The City of Paramount, the Paramount Unified School District and the Paramount Chamber of Commerce all express their profound thanks to the generous sponsors and donors who made this year's Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) fundraiser an overwhelming success.

These benefactors gave nearly $100,000 for college scholarships for Paramount students and almost $12,000 in prizes for the event. In doing so, they demonstrated their commitment to the importance of education in Paramount.

Here are those companies and individuals who are true partners in our community.

Paramount residents can now register online for summer recreation programs such as swimming lessons and day camp.
 
In order to register for programs online, you must obtain a user account and password by calling (562) 220-2121. Once that's done, click here to sign up for programs. It's that easy!

In these difficult economic times, the Southern California Gas Company - which serves the City of Paramount - is offering a variety of assistance programs for their customers who qualify.  For example, eligible households can get a 20% discount on their monthly gas bill. Go to their website for more details.

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. According to a City ordinance, "safe and sane" fireworks sold in Paramount can only be used in the City on July 3 and July 4, and you must be 16 years or older to buy them.

Please remember, too, that all other types of fireworks are illegal, and anyone caught selling or setting them off could be charged with a serious crime.

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