Mayor and City Council Tout Moreno Valley's Accomplishments During State of the City

Mayor Ulises Cabrera and the Moreno Valley City Council celebrated the City’s many achievements during the annual State of the City Address on Thursday, August 17.

This year’s State of the City theme was “Innovation, Elevation, Transformation.” During the sold-out event, each Moreno Valley City Council Member spoke about the City’s incredible strides throughout the year in economic development, infrastructure, public safety, finance, and the City’s quality of life. 

Mayor Cabrera also presented Community Leadership Awards to local leaders who made a positive impact on Moreno Valley in the past year: 

• Community Non-Profit Partner of the Year – Rising Stars Business Academy
• Community Contributor of the Year – Rancho Belago Developers
• Healthcare Hero – Riverside University Health System
• Excellence in Education – Riverside County Office of Education 
• Community Business Member of the Year (Large) – Kaiser Permanente
• Community Business Member of the Year – Taqueria Dos Potrillos

Click here to watch the entire 2023 State of the City Address.

Celebrate Mexican Independence at El Grito on September 15

Dust off your dancing shoes, MoVal—El Grito returns on September 15!

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month during our annual El Grito de Independencia festival on Friday, September 15, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Civic Center Amphitheater!

El Grito is a fun and free celebration commemorating Mexico’s battle cry for independence. El Grito will feature exciting performances, great music, delicious food, fun games, and a live feed of El Grito from the Zócalo in Mexico City!

Mark your calendars and join the fun! Visit moval.org/elgrito to learn more.

Schedule Your Bulky Item Pickup Today!

Need to get rid of large items? Moreno Valley has you covered.

The City's bulky item pickup program gives Moreno Valley households four pickups per month for free. Scheduling a pickup is easy—call Waste Management at 800.423.9986 at least 24 hours in advance of your regular service day, and they'll pick up the bulky item for you.

Accepted bulky items include furniture, large appliances, small household appliances, tires, and oversized yard waste such as tree trunks and large branches.

Click here for more information, and schedule your bulky item pickup today!

Stay Prepared During an Emergency With

Alert MoVal

Staying informed during an emergency or disaster can make a lifesaving difference. The City of Moreno Valley's emergency notification system, Alert MoVal, immediately notifies you when a disaster or emergency occurs in Moreno Valley. 

Signing up is easy. Visit moval.org/alert and choose how you want your emergency notifications—via text, email, or phone call.

Alert MoVal is the first step in keeping your family safe in an emergency. Sign up today!

A Visit to Pedrorena Park

At just over five acres, Pedrorena Park is a beautiful neighborhood park in south Moreno Valley that features a basketball court, multi-use athletic fields, a fun playground, picnic tables, barbecues, and more.

Located at 16009 Rancho Del Lago, Pedrorena Park is a gorgeous community park perfect for the entire family.

For more information on our fantastic parks and trails, visit moval.org/parks. 

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