Lakewood's two RSS feeds provide daily and weekly headlines
|  Using the feeds
Lakewood Online RSS feed 
Lakewood eMagazine RSS feed
If you already have a feed reading tool, use these RSS buttons to open them into your feed reader or web browser. Set ups vary widely. To add one of the feeds in your RSS reader: 1. Right click on the feed that interests you and select Copy Shortcut. This will copy the feed link to your clipboard.
2. Paste the link into your RSS reader.
Or, copy and paste this link text into your chosen feed reader or use the “add” button in you Google or Yahoo account. |
Two RSS feeds automatically serve up the latest headlines from Lakewood Online and the city’s weekly HTML eMagazine directly to your desktop or RSS-enabled phone.
The homepage feed gives updates of frequently added Lakewood Online news stories. eMagazines are published every week and can be seen via RSS or you can subscribe to the illustrated HTML e-mail magazine itself.
What is RSS?
"RSS feeds" act like a personal website checker and typically show headline links and short story summaries from the websites you choose to follow.
Subscriptions are usually free and give you automatic updates as new content is published on these websites.
If you set up an RSS feed from the New York Times Sports section, for example, you would be notified whenever a new article was posted. The notification takes place in whatever RSS reader you choose to use.
Free RSS reader programs can be found at Downloads.com and are built in to some e-mail programs, Google and Yahoo accounts and smart phones.
How do I start using RSS feeds?
To use an RSS feed you need either an RSS reader program or be using a program or web-based account that has RSS features built in.
- Choose an RSS reader. An internet search will return many options. Some readers are web-based, such as Google Reader, My Yahoo! and Bloglines. Web-based readers require no software installation and are accessible from any computer that has Internet access.
Other readers are downloadable applications, such as FeedReader or FeedDemon.
- Once you’ve chosen an RSS reader, follow the instructions to download, install, and open the reader.
- Decide what type of content you want the RSS reader to monitor. Many websites provide RSS, which can usually be found on those sites as a link. An orange button is often used to display the service’s availability.
Sometimes the RSS feed is automatically added to the RSS reader and updates are sent every time new content is available. Alternatively, you may have to click the RSS link and copy it into your RSS reader.
How to access RSS?
Here are some examples of websites that provide RSS Readers for download. Some are free:
http://www.rssreader.com
http://www.feedreader.com
http://www.pluck.com
http://www.newsgator.com
Also see Feed Validator: http://www.feedvalidator.org
Please note: The City of Lakewood, California is not affiliated with any of these vendors and is not responsible for any of the software provided or listed by these vendors. Before install any software, be sure to check if it is compatible with your particular system.
To view Lakewood Online feeds in your RSS Reader:
1. The addresses below corresponds to the feed you want, in XML format.
2. Paste the URL into your reader.
Please note that by accessing the RSS feeds, you agree to the Terms of Use, which govern your use of the RSS Service and are set forth below.
Lakewood Online RSS feed
Lakewood eMagazine RSS feed
TERMS OF USE
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) service is a means by which the City of Lakewood, California offers feeds for Lakewood Online news in XML format ("RSS Content") to visitors of who use RSS aggregators. These Terms of Use govern your use of the RSS service and may be changed at any time, without notice by the City of Lakewood and Lakewood Online.
Use of RSS Service
RSS is a free service offered by the City of Lakewood and Lakewood Online to individuals for private, non-commercial use. You must use the RSS feeds as provided by Lakewood Online and you may not edit or modify the text, content or links supplied by Lakewood Online.
Content of RSS Feed
You may not insert any intermediate page, splash page or other content between the RSS link and the applicable Lakewood Online site web page.
Right to Discontinue Feeds
Lakewood Online reserves the right to discontinue providing any or all of the RSS feeds at any time and to require you to cease displaying, distributing or otherwise using any or all of the RSS feeds for any reason including, without limitation, your violation of any provision of these Terms of Use.
General Disclaimer
Information presented on this Web site is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the reader. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and up-to-date, the City of Lakewood and Lakewood Online does not certify the authenticity of information that originates from third parties.
Under no circumstances shall the City of Lakewood and Lakewood Online be liable for any actions taken or omissions made from reliance on any information contained herein from whatever source nor shall the City and County be liable for any other consequences from any such reliance.
