Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Habra public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in parks rec
Community Services Department Fall and Winter Events Schedule
Reviewing upcoming community events and department activities planned across La Habra for the final quarter of the year.
Portola Park Sanitation and Public Space Maintenance
Residents raised concerns about sanitation, homelessness, and safety issues at Portola Park, specifically affecting youth baseball leagues and families.
Lifelong Learning and Adult Education Programs
A representative from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State Fullerton invited La Habra residents over 50 to participate in educational courses, campus open houses, and trips.
Summer Special Events and Parks Programming
City officials promoted several upcoming community gatherings, including National Night Out, summer concerts, the back-to-school block party, and the annual Corn Festival.
La Habra Host Lions Club Corn Festival Partnership
The historic 77th annual Corn Festival and Parade is returning to its original home at El Centro-Lions Park this August, bringing three days of family activities, rides, and a parade along La Habra Boulevard.
Park Improvements and Public Art
High popularity and heavy wear at the dog park have required extra maintenance and temporary turf rest areas.
Spring 2026 Special Events & Facility Relocations
La Habra is gearing up for a busy spring with the 5K race, National Pet Day, Mexican-American Heritage event, and moving the historical museum and other groups into new city-acquired buildings.
Conversion of Former Women's Club Building into Senior Satellite Center
The city is expanding senior programs at the community center, adding new staff, shuttle options, tax help, and planning a dedicated senior annex.
Community Facility Access and Fee Reductions for Veterans and Scouts
Local youth scouting groups and American Legion Post 267 spoke about struggles finding meeting spaces and storage in La Habra, as well as high rental fees for the Veterans Hall and community center. Councilmember Lampkin requested a future review of fee reductions for the veterans' upcoming centennial.
Portola Park Lighting Project and Parking Expansion
The city is moving forward with a grant-funded lighting project for Portola Park ball fields to improve safety and allow evening practices, alongside converting a ball field into parking spaces to ease congestion.