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Mandatory water conservation starts in Lakewood
Residents required to follow new state rules
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Water-saving modern rotar sprinker head.Because of the ongoing drought, the state government is requiring every water department in California, including Lakewood’s, to implement mandatory water conservation rules. At its July 22 meeting, the Lakewood City Council approved a plan to implement the state rules in Lakewood.

The rules technically went into effect immediately after the council’s vote, but the city will enforce them gradually over the coming days as a public information campaign educates residents about the changes.

“We want to help our residents successfully learn and follow the rules, and not be too quick or heavy-handed in our enforcement,” said Jim Glancy, the director of Lakewood’s Water Resources Department. “But we all need to get on board with the new conservation program as soon as possible.” More . . .
Time to take West Nile precautions

Summer’s longer days and warmer nights mean more outdoor activities for you and your family. It also means more exposure to mosquitoes potentially carrying the West Nile virus. The normal seasonal uptick in West Nile occurrences has reached the Lakewood region according to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVD). They urge residents to follow normal precautions against mosquito bites.

Reports show 20 communities around Los Angeles County have had mosquito samples test positive for the virus so far this year. This includes Lakewood and the surrounding communities of Bellflower, Downey and Long Beach. Though West Nile trends are less than last year, experts advise continued caution.
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Family fun events continue through summer

Lakewood’s long-standing commitment to family fun continues through July as popular “Finally It’s Friday” and “FUN-Tastic Family Night” events continue.

Lakewood’s long-standing commitment to family fun continues through July as popular “Finally It’s Friday” and “FUN-Tastic Family Night” events continue.

Registration is required for most events. Sign up at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Friday, August 1
Family Swim Night – Enchantment Under the Sea 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 8
Movie Night Under the Stars – The Wizard of Oz, rated PG 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 15
“Summer splash event” to be less wet – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Pets get another Bow Wow and Meow Day

The city’s convenient pet licensing and vaccination program has added an August date. Bow Wow and Meow Days returns Saturday, August 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the usual location at the northeast corner lot at Clark Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard near the Lakewood Civic Center.

This is an easy one-stop event for pet licensing, vaccinations at a discount, and micro chipping. Flea control products and information regarding low-cost spaying/neutering and health care for dogs and cats will also be available.


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‘Vacation check’ program increases safety for homes
Lakewood Station Commander Keith Swensson is encouraging residents to call the station to report anything unusual. “’See something, Say something’ is huge in helping us be proactive in stopping property crimes like home burglaries and people breaking into cars,” says Swensson. “Residents should call the Lakewood Sheriff Station’s 24-hour business line at 562-623-3500 without hesitation to report anything out of the ordinary.”

Swensson also wants residents to call to use the station’s “vacation check" program. “Letting the station know you’ll be gone and what patrol staff should look for is another key way to keep your home and property safe.”

You can request a vacation house-check by calling the Sheriff Station’s 24-hour business line at 562-623-3500 or online at www.lakewood.lasd.org.
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Vietnam Wall effort gets boost from video and Supervisor Don Knabe
Click for CityTV video on this community effort.The effort by the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and local veterans groups to bring a traveling version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to the chamber's "Summer Stampede" car show in Lakewood this August got some big help—and a big challenge—from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. Click to see a video on this community effort.
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Two major park improvements coming to Lakewood
The Veterans Memorial Plaza at the jet plane at Del Valle Park will be renovated and expanded in time for Memorial Day in 2015. And a new pumpkin carriage and expanded Cinderella theme will come to the school-age playground at San Martin Park by the end of 2014.
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Free battery collection kits at city hall
Convenient plastic battery collection containers can be picked up at the public works counter in city hall. The free green collection containers can be used to gather spent household single-use and rechargeable batteries ONLY.

They can later be dropped off at city hall and many electronics retailers.
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Air conditioned facilities provide heat relief for seniors
Triple-digit temperatures are hitting Southern California early this year. Older residents can feel more distress from heat and humidity and often have fewer options for beating the heat. The City of Lakewood wants to remind seniors that the air-conditioned Weingart Senior Center is a comfortable oasis, especially during the hottest time of the day--from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Seniors can use the free DASH Transit service as transportation to Weingart if they can't drive or don't have a ride. For more information on DASH call 562-924-0149.
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