Mayor's Welcome

The City of Garden Grove has updated its First-Time Home Buyer Program that provides no-interest loans to income-eligible homebuyers looking to purchase a home in Garden Grove. The program now includes a down-payment assistance loan of up to $50,000 for moderate-income households whose household incomes fall below the moderate-income limits in Orange County. For households below the low-income limits in Orange County, the program will continue to offer loans of up to $110,000.

The ground is broken and Garden Grove's Civic Center Revitalization Project has begun. The project includes a new Police Station, parking structure and a multi-use park. Those attending the earth moving event shared their excitement for the new additions to the City's downtown area. GGTV3 reporter Angela Cranon has the story.

A reception was held for new Garden Grove Assistant City Manager, Matt West at the Community Meeting Center. Matt brings many years of experience in city management, finance and community development to our City. He has served as interim Assistant City Manager since January 2024. GGTV3 reporter Breanna Greenup was at the reception and has the story.

The City of Garden Grove re-launches its “Foods of Garden Grove” initiative, highlighting over 100 of Garden Grove’s most acclaimed and customer-favored international food and drink establishments. The initiative, furthering the City’s efforts to support its small-business community and championed by Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones, offers a virtual food tour from the City’s recognized ethnic enclaves, including Garden Grove’s Little Saigon and Orange County’s Koreatown, as well as Latin eateries, local favorites, and Michelin Guide honorees.

Join the Garden Grove Community Foundation and the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce as they honor Ric Lerma's legacy with a fun-filled day of golf, food, and drinks! All proceeds will benefit the Garden Grove community.

For more information and to register, visit ggcf.com/golfclassic.

The community is invited to join the Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD) at the annual National Night Out, a free community-building event featuring family activities, giveaways, live demonstrations, and raffle prizes on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place in front of the Garden Grove Police Headquarters, located at 11301 Acacia Parkway.

The City of Garden Grove will take part in the “Advancing Homeownership” fair, hosted by Wells Fargo, this Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Santa Ana College, Johnson Student Center Conference Room JSC-219, located at 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, 92706. The fair will offer information and resources related to purchasing a home. Admission, parking (Lot 11), and breakfast are free.

The City of Garden Grove will host an open house on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to update the community on the Garden Grove Civic Center Revitalization Project. The open house will be held at the Garden Grove Courtyard Center, located at 12732 Main Street.

This is the Garden Grove's State of the City address delivered by Mayor Steve Jones on Thursday, April 11th. The event was presented by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Orange County.

Steve Jones grew up in the City of Garden Grove. He decided to give back by, among other things, serving the City as Planning Commissioner, City Council Member and Mayor. During the last 25 year, his low key, energetic, no holds barred, visionary leadership has made a big impact on his home town, Garden Grove. You really have to watch the video to get the story.