Crime is down. Neighborhoods are thriving. But chaos in Sacramento threatens California's cities.
01/27/2010 In his remarks during the Lakewood State of the City program, Mayor Todd Rogers noted the achievements of 2009 and the forecast of what 2010 may bring. “We will build on what we achieved in 2009,” Mayor Rogers said, “in public safety, in community development, in business development, in recreation, and the environment.”
Captain Christy Guyovich reviewed the state of Lakewood’s law enforcement. She noted that serious crime in Lakewood declined nearly 2 percent in the first 11 months of the year from levels in 2008 that were already low. All forms of property crime dropped nearly four percent. Robberies dropped nearly 29 percent.
Help for troubled mortgages
There are federal, state and local resources available for homeowners in difficult financial straits and facing losing their homes. These are the best resources for residents dealing with mortgage issues. “Loan modification” is a term now commonly heard in the media. But, it’s not a guaranteed option for trouble mortgage payers.
Loan modification is an adjustment to a home loan that lowers the monthly payments--sometimes only temporarily. In some cases this involves only the interest on the loan, not the principal. More...
This event offers local business executives an opportunity to profit from economic forecast data, insight from notable guest speakers, and essential information to assist in navigating the ever-changing California business climate.
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Trash collection in Lakewood is changing Starting on Monday, March 1 Lakewood’s waste collection contractor will deliver new gray carts for all your household trash that is neither recyclable nor green waste.The new carts will be delivered on your regular trash day.
And on your next trash day, recyclables will go in the blue cart you received in October 2009. Other (non-recyclable) trash will go in the gray cart. And garden and lawn clippings will go in the metal or plastic cans you formerly used for all of your trash. More...
Housing summit: Housing alternatives for seniors The City of Lakewood is hosting a free Senior Housing Summit on Saturday, March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Weingart Senior Center. The program is designed to help seniors and children of aging parents who are interested in learning more about Lakewood/Long Beach area housing alternatives. More...
Tax return help available at Weingart Senior Center
Volunteers will be available this spring at Weingart Senior Center to help low-income families, individuals, seniors and handicapped individuals prepare their basic tax returns. Appointments are for Mondays and Thursdays. A reservation is required. To make an appointment, please call 562-630-6141.
Lakewood Meals on Wheels needs volunteers
The Lakewood Meals On Wheels program (MOW) has been making life easier for elderly residents and shut-ins of all ages since 1975. Today, MOW volunteers range in age from teens to seniors and help with everything from making sandwiches and packaging meals to driving and delivering meals to dozens of Lakewood clients.
For more about volunteering or for more information about the Meals On Wheels program, call 562-925-8747, or use the Lakewood Online Volunteer Interest form.
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Free emergency responder training Lakewood is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Both lecture and hands-on exercises cover topics like light search and rescue, triage, fire safety, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
The free 20-hour program educates residents about disaster preparedness and basic disaster response skills for dealing with a serious crisis situation. It runs on three consecutive Saturdays February 27, March 6 and 13.Click for eCatalog More...
Heavy rain and high winds can snarl traffic, down power lines and flood property. Resources are available to help residents make preparations for severe weather.
Lakewood Regional's expanded cardiac lab
To help improve local access to highly specialized heart care services, Lakewood Regional Medical Center has completed a large expansion of its cardiac catheterization laboratory. Click for video
The expansion of technology will offer a state-of-the-art cardiac care unit. Hospital officials say they are eager to be able to offer such a comprehensive cardiac program to those who need this type of specialized service.
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Preparations for this year’s Pan Am Fiesta are underway and The Pan Am Fiesta Committee is requesting applications for event booths. The fiesta weekend will be Saturday and Sunday,
May 8 and 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Some festivities begin Friday, May 7.
Carefully review and follow the form’s instructions. Registration will be conducted through mail-in registration only. More...
Fix up/paint up grants, loans Qualified Lakewood homeowners can get help from city hall to make their home more comfortable, safer, and more attractive. Grants and no-interest loans are available from $3,000 to $18,000 to repaint exteriors, repair windows and doors, replace worn roofing material, and retrofit interiors for the needs of senior and disabled residents.
The grant and no-interest loan program each have eligibility requirements that are income and asset based. See the links in the right-hand box for additional information and application forms in easily printable PDF. NOTE: This program is only available to low and moderate income families. More...
2010 Census is hiring
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work. Best of all, census takers work right in their own communities.
Census taker jobs are excellent for people who want to work part-time, those who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community.
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