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September 27, 2023

Breaking News

Cerritos City Council appoints Robert A. Lopez City Manager (PDF)

September 14, 2023

Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy(ies)
2022-24 City of Cerritos Advisory Board(s)

September 29, 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)

9/21/23 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.

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.

COVID-19 News

April 3, 2023

For information on how and where to get vaccinated, visit vaccinatelacounty.com or call (833) 540-0473.

April 27, 2021

Los Angeles County Launches New Interactive Digital Dashboards, Connecting Residents to Latest Updates on COVID-19 Impacts

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.