Thursday, December 16: Mayor's Reception, 6:00 p.m. @ LB Fire Association Hall

Tuesday, December 21: Active Adults Morning Movie, 10:00 a.m. @ Library

Monday, December 27 - Friday, December 31: City Departments Closed for Winter Holidays

Tuesday, December 28: City Council Meeting Canceled

At the Tuesday, December 14 City Council meeting, City Council reorganized per the City’s charter by selecting Keir Jones as Mayor and Tina L. Hansen as Vice Mayor.

Don't get caught up in the holiday rush and supply chain crunch; consider shopping local and shopping early this year. Signal Hill offers a variety of retailers that can help you fulfill your holiday needs. Shop in-store to avoid risking delays, back-orders, or cancellations of holiday orders! Check out our annual video, highlighting Signal Hill businesses you'll want to visit this season.

The Signal Hill Police Department would like you to know that we are aware of the “Smash and Grab” robberies that have been occurring throughout the state and region. We are in contact with store managers and loss prevention employees at many of our retail stores. We are also increasing our presence at our shopping centers. Officers will be visible in patrol vehicles and on bicycles. Please report any suspicious activity immediately to SHPD by dialing 9-1-1 for emergencies or call 562-989-7201 for non-emergency assistance. Learn more here.

EDCO Disposal is also offering special holiday trash pickup services. Learn more here.

City staff collected food in the month of November for Food Finders, a non-profit 501c3 that provides holiday food boxes for local families. Staff brought in cans and non-perishable goods or donated funds to purchase turkeys. To support their work this holiday season, please visit foodfinders.org. 

Make a New Year's Resolution to read more books! The Signal Hill Public Library is proud to announce its Book Club schedule for 2022. Each month's book will be discussed on the first Friday of the month. January's book is Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. For more information and to sign up for each month's discussion, please call 562-989-7323 or visit the Library. View the full schedule and book titles here.

Adults ages 55 years and older are welcome to join our upcoming Active Adults Morning Movie at the Library on Tuesday, December 21. We'll be showing News of the World (PG-13) at 10:00 a.m. Breakfast treats and coffee will be served. Limited seating is available, please call 562-989-7330 to reserve your spot.

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in our area. The most effective tools against COVID-19 remain getting vaccinated and getting a booster dose when eligible. Public health officials encourage everyone 5 and older not yet fully vaccinated or boosted to do so with a sense of urgency. Please speak with your health care provider and/or make an appointment at MyTurn.CA.gov. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, timing, and eligibility on our website.

Signal Hill Residents (5 years and older) Vaccinated With At Least One Dose as of December 9, 2021: 8,369 (75.3%)

We'd like to remind residents that changes to Signal Hill water meter rates and water usage rates will take effect starting January 1, 2022. This rate change is per City Ordinance No. 2020-01-1512, passed on January 28, 2020. We encourage all residents to sign up for automatic bill payments for your convenience. To get started, please visit the City’s website: cityofsignalhill.org/waterbill. You may also call 562-989-7315 to reach the Water Department.

Need help finding affordable internet access for your household? The FCC offers a temporary program to help eligible families pay for home internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) includes up to $50 a month discount on internet service until March 2022 at which point you will get up to $30 a month in assistance. See if you qualify and learn more here.