Anaheim evaluates additional sites to advance homeless efforts, address impacts on streets and parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 15, 2018) — Working with federal Judge David Carter on homelessness across Orange County, Anaheim and other North County cities are identifying sites that could serve as first-stop assessment centers as part of a larger str...

Fireworks: Save it for the Fourth

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 13, 2018) — Fourth of July is a great time to honor our country and celebrate with family. Unfortunately, some use the holiday as an excuse for weeks of illegal fireworks use before, during and after the holiday.

We urge eve...

Summer swim fun at Pearson Park Pool

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 7, 2018) — Nothing says summer like a day at the pool.

Starting this Saturday, Anaheim’s Pearson Park Pool opens with free weekend swim for kids, grown-ups and families.

From now through Labor Day, you can spend a s...

My city budget: how you can tune in

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2018) — It’s that time of year again when our city leaders discuss and ultimately decide how to spend your tax dollars.

The City Council has been holding public workshops on the proposed $1.7 billion city budget...

200-plus Anaheim employees, family give back in inaugural day of community service

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 15, 2018) — More than 200 Anaheim city employees and their families came together on Saturday, May 12, for a day of volunteer community service benefiting seniors, veterans, students, neighborhoods and those in need.

Voluntee...

Innovative jobs program for those seeking pathway from homelessness coming to Orange County

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2018) — Great news for Anaheim’s ongoing work to provide pathways out of homelessness.

Los Angeles-based nonprofit Chrysalis, which helps transition people from homelessness to work by helping to prepare them for...

Anaheim’s inaugural Poet Laureate Grant Hier: spreading love of poetry in his family home

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2018) — Grant Hier, a west Anaheim resident with long family ties to our city, is Anaheim’s inaugural poet laureate and literary ambassador.

In the role, he’ll work to better connect our community th...