September 15, 2023
Cerritos City Council appoints Robert A. Lopez City Manager (PDF)
September 14, 2023
9/21/23 Update – Emergency Sewer Repair in Cerritos
September 22, 2023
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) has repaired the sewer on Gridley Road. Starting Thursday, September 21, LACSD crews will begin removing their sewer bypass lines. This work will result in traffic impacts at the intersection of South Street and Gridley Road over the next two nights. For anticipated traffic impacts, visit the LACSD website, or email info@lacsd.org or call (562) 908-4288, ext. 2303 with questions.
Interactive exhibition of City artwork maquettes
September 20, 2023
All are welcome to attend this event on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cerritos Library Skyline Room. Special efforts made to be inclusive for visually impaired individuals. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Vote for new Cerritos Library Study Room names
September 15, 2023
Three of the Cerritos Library's Study Rooms will be renamed after women. Vote for your three favorite names through the survey posted at cerritoslibrary.us or at the link above. Votes will be accepted until Tuesday, October 31 at 5 p.m.
Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy(ies)
2022-24 City of Cerritos Advisory Board(s)
September 15, 2023
The Commissions and Committees (Advisory Boards) serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on various matters. Current vacant positions are listed on the Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy(ies) (PDF). Online applications are available at the following link: Application. For more information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at city_clerk@cerritos.us or (562) 916-1248.
City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure (PDF)
9/10/23 Update – Emergency Sewer Repair in Cerritos
September 11, 2023
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) emergency sewer repair on Gridley Road is scheduled to be completed over the next two weeks. For anticipated traffic impacts, visit the LACSD website, or email info@lacsd.org or call (562) 908-4288, ext. 2303 with questions.
183rd Street Arterial Pavement Project
September 6, 2023
On September 5, the City began performing street improvements along 183rd Street between Shoemaker Avenue and Carmenita Road. The work consists of replacing the existing asphalt concrete surface and deficient concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalk panels, driveways and wheelchair access ramps. Construction is expected to last approximately two months. Please expect delays during this time.
City presents annual Halloween Festival (PDF)
September 5, 2023
Carmenita Road and South Street Intersection Improvements
August 18, 2023
Beginning August 22, the City will begin a traffic signal replacement project at the intersection of Carmenita Road (Moody Street) and South Street (Orangethorpe Avenue). This project will provide additional left turn lanes going north and south along Carmenita Road, replace the existing traffic signal and build a new raised median to the south of the intersection. This project is funded in part by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2024. Please contact the Cerritos Engineering Division of the Public Works/Water & Power Department for more information at (562) 916-1219.
Enter Kids Poster Contest (PDF)
August 14, 2023
Celebrate Autumn Moon Festival (PDF)
August 3, 2023
Attend Health & Wellness Fair 2023 (PDF)
August 1, 2023
Del Amo Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project
August 1, 2023
2023 Kids Poster & Poetry Contest Winners
July 6, 2023
Residential organic waste recycling program in effect
December 1, 2022
The City's new residential organic waste recycling program expands the list of items to be placed in your green trash cart to include both green waste and food waste. Examples of targeted organic waste now include green waste (previously accepted); coffee grounds; fruits and vegetables; bread, rice and pasta; cheese; meats and bones; food-soiled pizza boxes, paper plates, napkins and paper towels; and paper egg cartons.
City of Cerritos letters of opposition to Senate Bill 9, the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act
August 3, 2022
L.A. County Assessor’s information
- The L.A. County Assessor Homeowners' Exemption program reduces the assessed value of a home or condo by $7,000 for tax purposes, which translates to a reduction of $70 annually to a homeowner's property tax bill. For more information visit assessor.lacounty.gov/homeowners-exemption/.
- Please note that the County of L.A. Treasurer and Tax Collector does NOT conduct in-person visits to collect property tax payments. If you are contacted at your home about this, notify the Cerritos Sheriff's Station immediately at (562) 860-0044.
April 3, 2023
For information on how and where to get vaccinated, visit vaccinatelacounty.com or call (833) 540-0473.
April 27, 2021
March 30, 2020
Novel Coronavirus in Los Angeles County
March 26, 2020
For more information about COVID-19, visit:
March 12, 2020
Join the Cerritos Neighborhood Watch program
Report a streetlight outage
- If you would like to report a streetlight outage or a malfunctioning streetlight, please visit the Southern California Edison website page located here.
Measles
- Measles Frequently Asked Questions
- Measles Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
- Measles (MMR) Immunization Public Health Clinics
Typhus
West Nile virus
- Report mosquitoes
- Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
- L.A. County Department of Public Health (DPH)
Cerritos Financial Transparency
Budget
May 2, 2023
- Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Preliminary Cerritos Budget (Searchable)
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Adopted Cerritos Budget (Searchable)
- Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Adopted Cerritos Budget (Searchable)
- More Budget/Finance Links
Red Imported Fire Ants Prevention Program
Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program
- California Citrus Threat Infographic (PDF)
- Proclamation of Emergency Program for Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing (PDF)
- Findings Regarding an Emergency Program for Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing (PDF)
- Proclamation of an Emergency Program Map – Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Program (PDF)
Conserve Energy SoCal – Help reduce energy use
Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency
Visit the Film Cerritos website
Annual Water Quality Report for 2022 (PDF)
June 13, 2023
Self-Certified Water Conservation Standard
Metropolitan Water District Conservation Rebate Program
State Water Resources Control Board Emergency Regulations and Mandatory Conservation
Drought-Tolerant Front Yard Landscape Design Manual and Plant Color Reference Guide offered
Cerritos Saves Water by Irrigating with Recycled Water
The City of Cerritos irrigates more than 200 acres of City-owned property, including most parks, parkways and medians, with...
Cerritos Library featured in article “50 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World”
Water bill payment options available
In addition to paying your Cerritos water bill through the mail, by phone or in person, on-line water bill payments...
Automatic Payment Option (PDF)
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