This is our community center! They host everything from the art league to karate classes. It's…read morealways clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The rates are very reasonable, even more so if you're a Cypress resident, and there's Oak Knoll Park right outside, so there's plenty for the kids to do as well. :)

Very nice everything was so clean I had a baby shower there last month . reasonable clean and the…read morepeople that throw away the trash are so sweet.. and I got my deposit back as promise within 4 weeks the only down part The parking was so packed considering there was a lot more party's going on at the same time.

I came for the July 4th celebration. There were lots of food trucks. There was a long program with…read moredignitaries. The band Knight Ryder used to play fun 80's music, but today they played 90's music which was more hard rock than soft rock. The fireworks show was wonderful and patriotic music was playing. The finale was exciting and colorful.

Not sure of what to do, we grabbed some chairs, a blanket and some snacks and headed out. Wound up…read morehere at the Cerritos Civic Center for their Fourth of July Event. The grandkids had a great time with rides, games & prizes. There was no shortage of food trucks and we were all hungry but the lines were sooo long, that we decided we'd wait until after to eat. I wish they were more spread apart (this would be a 5 star review but everything felt too congested) Although there were plenty, we couldn't find pizza and maybe there was but we didn't see one. The band that played at the end (I wish I had caught their name) was killin' it and the firework show that followed did not disappoint! We found a spot with a great view. We all had a great time! Thank you City of Cerritos!

Wowww I grew up coming here and moved away 10 years ago. I came back today with my kids and it's…read moresoo cute and so clean. I love the kids area and how it's completely separate from the adults area. What a smart idea! It had some kids toys and a variety of seating options and tons of fun books! Love what they have done!

Great library. My kids like going here. Good location. Good activities. Always some sort of…read moreactivities or events here throughout the year.

One of the reasons you have to get to Stanton DMV early is because of their crazy hours. They…read moreclose at noon after opening up at 7am, and than they sord of reopen back up at 1pm. Their DMV is so outdated tho. I do not like the service here. I am glad I no longer have to go to this location after moving to Fountain Valley now. I hope they can make some improvements with their DMV. Hire more people that want to be there.

Stanton. When I lived there it was known as "Crossroads to Entertainment" because it was a city…read moreyou drove through to get somewhere better, like the beach, Disneyland, or Knott's. I think now it's now famous as the home of Elizabeth Taylor's 7th and last husband. The "City of Stanton" in a governmental sense wasn't bad. They provided a great library and Boys & Girls Club. My first play "California Suite" was at the Stanton Community Center. All of our potholders had come in the mail with the names of Stanton's councilmen and representatives. Did that happen everywhere or just Stanton? As a city, it's okay. I lived in Stanton for almost all of my pre-adult life. It was a quick bus ride to Huntington Beach (sometimes we rode our bikes the 12 miles), and a straight line to Disneyland, just five miles away, close enough that we could see the nightly fireworks that served as an unofficial curfew to come home. I attended Savannah and Mary Perez (both gone). For fun, we had a Golfland, Stanton Village Edwards, annual St. Polycarp festivals, trampoline basketball courts, and the unique Hobby City (now Adventure Land). Though we were regulars at an independent Mario's, the best places to eat in the late 70s were Sundowners (cafeteria style), Me & Ed's (especially after a game), and Pinnacle Peak, where they'd cut off your necktie and hang it, if you were stupid or silly enough to wear one. Like many California cities, it had become populated due to a railway. The LA Interurban ran straight from Watts to Santa Ana in 1905. I, too, would run straight from Watts. Named for LA assemblyman Philip Stanton, the rural area grew and was incorporated in 1911, and although it was then the largest city in OC, Anaheim had planned to use it as their "sewage farm". I think some of the seeds are still there. They dis-incorporated in 1924 to avoid the cost of road building, and re-incorporated in 1950s with the post-war population explosion. Around that time the railway no longer carried passengers, but became my shortcut to junior high. As of 2010, the population was 50% Hispanic, 23% Asian, and 22% white, with a median household of nearly 4 and an income of $51K. Though Safewise included Stanton in their seventh annual "California's 50 Safest Cities" report in 2021, the only time I was "mugged" was two boys taking my newspaper money. It was a little shadier back then. I think the guy running the Olympic torch down Katella (which I witness in 1984) was running a little faster than normal.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen visited the very busy city of Cerritos. Most of all, I…read moreappreciated the many restaurants, the beautiful library, the many highly ranked schools (shout out to WHS- #1 in Ca.), and the pleasing overall aesthetic of the walkways throughout the city. A lovely visit. The end.

Very disappointed in the way they address overnight parking in a family emergency. I grew up in…read moreCerritos since the 70s, my Mom still live there and now I have an emergency where I need to spend a few days watching her. Used to be able to call Sheriff Dept and give info they'd provide a temp overnight parking permit. Now they've automated with online application and I've spent 3 hours trying to obtain an overnight parking permit. It's not working due to software issues & there's no one to assist after business hours. I Called Cerritos Sheriff and they said if you get a ticket take it up with parking enforcement. You'd think in an emergency situation for parking the city would have a go to plan for it's citizens. Very Disappointed how insensitive the City of Cerritos has turned into when it comes to assisting it's citizens in emergency circumstances.

