The Roundup
February 23rd through March 13th
Thank goodness it is Friday! A few readers have asked whether we can post important announcements from social media, since they do not use social media. Moving forward, we will do our best to include some pictures and links as appropriate.
Now on to the roundup!
Important Reminders & Public Service Announcements
(PSA) Roundup update 3/13 afternoon:
Due to the expected heatwave this weekend, the city just posted this.
The city's annual bulky-item pickup dates were officially announced yesterday. For additional information, click here.
On the Streets….
Per the news release last night from the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSAN):
Cypress Trunk Sewer Project
Good news! Sewer pipe replacement work on Orange Ave. at Alderbury St. has been completed, and the full road closure has been lifted. Crews will continue working in the area to complete manhole rehabilitation.
The next major phase of work is expected to begin in late April near La Palma Ave. and Denni St. in the City of La Palma, where crews will use pipe bursting, a trenchless method to replace the existing sewer pipe with a larger one. Additional details will be shared as the work date approaches.
Current Work - City of Cypress
Location: Starting at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Denni St., work will move south along Denni St., then continue west on Orange Ave. to Bloomfield St. (see map below)
Work takes place during low-flow hours at night and includes pipe inspection and grouting.
When: Ongoing until late April*
Hours: Sunday – Friday, 8:00 p.m.– 6:00 a.m.*
They also provided an update for Los Alamitos, which we are including since that may also impact Cypress residents:
Upcoming Work - City of Los Alamitos
Location: Bloomfield St. between Ball Rd. and Cerritos Ave. (see map below)
Crews will be performing manhole rehabilitation work, which includes installing new manhole frames and covers along Bloomfield St.
When: Starting as early as Monday, March 16, lasting up to two weeks*
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.*
Work Impacts:
Reduced traffic lanes
Temporary traffic control while work is being performed
Increased activity, dust, and noise levels.
On the City Council Front
We recently posted the March 10, 2026, Council Meeting Summary along with a couple of articles that you may find interesting:
Cypress Election Changes Limit Voters’ Choices
In case you want to get caught up on the city council, you can check out the February 23, 2026, Council Meeting Summary
The next city council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th.
March Happenings
We are not even halfway through the month, so there is still stuff to do and check out at our March 2026 Happenings
Are you hungry? Don’t feel like cooking dinner tonight? If so, head on over to the American Legion Post for a St. Patrick's Day dinner that benefits the post!
Enjoy Pickleball? Well, check out the City of Cypress's first pickleball tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 11th at 8:00 AM. You can read more about it and register here.
Are you planning to attend the Spring Egg Hunt? If so, the city has announced that you can bring your dog to get a picture with the Easter Bunny!
Tomorrow night, the Cypress College 51st Americana Awards Gala will be held at the Westin Anaheim Resort. The event is organized by the Cypress College Foundation Board, and the proceeds benefit Cypress College students. This year, the City of Cypress's former council member and Mayor, Mariellen Yarc, won the award! Congratulations!
Speaking of events, did you know that the American Legion Post 295 in Cypress is available to rent to the public for private events? The hall can accommodate up to 150 guests and is perfect for a variety of events. They also have a full bar, wide-screen TVs, and awesome staff! Supporting the post allows them to continue helping veterans, active service members, their families, and youth in the Cpress community. See flyer below for more information.
Food News
Sadly, the Urban Cup located at 9515 Valley View appears to be closed.
Don’t forget we have an Eats & Drinks Directory and a Catering and Food Truck Directory
Cypress & Anaheim School Districts
The Cypress School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting last night. We will release a summary of the meeting in a couple of days, and they should post a video of the meeting on their YouTube page shortly.
Update: Video posted
Last night, the Association of Cypress Teachers handed out awards. Below is a picture they posted of the Teachers of the Year. Thanks to our Cypress teachers, and hats off to those who won awards last night.
The Board of Trustees’ next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9th, and last night they changed the May 14th meeting to Wednesday, May 6th, because layoff letters are due to go out on May 14th. There was also mention of a special meeting on Tuesday, March 17th, but the calendar is not yet updated.
Also note that, due to budget issues, there will likely be several special meetings held between now and May 6th, so if this is something of interest to you, please monitor their calendar of events.
Cypress School District Appoints Acting Superintendent During Special Session
Cypress High Stands Tall: Inside Social Justice Day
Did You Miss Our Other Articles?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Leaving Cypress After 50 Years
Cypress Boy Scout Troop 670 Honors Three New Eagle Scouts
Articles and Information Outside the Wire
Record-Breaking, Title-Defending: Cypress Song Wins Big!
Cypress High Reflects on Gender Equality for International Women’s Day
Here are the Orange County schools named 2026 California Distinguished Schools
CYPRESS & ORANGE COAST BEGIN TITLE DEFENSE WITH START OF OEC-PLAY
CHS Softball: The Rise Of A New Beginning
CHS Badminton Swings off Their Season
CHS Boys and Girls Swim Hope To Make a Splashing Start
AUHSD Seniors Attend Thrilling Medieval Times Show
Did You Know……
The Eyes on Cypress CA site has a section called Information & Resources. This section currently contains the following:
We will be working this summer to bring additional pages to this section that focus on Seniors, Volunteer Opportunities, etc….
Side Notes & Reminders
Make sure to stay connected with the city by signing up for the Official City of Cypress bi-weekly newsletter.
You can click here to sign up to automatically receive the City Council Agenda via email notification.
We are now accepting the following from Cypress residents and local non-profits:
Articles written by citizens
Letters to the Editor
Requests by non-profits for coverage of their events and/or inclusion in our future non-profit and volunteer listing
Submission of events to be listed in our monthly Happenings listing
All submissions can be sent to us at eyesoncypressca@proton.me. Please include a contact phone number so we can reach out if we have any questions.
A classic 80’s song about Fridays! Enjoy!