The Fountain Valley office was such a great experience. I had an appointment and completed my…read moreapplication online beforehand for a name change replacement card, and I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. The staff was very kind and helpful throughout the process, especially Mr. B! He made the experience quick, smooth, and stress-free.

Everything runs smooth as lo g as you have ur appointment. staff are excellent and good at their…read morejob.

They solved our problem very quickly, within about half an hour. The only downside was the long…read morelines and the large number of people, but that's to be expected since it's a government office. Compared to the office in Santa Ana, this one is a hundred times better. The staff were very polite and friendly. The man who helped us was attentive, asked a lot of questions, and resolve our issue quickly. Overall, everyone was welcoming, and aside from the long wait and the crowds, our visit went very well.If you're deciding whether to visit the office in Santa Ana or the one in Garden Grove, I definitely recommend going to the Garden Grove office

It's a little grimmy but every single time they help me out and take care of buisness they never…read moreturned me away and the waiting wasn't as bad as the santana location those locations are terrible nasty and they always wanna turn u away that's why I try to avoid those locations if I can

The two Vietnamese dudes that work are complete idiots that don't know their own procedures…read more OFFICIAL from the SSA.gov website states: Correct Date of Birth To correct your date of birth, please provide one of the following documents: Birth certificate U.S. hospital record of birth Religious record established before age 5 showing age or date of birth Valid passport Final adoption decree showing the information was taken from the original birth certificate Tribal identification card I brought my VALID PASSPORT and these two guys said no. Literally saying the opposite of what the GOVERNMENT WEBSITE says. Literally makes no sense. Says I need a Birth Certificate to correct my date of birth. The website says you can use a passport. YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE when you apply for a passport in order for records to match. Wtf are these idiots even on about? They need to get fired. If you can't do your job right then don't work there

HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!!! Call 1-877-669-3115 to make an…read moreappointment and ALL will go FAST. No more Line to kiosk to line to window to waiting ALL DAY. All the folks there were MUCH more kind and friendly. Two lines only, one for those with appointments and another for those needing to make appointments. I still recommend doing as much online as possible but if you must go then make sure to make an appointment. The parking remains VERY limited so be warned.

My wife and I just attended the Fountain Valley Legislative Reception. We met our local government…read moreand the Chamber of Commerce. We also heard speeches by our state politicians. Senators Lou Correa and Dana Rorhbacher gave speeches that ranged on topics that are varied such as social security, veteran affairs and even medical Marijuana. It was awesome as a small business owner to rub elbows with these politicians. I can't believe we haven't attended this before!

I've been utilizing the Fountain Valley's Chamber of Commerce's awesome free service of business…read moreconsulting for those starting their own business. I meet with George Blanc, a guy who has one of those business cards that says "Life Coach." Yeah, it sounds hookey pokey but the guy has 50 years of all sorts of experience and he's really, really helped me. The small Chamber of Commerce office is very organized and pleasant. Parking is easy. No one is really there. They have cool stuff to offer - there for the taking! And get this, I am not even a FV resident. Muuahahaha!

SSG Dani Duong was an amazing recruiter throughout my enlistment process. She was professional,…read moreresponsive, and always took the time to answer my questions. She made everything easy to understand and helped make the whole process smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you're thinking about joining the Army. Phone: (657) 281-9660

I really appreciate all the sergeants here everyone is really helpful and makes sure you feel…read morecomfortable throughout the entire process. They understand how significant this decision is, and they're always ready to support you from start to finish, which makes the journey of joining much easier. Not to mention, I would especially like to recognize Sergeant Duong for her outstanding dedication. She always goes above and beyond to guide applicants, answer questions clearly, and offer real encouragement throughout the entire process. You all can also reach out to SSG Dani Duong directly at (657) 281-9660 for guidance and information.

I was about to head for work, saw a huge van completely block my driveway. Immediately called FVPD…read more The voice on the other side treated me respectfully and helped me professionally and swiftly. An officer arrived within minutes. Wow! He knew just how to handle the situation. Gave the violator a ticket. Explained to him that next time this happens, the vehicle will be towed. The violator moved his van so we could go to work. I hope there won't be a third time. Tips to citizens: - If the violator suggests to you that instead of you calling the police, you should go knocking door to door to find out whose vehicle it is to ask them to move it, do NOT fall for that BS. Immediately educate the prankster. Tell them straight up that you don't have time to compensate for their laziness (not in those words, if you wanna be courteous). THEY should be responsible. They should be checking the street every 5min to see if there's an open spot, and move their car out of the way. Why should you be burdened for their incompetence? - They may lie that the street was full when they were looking for a space. Since you don't have the evidence to disprove this claim, don't try to, even if you already know there's ALWAYS parking room at the end of the road. Just keep to yourself your realization that they are liars and are trying to play mind games with you. This awareness will reduce your chances of falling for their tricks. Instead, learn street smarts and social skills quickly, so you become sharper at catching mind games and how to counter them while you're young.