An absolute blessing!!…read more The team here has always been friendly, personable, and helpful when I've needed support. They make you feel cared for and provide you with a variety of information (depending what your needs are). There is a park on site that my son has always enjoyed. Parking is limited. Si hablan español. I am so happy to have them in my neighborhood. There are interesting articles about the center written by the OC Weekly - which closed last year... https://www.ocweekly.com/anaheim-independencia-community-centers-mystery-mural-restored/ https://www.ocweekly.com/gloria-lopezs-legendary-activism-began-with-the-integration-of-an-anaheim-mexican-school/

I visited this branch for the diaper bank and the woman here were so friendly and helpful. Amazing…read moreplace to get help with anything you need !

It was such a struggle to find photos of what the community hall looked like so this is for anyone…read morelooking to book with Palms Park. Hall was nice, just a little outdated. It accommodated our 115 guests and could have fit even more. There is plenty of parking. Staff was super nice.

MaryJosephineGuzzetta@gmail.com Lakewood resident since 2008…read moreTuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 6:06 AM YELP Posting/Copies Notables City of Lakewood P.O. Box 158 5050 Clark Avenue Lakewood, CA 90714-0158 (562) 920-9701 service1@lakewoodcity.org KUDOS LAKEWOOD PALMS PARKS/RECREATION STAFF Seniors Need Companionship, activities that afford mental and social stimulation that stimulate brain prowess and thwart isolation. Thank you, City of Lakewood, for validating these needs by welcoming nonprofit ARC to host Senior Duplicate Bridge. Staff are 10+ professionals; so, so nice/empathetic. Tables are set up for use; heat turned on comfortable degree. Venue cleaned; and best of all: hospitable smiles. We bridge aficionados are grateful! Thank you; God Bless; prayers constant one/all. MJRRG

This is across my house!! Hazard safety, no damn given for others!! They are loud and keep me up…read moremost nights!!

As a contractor, I would like to say that I recently pulled the roofing permit from the city of…read moreLakewood. Well, it took me a couple of hours to complete everything needed, I think this is fair because I did not come prepared with all the paperwork filled out if I had I think I would've been out in less than an hour maybe even less than 30 minutes. I would also like to say that at first it's a little frustrating because there's not a line you can walk directly to, but then upon second glance, the check-in system and the exceptionally kind gentlemanly receptionist was super helpful and would put you in queue for exactly where you needed to go. I actually found this rather efficient. Furthermore, everyone was extremely helpful with anything that I lacked knowledge on. I got the permit and started the roofing project and everything has been going very smoothly and I'm just very impressed with I do about 100s a year all over Southern California so I experience. The last thing I would like to say was, I really quite had a great time at the office because the morning I was there it seems like the coordinators of the front office a couple of very kind ladies. It seemed to me like we're organizing the staff and having a kindly meeting about how best to operate, it seem very cordial and productive... Then in the middle of the meeting, some soup walked in, does seem like Very butt hurt. He wasn't invited to the meeting and made a big stink out of it, and it clearly made everyone extremely uncomfortable. They were trying to whisper, but it was pretty obvious though there was a ton of office drama going on... Listen, I don't know who's on the right side here, but I thought it was pretty funny and from my perspective, no matter who is right the "Suite made everyone super uncomfortable so I thought it was hilarious. Anyway, I still recommend the city of Lakewood if you need to get a roofing permit... In fact they are the only game in town

What a beautiful library! It's pretty large, and thankfully there's an underground parking area for…read morethe hot days. We spent most of our time in the Children's Room. We were greeted by the giant saltwater aquarium, which my boys went bananas over. Inside of the children's area, there's a plaque that provides the tank information. Also in there are so many fun areas to read. There's a lighthouse, huge tree, dinosaur skeleton, space ship, and much more! There are also plenty of places to sit and read, both quiet and more in the thick of things. Lots of tablets as well. And friendly staff. The library also has a really nice selection of books in certain languages. I wish they had Thai, but it was nice to see representation! I also really appreciate the audio tour. I didn't listen to it this round, but the fact that it's there and that there's so much on display really makes this library special. There's a dedicated YA area that requires a school ID to get into. They also have newspapers and a really snazzy reading room! Next time, I'll use it. While they have swag and books at the book shop, there was no one volunteering there when we went, so we didn't get a chance to go inside. Oh well, that just means we'll have to come back.

I absolutely love coming to the Cerritos Library! It's one of the most beautiful libraries I've…read morevisited. The interior is modern, bright, and aesthetically pleasing, making it such a relaxing place to spend time. It's peaceful, well-maintained, and simply a great space to read, learn, and unwind. My favorite part is the children's area. The aquarium is always a hit, and I love the prehistoric theme with the dinosaur fossils and the fun ceiling design. It makes the space feel so imaginative and inviting for kids. The library is also thoughtfully laid out with dedicated areas for children, teens, magazines and publications, plus an extensive collection of books on the second floor. There are even study rooms you can reserve ahead of time, which is a great feature if you need a quiet place to work or study. Parking is convenient since it's next to the sheriff's station and shares a large parking lot, including basement parking.