Mayor's Welcome

September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Garden Grove Police Department encourages everyone on our roads to care for one another and keep pedestrians safe from crashes and injuries.

Based on data projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2022, the highest number since 1981. In California, pedestrian deaths account for more than 25% of all traffic deaths.

As the summer travel season wraps up, the Garden Grove Police Department reminds drivers to stay safe and be responsible by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“The community’s well-being is our top priority, so we’re asking that if you know you’ll be out drinking, have a game plan for how to get home safely,” Garden Grove Police Chief Amir El-Farra said. “There is never a good excuse for driving after drinking or using drugs that impair.”

The City of Garden Grove is now accepting online applications for sworn and non-sworn positions for the Garden Grove Police Department. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 25, 2023. To apply online, visit ggpd.org/join.

Job openings for full-time and part-time positions include:
• Police Cadet
• Police Recruit
• Police Recruit - Academy Enrolled
• Police Officer - Academy Trained
• Lateral Police Officer

Seniors are invited to attend the H. Louis Lake Senior Center’s Resource Fair and Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., located at 11300 Stanford Avenue. Admission and parking are free.

Attendees will receive free giveaways from participating vendors, including CalOptima, Meals on Wheels Orange County, and more. Activities include opportunity drawings, music, and a free meal for the first 100 seniors registered.

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Garden Grove Sanitary District and Republic Services will host a shredding and community cleanup day at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center’s east parking lot, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue.

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Garden Grove City Hall and the H. Louis Lake Senior Center will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. Street sweeping services will not be provided on the holiday, and will resume the next day. Trash pick-up will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

For more information on street sweeping, please call the Public Works Department at (714) 741-5382.

• Tiếng Việt

The City of Garden Grove invites local teens, ages 13-17, to join the Garden Grove Teen Action Collaborative (GGTAC), a program empowering teens to become future leaders in their community. GGTAC will meet every third Thursday of the month, beginning Thursday, September 21, 2023 through Thursday, May 17, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue.

For more information and to register, visit ggcity.org/ggtac, or call the Community Services Department at (714) 741-5290.

The Fall 2023 Garden Grove Parks and Recreation Guide, the primary source for fall programs, classes, activities, and special events, is now available at ggparksandrec.com. Programs run from Friday, September 1, 2023, through Sunday, December 31, 2023. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for classes in advance to ensure placement.

The City of Garden Grove invites local teens, ages 13-17, to join the Garden Grove Teen Action Collaborative (GGTAC), a program empowering teens to become future leaders in their community. GGTAC will meet every third Thursday of the month, beginning Thursday, September 21, 2023 through Thursday, May 17, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue.

Due to excessive high-temperatures, the City of Garden Grove’s cooling center is open today, August 28, 2023 through tomorrow, August 29, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cooling center is located at the Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center, located at 13641 Deodara Drive, in Garden Grove Park.

All ages are welcome to enjoy the center’s air-conditioned accommodations. Visitors will have access to the center’s lobby and restrooms. Food will not be available. No pets are allowed except for service animals.