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Resident poet Lorine Parks publishes first book
Retired businesswoman Lorine Parks is a role model for living life with gusto and seizing the moments every day.
Christians coming together to celebrate the birth of their church - Pentecost
We are gathering this morning not as different churches but all as fellow Christian come to worship God and celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit at the start of the ecumenical Pentecost service in Downey, CA with 6 churches getting together to celebrate.A These are: As people take their seats under the tent on the lawn in front of the church the ... (more)
Senior Comedy Afternoons aim to tickle creaky funny bones
Marty Ross trudged toward the front of the restaurant, one deliberate pace at a time.
Long-running legal battle surrounding plan for underground water-storage continues
A legal dispute over an underground water storage plan continues. The battle has pitted plaintiffs that include Signal Hill, Downey and Cerritos against the Water Replenishment District of Southern California .
Sheriff's supervisor sentenced for sexual assault during traffic stop
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department supervisor was sentenced to more than nine years in prison Friday for sexually assaulting and inappropriately searching women while on duty, prosecutors said.
Residents protest new care facility
Several homeowners living on the 9200 block of Lubec Street in Downey are speaking out against their newest neighbor.
Towing contracts delayed again
A recommendation from the Downey Police Department to contract with two local companies for towing services was delayed a second time this week.
For Santos Ortega, WWII memories still fresh
Longtime Downey resident and WWII Air Force veteran Santos Ortega worked all of 40 years here in Downey for North American Aviation after serving nearly four years in the military, but it was his tour of duty in the latter that stirs up powerful emotions and vivid recollections instead of his long and colorful career at Rockwell.
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Weekend: Celebrate with 6 Churches in Downey, CA on the birthday of the church
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Looking for something to do this weekend?A Well on SundayA A May 27th in Downey, California 6 churches are holding A a joint service to celebrate the birth of the Christian Church on what is heralded as Pentecost.
DA clears police officers involved in fatal shooting
Downey police officers acted in self-defense when they fatally shot a homeless man last October at a homeless encampment near Firestone Boulevard and Old River School Road, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
City poised to fund art gallery on Downey Avenue
The City Council on Tuesday will consider leasing a downtown retail space which would be used as a public art gallery operated by Downey Art Vibe.
Rich Archbold: Despite tragedies, Mom still stands
Melanie Washington reads a letter that her son's murderer wrote her. She has found the strength not only to go on, but to bring forth her mentoring program, because of her great faith in God.
Outside Agencies Churn LB Water Costs
The bad news is some of the water Long Beach must import is mired in lawsuits, blockages to local efforts to save H2O, inexplicable rising costs and alleged malfeasance in another water district.
Church to mark couple's 60th anniversary
First Baptist church of Santa Fe Springs will hold a special service May 27 to honor the 60th wedding anniversary of Harold and Martha Neal.
Honda World donates $2,500 to purchase skate ramps
Honda World Downey donated $2,500 to help purchase portable skateboard ramps for use by local after-school programs.
Man claims he was harassed by former mayor
Downey resident Leonard Zuniga claims former mayor Anne Bayer stole a sign he created to welcome the NBC4 morning news to the Columbia Memorial Space Center last Friday.
Fallbrook man searches for evidence at crime scenes
Robert Glick pours out a baggie full of coins and metal memorabilia that he said is just a sample of the thousands of items he has found in the decade... Robert Glick of Fallbrook explains some of the supplies he brings with him when responding to a crime scene to help find metallic evidence.
Beatles tribute band to perform in Downey this November
Tickets go on sale Sunday to see "Ticket to Ride", a Beatles tribute show, Nov. 11 at the Downey Theatre.