements coming soon. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup has the story.

STOPit App Introduced by Garden Grove Unified School District

The Garden Grove Unified School District introduced the adoption of the STOPit App at a workshop called, Parenting in a Digital World. The App allows students, teachers or parents to report cyber bullying or other damaging behavior anonymously. The program is part of the District's multi-faceted effort to keep schools and students safe while promoting mental health. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup was there and has this report.

Elvis Festival in Garden Grove!

The King of Rock and Roll had people all shook up on Garden Grove's Historic Main Street recently. Everywhere you looked, there was another Elvis. They were singing, dancing, posing and even barking. The 22nd Annual Elvis Festival was a feast for the Elvis lover and likely converted some new fans for the legendary singer and actor. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup laced-up her blue suede shoes for the event and shares this story.

Think BiGG! Buy in Garden Grove and Win!

We want you to Think BIGG! Buy it in Garden Grove this holiday season and you could win cash or some great prizes. Just spend your holiday money supporting Garden Grove businesses, save your receipts from purchases made between Friday, November 25th and Thursday, December 15th. Then get those receipts to the Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street by December 15th to receive your drawing entries. Please watch the video for more details and GOOD LUCK!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Stuart Apartments in Garden Grove

The City of Garden Grove is serious about dealing with homelessness. A recent ribbon cutting ceremony spotlighted the newly renovated Stuart Apartment building. It's part of the City's Comprehensive Strategic Plan to end homelessness. The remodeled building, adorned with a beautiful mural, is a source of pride for the residents and the community. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup was there for the opening and has the story.

Join Us for Winter in the Grove 2022

Winter in the Grove is pure fun, and it's right here in Garden Grove! Bring the family to Village Green Park on Saturday, December 3rd from 3 pm to 7 pm. There will be snow, crafts, photo opportunities and the lighting of the big Christmas tree. Local groups will sing and dance for your entertainment and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there as well. Please watch the video for more details. Happy Holidays Garden Grove!

Garden Grove Cares About Your Child

The City of Garden Grove cares about your child and car seat safety! The seats can be complicated and the instructions are not always clear. The Garden Grove Police Department offers free help to parents and caregivers wanting to get this safety device installed and working properly. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup has the story of a clinic held by the GGPD as part of Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week.

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