Park playgrounds closed for maintenance
The playgrounds at Fulton Park, Courreges Park, Monroe Park, Stonecress Park and Los Alamos Park will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 7 for roll coat maintenance. Temporary fencing will be installed to prevent access to the playground area while the rubber playground surface is repaired and cured. Weather permitting, the playground area will be reopened to the public by 2 p.m. Feb. 7.
City officials dispel state water conservation laws rumor
City officials are alerting residents to a rumor regarding water usage in 2020. The rumor claims residents will be limited to using only 55 gallons of water per day, and that Californians could be fined $1,000 for showering and doing laundry on the same day. Officials are assuring residents that the rumor is false. Here are the basics about legislation that has prompted the rumor: In May of 2018, Governor Brown signed landmark legislation (SB606 and AB1668) designed to guide
Charity poker tournament is March 21
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s next Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament is set for Saturday, March 21 at the Center at Founders Village Senior & Community Center. This is a charity tournament with your registration fee going directly to the nonprofit you designate. Cost to register on line is $25 by going to fvcommunityfoundation.org or you can register the night of the tournament for $30 starting at 5:15 p.m. The first hand is dealt at 6 p.m. It’s a fun evening that
Nieblas Park playground to close for repairs Jan. 20-24
The playground at Nieblas Park, located on Gardenia Avenue west of Elm Street, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, through Friday, Jan. 24, for repairs. Temporary fencing will be installed to prevent access to the playground area while the rubber playground surface is repaired and cured. Weather permitting, the playground area will be reopened to the public by 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.
City seeks input on how to use housing funds
The city is expecting to receive approximately $1.6 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over the next five years to address housing and community needs in the city. The Community Development Block Grant funds are used for community development, public services and housing projects that meet HUD guidelines The city is seeking input from residents regarding how the federal funds should be allocated. Residents are invited to f
State of the City Luncheon is Jan. 29
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the 2020 Fountain Valley State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at The Center at Founders Village Senior & Community Center.
The luncheon, which is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature Mayor Cheryl Brothers, City Manager Rob Houston, city Planning Director Brian James, and Director of Community Services Rob Frizelle. The event will also feature a panel discussion.
Tickets are $35 for Chamber members and $45