The proposal to organize a program of “dumpster days/community cleanup” in each of the city’s six council districts was approved at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council. The vote was […]
“Dumpster days” win approval
COVID financial shadow passing
The first post-COVID-19 budgets for Garden Grove were passed by the city council Tuesday night as the economy – and the municipal treasury – recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. […]
How to use $50.6m “rescue” cash
The $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” to combat the coronavirus and its effects on the economy will make an estimated $50.6 million available for Garden Grove, the city council was told […]
New growth may “Sprout” here
The last time this many people gathered at 9852 Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove was when George W. Bush was president, the top movie was “Revenge of the Sith” and millions tuned […]
Lt. John Reynolds dead at 59
Lt. John Reynolds, a long-time veteran officer of the Garden Grove Police Department has died at the age of 59 Sunday morning from complications of COVID-19. Reynolds served in a variety of […]
City statement on protests, justice
The following statement was issued Monday by the City of Garden Grove: As cities across the nation, including a handful in Orange County, deal with mass protests following the controversial death of […]
City Hall will re-open lobby Monday
On Monday, May 18, 2020, Garden Grove City Hall, located at 11222 Acacia Parkway, will re-open its lobby counters under modified services, in line with Orange County Health Care Agency public safety […]
Moving toward Stage 2 of recovery
How fast will Garden Grove be able to “re-open” its economy without risking public health? Mayor Steve Jones made a statement on Monday as California moves forward with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan […]
Ambulance response times are debated
By Jim Tortolano Told it was potentially a “matter of life and death,” the Garden Grove City Council late Tuesday night took up a complaint from Councilmember George Brietigam about ambulance service […]
Sunny budget now, storm clouds ahead?
A sunny budget for the next two years for Garden Grove is being trailed by some potentially stormy clouds. The city council on Tuesday night approved a biennial budget for 2019-2020 and […]
