Happy New Year, Cerritos!
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Residents of Cerritos,
Thank you for a memorable 2024 and Happy New Year! Over the past 12 months, we were honored to join together for several community events, welcome new businesses to our City, begin work on a street rehabilitation project and complete upgrades at many public use facilities. In recent weeks, we launched several public safety initiatives, and approved a multi-year Strategic Plan.
We are encouraged by this work and look forward to what’s ahead for Cerritos in 2025. Thank you, residents of Cerritos, for your participation, feedback, and collaboration throughout this process. Read below to learn more about our 2024 accomplishments and view important event dates in the coming weeks.
Happy New Year, Cerritos!
Cerritos City Council
2024 Year in Review
The City of Cerritos hosted ceremonies to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
The Festival of Friendship, Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular, and the Cerritos Resident Talent Showcase celebrated Cerritos’ diverse community.
The City launched two new websites: Cerritos.gov and ShopCerritos.com. These websites feature updated designs, with intuitive navigation and enhanced search functionality.
The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) hosted several special City events including the red carpet premiere of “Nothing Like It In The World: The Story of the Cerritos Auto Square” and the State of the City presentation by Mayor Naresh Solanki and City Manager Robert A. Lopez.
The Cerritos Library continued to provide excellent programming, including the launch of its Seed Library for patrons.
In July, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recovered two public art statues belonging to the City.
In August, Congresswoman Michelle Steel presented a check for the Del Amo Bridge Project.
The City began work on a multi-arterial Street Rehabilitation Project that will continue in 2025.
The CCPA celebrated the opening of its 2024-2025 Season with performances by En Vogue and Exposé.
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held at the Cerritos Civic Center and included a visit from Santa. Santa’s Holiday Float also returned to Cerritos neighborhoods.
In December, The Cerritos City Council implemented immediate safety measures to better protect the City’s residents and businesses. For more information about the City’s new safety initiatives, please visit Cerritos.gov/safetyupdate.
The City welcomed Bafang Dumpling, Pro-Starz, Inc., First Bank, and more to its thriving business community.
To see a full summary of these events, watch the Mayor's Weekly 60 - 2024 Year in Review.
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Upcoming Events and Announcements
Cerritos Election Coverage: The State Senate Special Primary Election is on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and the Cerritos General Municipal Election is on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The City has compiled voting information at Cerritos.gov/election2025.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Ceremony: Join the City of Cerritos at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) Sierra Room as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information, please visit Cerritos.gov/mlkceremony2025.
Upcoming shows at the CCPA: The 2024-2025 CCPA Season is underway. Catch January shows, including "The Peter Gabriel Project," "The Aluminum Show," and Phat Cat Swinger. Purchase tickets by visiting https://am.ticketmaster.com/cerritos/buy.
Cerritos Library, Recreation, and Senior Center classes resume in 2025: The Cerritos Library, Recreation Services Division, and Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon park are gearing up for classes for 2025. Register for classes by going to Cerritos.gov/register.
January Cerritos News: The January 2025 edition of the Cerritos News has been delivered to Cerritos residents. Read the online version at Cerritos.gov/cerritosnews.
2025 Cerritos Community Calendars: The 2025 Cerritos Community Calendars have been delivered to every residence and business in Cerritos. If you have not received your copy, please visit the Information Desk at City Hall to pick up your calendar.
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