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Community Dec 11, 2025

Cerritos council approves Water Lantern Festival at Heritage Park, staff to prepare sponsor deck

The Cerritos City Council has approved the Water Lantern Festival at Heritage Park on March 3, 2026, and instructed staff to prepare a sponsor one-pager.…

Arts & Culture Dec 2, 2025

City of Cerritos Kicks Off December with Sleigh Day, Holiday Donations, and the Name the Cow Contest

Cerritos kicks off the holiday season with Santa’s Sleigh Day on December 6, donation programs for families in need, and a Name the Cow Contest for a new…

Local News Nov 13, 2025

Cerritos Moves Toward Water and Sewer Rate Increases Under Prop 218 Review

The Cerritos City Council is planning to raise water and sewer rates for the first time in years, citing rising costs and the need to reduce subsidies from the…

Community Oct 27, 2025

In Photos: After decades of advocacy, Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project breaks ground

The South Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration project has officially begun, aiming to rehabilitate over 100 acres for public access. The groundbreaking event was…

Local News Sep 22, 2025

Cerritos recommits to economic growth with business-friendly policies — Southern California

Cerritos officials are reaffirming their dedication to economic growth through the revival of the Economic Development Commission and the promotion of…

Community Aug 7, 2025

Cerritos to Host Second Community Open House on Potential Rezoning at Bloomfield and South

Cerritos will host a second community open house on August 13, 2025, to discuss the potential rezoning of a commercial shopping center at Bloomfield Avenue and…

Community Jun 29, 2025

Cerritos Approves a $127K Contract to Study Potential Metro Rail Station Locations

Cerritos City Council is set to approve a $127K contract with Cityworks Design to study potential locations for a Metro light rail station as part of the…

Community Jun 27, 2025

A Message From Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama

Cerritos is advancing a vision of purpose and unity with its new Strategic Plan, "Cerritos in Progress." Mayor Frank Yokoyama highlighted achievements and…

Community Jun 12, 2025

A Message From Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama

Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama highlights the city's commitment to economic growth through new businesses and community engagement, with a State of the City…

Local News Jun 11, 2025

CHURCH IN DOWNEY RAIDED BY IMMIGRATION AGENTS IN WIDENING FEDERAL SWEEP

Two churches in Downey were raided by ICE agents, leading to arrests and widespread outrage among local officials and faith leaders. Community members…

Community May 21, 2025

Cerritos Back in the Metro Light Rail Game? Maybe. Sort of. Not Really. But Maybe.

Cerritos is reconsidering its involvement in the Metro Light Rail project after years of delays. The City Council will review an informational report on the…

Community Apr 11, 2025

Yokoyama Named Mayor of Cerritos

Frank Aurelio Yokoyama has been named the new mayor of Cerritos during a special meeting on March 26. Lynda Johnson was appointed as mayor pro tem, following…