Speed limits are changing — going down — across Anaheim.

More than 500 signs with new speed limits will be updated across Anaheim now through August.

You’ll want to make sure you’re reading speed limit signs and checking your speed as you drive in your neighborhood, around town or commuting through Anaheim.

This won't be a big change. Speed limits are being lowered based on a study that looked at how fast we actually drive on our streets.

The new or unchanged speed limits reflect what the vast majority of drivers, 85 percent, drive on the section of roads studied.

We’re lowering speed limits to make our streets safer — the faster the speed, the higher the risk of a severe crash with serious injuries or deaths.

Changes are playing out across our city along all types of roads. You can see a complete list of changes at Anaheim.net/speedlimits.

Most new speed limits are going down by 5 mph, with a majority changing from 40 mph to 35 mph. Another 10 are going down by 10 mph.

In all, 169 sections of road will see reduced speed limits with 155 remaining unchanged.

As signs go up and we all get used to new speed limits, Anaheim Police will be helping us educate drivers with warnings.

During the transition, officers will use discretion to make everyone aware of and following speed limits on their own.

But new signs are never an excuse for excessive speeding, and drivers exceeding limits may still be ticketed.

And, no, we’re not changing speed limits to issue more tickets. Revenue from tickets is never our motivation.

What revenue Anaheim sees from tickets doesn’t cover the cost of officers, motorcycles, patrol cars, other equipment and all that goes into issuing tickets.

The lower limits are part of our ongoing work to make streets safe in Anaheim.

Chicano heritage holds a special place in the heart and history of Anaheim with celebrations set across the city in August for Chicano Heritage Month.

Throughout August, Anaheim’s libraries will host events and programs highlighting Chicano heritage, including family storytimes, performances, cooking demonstrations, crafts and more.

Join us at the Sunkist branch on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2-3 p.m. for an exciting storytime and lively performance by the Kalpulli Tekuanis dance group celebrating Chicano Heritage Month and Nahua Aztec culture.

The Central Library branch will close out a month of cultural celebration on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 3-4 p.m. with a special musical performance by Sin Color.

Crisia Regalado, who performs as Sin Color, shares her modern take on romantic, old school mariachi voice. Regalado uses her voice to create an emotional musical experience that celebrates Chicano and Mexican culture.

At the East Anaheim branch, join us for a monthlong community mural painting program. Be sure to stop by and be a part of this community project!

Find full details on library events in August at Anaheim.net/library

Meet your Anaheim Police Department on National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The annual event brings together our community and police for a fun night of demonstrations from our helicopter Angel, the men, women and equipment of our SWAT team and our dogs and horses (yes, they're part of the team too!).

You can also get tips on keeping your home and neighborhood safe from our crime prevention team.

Join us at Modjeska Park, 1331 S. Nutwood St., from 5-8:30 p.m.

National Night Out takes place across our country and celebrates community policing and our connection to our neighborhoods.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy food trucks and music by Modern Highway, a lively five-piece cover band playing pop hits, oldies and other favorites.

Join us as we host our annual free health fair at the Anaheim Convention Center for one day only on Sept. 28, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Get free medical, dental, vision, women's and other health services.

Everyone is welcome, especially those who may not have access to regular healthcare.

Health services include:

• Dental extractions and fillings space limited; first come, first serve
• Vision services space limited; first come, first serve
• Specialist consultations
• Flu shots
• Physicals, heart tests
• Chiropractor, acupuncture
• Bone density assessment
• Diabetes, sugar, cholesterol and hemoglobin testing
• Mammograms, pap smears

The Anaheim Convention Center is at 800 W. Katella Ave. Free parking is available off West Street at the Transit Plaza, which is closest to Hall E where the health fair takes place.

Watch Anaheim's social media for registration coming soon!

The health fair is also a great way to volunteer and help others who need it.

We couldn't do this great event for our community without the hundreds of doctors, nurses, optometry students and community volunteers who make this happen.

For more or to register or volunteer, visit Anaheim.net/healthfair.

Put your sustainability story to the test and enter to win in our sustainability challenge.

Anaheim residents with Anaheim Public Utilities accounts can enter for a chance to win energy-saving appliances and other household items as part of our Sustainable Footprint Contest.

Share your smart energy and water lifestyle story today or your sustainability goals for the near future for a chance to win up to $5,000 in energy efficient and money saving Energy Star appliances or other environmentally friendly improvements for your home.

Here's how to enter. Go to Anaheim.net/footprint and share your sustainability story through our easy entry form.

Your story can be anything that makes a difference, from big to small.

Maybe you've installed solar panels, a rain barrel, planted a California friendly garden or own an electric vehicle that you charge afterhours.

Or maybe it's just a new shade tree, energy-saving LED light bulbs or a new refrigerator that uses less energy. Or maybe you just got rid of that old, unneeded refrigerator in your garage.

You can also share your story about taking part in our rebates, water leak repair, utility checkup survey and other environmentally friendly services through Anaheim Public Utilities.

We'll select winners based on your stories of your energy and water efficiency efforts today and your near-term sustainability goals.

And your story may just inspire someone else to make a difference.

Apply by Aug. 31.

Questions? Call us at (714) 765-4423.

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