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2014 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: La Habra Nomination Period

A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of La Habra on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at which time two (2) Councilmembers will be elected to four-year terms. Nomination papers may be obtained beginning Monday, July 14, 2014, in the City Clerk's Office which is located in the City Administration Building (City Hall) at 201 E. La Habra Boulevard. Completed nomination papers must be returned to the City Clerk no Later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 in order to be eligible to run for office. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (562) 383-4030 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Download PRESS RELEASE here.

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Development Projects List

The Planning Department now provides a listing of pending development projects which require discretionary permits from the Planning Commission and or City Council. The list is updated monthly.

Copies of the Planning Commission Agenda and Minutes are available online on the Agendas & Minutes webpage. Planning Commission meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

If you have any questions about the projects listed, please contact the case planner.

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La Habra Active Day Camp Set to Begin

Summer vacation is fast approaching, and that means fun, new friends, and exciting adventures! Sign up your child for La Habra Active, a 11-week summer day camp. La Habra Active is designed to give kids ages four to 12 an active and fun experience in a safe environment, while exploring and enjoying new experiences, all at a very reasonable price. New this year are special interest camps. Day Camp begins Monday, June 2nd and ends Friday, August 15th.

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Heat Up the Summer with Concerts in the Park

The annual Concerts in the Park series kicks off on Thursday, June 26^th with a musical performance by Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. Additional bands that will be performing are Retro Soul, Hip Street and Cold Duck. This year's Concerts in the Park series is presented by Waste Management and Nationwide Environmental Services.

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New Summer Special Interest Camps Available

New this year to La Habra Active Day Camp are weekly special interest camps. These camps include Musical Theatre, Golf, Cheer, Law Enforcement, Journalism and Sports. Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information or to enroll, please contact the Community Services Department at 562-383-4200.

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NEW Itty Bitty Summer Camp Comes to La Habra

The City of La Habra Community Services Department will hold a summer day camp for children ages three to four years old. Itty Bitty Summer Camp meets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for five one-week sessions, beginning on Monday, July 7th and ending on Friday, August 15th. The fee for each session is $50.

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La Habra Youth Committee Seeks Members

The City of La Habra Community Services Department is recruiting applicants to serve on the 2014-15 Youth Committee.

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Orange County Vector Control Public Health Advisory

WARNING: Flea-borne Typhus has been detected in La Habra and other parts of Orange County.

Fleas found on cats, dogs, raccoons, and opossums can carry the bacterium that causes flea-borne Typhus in humans.

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Citizens' Academy

The La Habra Police Department is proud to offer the Citizens' Police Academy to local residents. Designed to increase the understanding of the Police Department's operations, the Academy is conducted, twice annually, over a six-week period.

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If You See Something, Say Something

Orange County is a great place to live and work. Let’s keep it safe by being aware of our surroundings, using common sense and reporting questionable objects or activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities. This means If You See Something, Say Something™.

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Kids' Night Out

Parents can enjoy an evening out, while their kids ages 4-13 years enjoy a fun-filled evening at the La Habra Community Center.

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Join Us for our 1st Annual Family Camping Trip!

Coming August 2014...The La Habra Recreation Department is delighted to offer its 1st Annual Family Camping Trip at Camp Scherman, located in a hidden valley in the San Jacinto Mountains. Weekend fee includes stay in cabins, meals and snacks prepared by Camp Scherman's culinary staff, and a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. All children must register with at least one parent/guardian, and children must be five years of age or older to attend. Click here for dates, ages, fees and more information!

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