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Nearly 1,000 graduate at Biola University
Furloughs aren't usually a good thing for employees but the non-paid off day on Friday given by the Ocean View School District worked out well for teacher Jacquelin Fiorillo.
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Elderly man missing since May 5
Ricardo Hernandez, 86, walked away from his Downey home on May 5 but was not reported missing until Monday, police said today.
It's official: Downey and Roscommon, Ireland are sister cities
In Ireland for official city business, Mayor Mario Guerra on Thursday met with Roscommon County, Ireland mayor Tom Crosby and its CEO to sign papers making official a sister city relationship between Downey and Roscommon County.
OLPH principal retiring next month
Steffani McMains always wanted to be a teacher as long as she can remember. "I used to play school in the backyard as a child," said McMains with a laugh.
When it comes to a stroke, every minute is critical
As a seemingly endless line of participants for Wednesday's Primary Stroke Prevention Seminar snaked outside the door and past the fountain at the Rio Hondo Event Center, a white-haired woman walking gingerly with a cane was slowly moving nearer to the ballroom, unaware that her life was about to be saved.
Final nails in Whittier courthouse's coffin
The Whittier Courthouse will be closed to the public beginning June 3, about a month earlier than originally scheduled, according to the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
La Puente man, Downey man killed in Pomona freeway crash identified
Downey: Warren High School awards Golden Bears
Paul Lim, a senor at Downey's Warren High School, received the Grand Golden Bear for being most outstanding student, during the school's Golden Bear program earlier this month.
Longtime resident leading historical program
Longtime Downey resident Don Russell, who turned 94 on Tuesday, will present an informal evening of discussion and reminiscing at the Downey Historical Society's meeting Thursday, May 23.
Rio Hondo Golf Club open house
The Rio Hondo Golf Club, a public golf course owned by the city of Downey, will host an open house June 9 from 2-6 p.m. The course will be open for free golf.
from U.S. Bank Carports: Solar Power
At first glance, it appears that the Florence Avenue branch of U.S. Bank has just installed carports for its customers.
Shuttle mockup may be wearing out its welcome
City council members are having second thoughts about constructing a $3 million facility to house its much-celebrated space shuttle mockup.
Downey ends talks with county fire
After a lengthy discussion with city staff and Downey fire union representatives, the City Council on Tuesday decided not to proceed its negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire District for fire and emergency services.
Downey music festival still needs support
Preparations continue for Make Music Downey, a music festival with over 30 performances scheduled for the downtown area on June 8. Organizers Bea Romano and Carol Kearns, of the Downey Arts Coalition, say that additional venues had to be added to accommodate all of the performers who wanted to participate.
City settles police shooting case for $4.5M
The city of Downey has agreed to pay $4.5 million to the family of Michael Nida, the unarmed man fatally shot by Downey Police on Oct.
Downey settles wrongful death shooting for $4.5 million
The family of Michael Nida, an unarmed South Gate man shot in the back and killed by a Downey police officer in a case of mistaken identity, agreed to a settlement of $4.5 million in a federal wrongful death suit brought against the city of Downey, attorney Dale Galipo said.
An evening of one act comedies
Local playwright Bill Blush will debut comedic works in "Bill's Shorts: a Brief Evening of One Act Comedies," a staged reading this Sunday, May 19, at Epic Lounge.
Movie Club of Downey celebrates 5 months of stellar films
For the last few months, Movie Club of Downey has been featuring movie gems on the big screen at the Epic Lounge on 2nd Street.
Downey City Council tackles fire-related issues in Tuesday's meeting
The future of Downey fire service is up for debate Tuesday night as the City Council decides whether to advance contract negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire District for fire and emergency services.
Space center may be used as loan collateral
In an effort to secure a $3 million federal loan to build a neighborhood community center, the City Council this week will consider putting up the Columbia Memorial Space Center as collateral.