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Open letter from Downey police officers to residents
Dear Downey residents: The Downey Police Officers' Association and Downey Police Management Association wish to address a pending Charter Amendment (No. 14) which poses a threat to the Do... |
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Crime Report
Friday, Feb. 28: At 7:20 p.m. officers responded to the 7800 block of Brookmill Rd regarding a domestic assault. Officers discovered that the male suspect had assaulted the mother o... |
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Tracing the history of Downey United Methodist Church
DOWNEY - In 1855, the Reverend J. T. Cox was sent to the Los Nietos area to minister to the Methodists in the area. According to Edward Drewry Jervey, in his book, "History of Methodism in... |
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PIH investing millions into hospital
DOWNEY - PIH Health Hospital - Downey, previously known as Downey Regional Medical Center, opened its doors for a public tour last week, inviting community leaders and media on a tour of t... |
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Ana Godinez named art curator at Stay Gallery
DOWNEY - One year ago, Ana Godinez stumbled upon the Barely Even Human exhibit at Stay Gallery. Having been an art major at USC, she was intrigued by the idea of an art gallery existing wi... |
Community
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The Our Lady of Perpetual Help School team
The Our Lady of Perpetual Help School team placed 29th out of 110 schools at an academic decathlon earlier this month. OLPH placed 10th in Super Quiz while Erin finished 2nd in Literature an... |
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Downey PD plans DUI patrols Monday
DOWNEY - The Downey Police Department plans to dispatch roving DUI patrols this Monday -- St. Patrick's Day -- to catch drunk drivers. The DUI patrols are in addition to regularly schedule... |
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Discounted pet adoptions Saturday
DOWNEY - Pet adoptions at the county animal shelter in Downey will be half-off their regular prices Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can also receive complimentary gift bags with a... |
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Features
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Mount Fuji
Nobuyo Avery was born and raised in Japan. As a young woman, she made a pilgrimage that is the goal of many citizens and visitors to the island country - climbing to the top of Mount Fuji. T... |
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Getting to know: Jessica Flores
DOWNEY - In the 12 years Jessica Flores has been in the city of Downey's service, first as an intern, then as an economic development analyst, then assistant planner II, and currently as an ... |
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Bicycle Safety: Making turns
Use proper hand signals to let drivers and others know which way you will be moving (Vehicle Code 22111). For right hand turns, stay in the right lane and glance behind for other traffic be... |
Obituaries
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Sylvia "Syl" Miller
Sylvia "Syl" Miller was born on April 15, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was the only daughter of Howard and Maxine Miller. She had one brother, Barry, who has preceded her in death. Sylvia ... |
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Richard Morrison passes away
DOWNEY - After a 4 1/2-year battle with colon cancer, Richard Morrison died peacefully at his home March 8 with all his family present. He was 66. Richard was born Feb. 15, 1948 in Connect... |
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Bill Orndorff, 85, mourned
DOWNEY - Bill Orndorff, 85, died peacefully at home in Downey on Feb. 23. He was interred at Riverside National Cemetery. He was born Oct. 31, 1928 and served active duty in the Korean War.... |