Well, one thing is for sure is that I love my city of Fountain Valley that I reside in.. We have…read morethis wonderful police station with the dedicated men and women that look after us. There are no racial profiling in most Orange County Cities. They make me feel safe in the city. We have less crime, if any. Nothing ever goes on in Fountain Valley. However, the police do arrest lots of people coming in to our city to drink and drive. We do have some nearby colleges in the city. Lots of young people like to drink here. Police are professionals, and they even hire young officers all the time fresh out the academy.

Carina working in the front desk was really sweet and helpful. I wasn't sure where to drop off my…read morepermits but she definitely did! And she also called for another departments coworker to assist with the additional paperwork. The interior is REALLY clean! The lobby looks super modern, in a good way. This place looks like they would have a specialty coffee shop running inside.

Came here with my class for a tour! We were able to put on our helmets and get on the tour bus. Our…read moretour guide was informative and friendly! I learned so much about this area. I'm so glad we came here and learned how the water gets filtered. There were some areas we had to be careful on touching because it can be dangerous for our skin. Otherwise, I would recommend this to others who wonder about our water.

This lottery office is nice I come when I win a bigger amount they give same day checks for up to…read morea 1,000 dollars the employees are really nice it takes about 15 minutes for them to print your check .

If you ever win a little something over $599.00, this is one of the few CA state lottery offices…read moreone can go too and fill out a claim form. If it is between $599-$1000 chances are you can get a same day check. The building is very clean. There are two lines seperated by a small barrier. They require a state ID and a simple claim form. If the winning is over $1000.00 they will send the check in the mail in about 6 weeks. Wait times vary. When I went mid weeknin late afternoon there was no line. The employees were very nice Ample parking.

Police officers do not get enough praise for all they deal with daily. On top of that, they still…read moretake the time to offer non-emergency lines so people can ask questions and better understand the law. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. It does not go unnoticed.

I had an extremely frustrating and unfair experience with parking enforcement in Huntington Beach…read more Back in July, I did pay for parking. I only had cash, so my friend paid the $23 parking fee for me. Unfortunately, when entering my license plate number, he was off by one letter. When we returned to my car, I found a $58 parking ticket -- despite the fact that parking had been paid for. This was clearly an honest, verifiable mistake, not an attempt to avoid paying. At the time, I planned to resolve it the next time I was in the area. However, I live nearly 45 miles away, and life got in the way. When I later went to register my car, I discovered there was now a DMV hold, and the ticket had increased to $83. I immediately contacted the police department, explained that parking had been paid and that the issue was a one-letter license plate error. I was told there was nothing that could be done because I didn't contest it within 21 days -- even though the ticket was issued under incorrect circumstances. When I asked to see a judge, I was told that option was "no longer available" and that my only choice was to pay. No review. No discretion. No accountability. This doesn't feel like enforcement -- it feels like extortion. A system that acknowledges no human error and provides zero recourse after an arbitrary deadline is fundamentally unfair. Holding someone's DMV registration hostage over a paid parking mistake is excessive and unreasonable. I'm incredibly disappointed in how rigid and dismissive this process is, and I hope the city seriously reconsiders how situations like this are handled.

+ Grateful for its free parking lots, particularly on Surf City Marathon day where sponsored buses…read morealso pick you up there and drop you off near the race starting line. - Despite its farther proximity from the starting line compared to closer lots like Pacific City mall, many still came here, so it was super crowded. + However, nearby residential street parking is also free that day. - Unfortunately, what SCM neglected to preinform us that the shuttle back doesn't go straight from the dropoff point back to the Civic Center. It detours to drop some runners off at Edison HS, which basically adds 10min to the bus ride. . Had I known, I'd prob have sought nearer parking for the SCM and just bike the rest of the way. . Somewhat peaceful ambience, albeit loud neighborhood.

This review is solely for the 911 memorial. Everyone has a story of where they were on that tragic…read moreday. I was here in Long Beach watching the news and getting ready for school when I watched as the second plane hit the 2nd tower. That memory has been with me since. While on a weekend trip to san diego we visited the air and space museum and were surprised to see a cruiser on display that was actually at ground zero! When I got back I thought to myself "I wonder if there's other artifacts that I can see around town". A quick search showed that there were pieces of steel from the towers here. So on 9/11 of last year, we drove out here to see the memorial and have a moment of silence for the victims. The memorial is located at the bottom of the staircase in a pentagon shaped base and honors all lost in the towers, flights as well as first responders. In the center stands a steel beam that was part of WTC donated by NYC Fire and Police. It's quite surreal seeing an object from that dark day in history.