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Downey music festival still needs support
DOWNEY - 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... |
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Downey ends talks with county fire
DOWNEY - 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 Fir... |
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City settles police shooting case for $4.5M
DOWNEY - 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. 22, 2011. Dale Galipo, the attorney repres... |
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Shuttle mockup may be wearing out its welcome
DOWNEY - City council members are having second thoughts about constructing a $3 million facility to house its much-celebrated space shuttle mockup. The council unanimously agreed in Jan... |
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An evening of one act comedies
DOWNEY - 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. "I hope if I c... |
Community
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Winning lotto ticket still unclaimed
SANTA FE SPRINGS - A Mega Millions ticket sold last month in Santa Fe Springs and worth $215,136 is still unclaimed. The ticket was sold for the April 8 draw at the AM/PM gas station at Ro... |
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Rio Hondo Golf Club open house
DOWNEY - 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. Residents can also l... |
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Longtime resident leading historical program
DOWNEY - 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, M... |
Features
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FROM U.S. BANK CARPORTS: SOLAR POWER
DOWNEY - At first glance, it appears that the Florence Avenue branch of U.S. Bank has just installed carports for its customers. That's certainly a nice amenity, one that will be much appre... |
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Where physical education teacher Dan Latham's passion lies
DOWNEY - The name of Dan Latham, who taught physical education at West Middle School for fifteen years and is rounding out his seventh year as P. E. teacher and coach at Warren High School, ... |
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Solar power: it's about time
There's evidence that the Romans used coal in the 2nd century A.D. The Greeks, however, already had the jump on them when, in the 3rd century B.C., they defeated a Roman naval attack by burn... |
Obituaries
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Serena Acuna mourned by family
DOWNEY - Serena Ann Bayze-Acuna passed away at the young age of 57 early on the morning of April 14. Born March 3, 1956, she is survived by her husband Ralph Acuna; her three children, Twa... |
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Bettie Tompkins mourned
DOWNEY - Bettie Norman Tompkins passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 5, surrounded by family. A longtime Downey resident, Bettie became president and CEO of Norman Seed Company, a bu... |
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Memorial set for Mary Lou Schmidt
DOWNEY - A celebration of the life of longtime Downey community icon and leader Mary Lou Schmidt will be held Tuesday, May 14 at 4 p.m. the Rio Hondo Event Center at 10627 Old River School R... |
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