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Mexican American Bar Association’s inaugual golf tournament
More than 150 judges, prosectors, public defenders, private attorneys, and supporters participated in the Mexican American Bar Association’s inaugual golf tournament at the Rio Hondo Golf ... |
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Message from the Mayor
Hello Downey! I’m excited to be able to reach out to all of you once again through my Mayor’s Corner articles. I know, it’s been some time since my last article, as these past ... |
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Victor Koast to exhibit at Stay Gallery
DOWNEY − Artist Victor Koast will be showing new paintings and illustrations in his first ever solo exhibit at Stay Gallery, titled “Good Karma.” The opening reception will take ... |
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Unlicensed contractors caught in sting
ARTESIA – Twelve unlicensed contractors were caught in an undercover sting operation conducted by the state licensing board in Artesia last week. In all, 97 people were arrested in ... |
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Sister Doherty’s life behind bars
DOWNEY − Teresa Doherty has been inside the California prison system for 39 years. From the cops and the courts to the kids and the crimes, she’s seen them all. She’s witnessed the ... |
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‘Spiritual healer’ gets 9 years for rape
DOWNEY – A “spiritual healer” convicted of raping a woman inside his makeshift Downey office was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday. Jose Romulo Felix, 42, pleaded no ... |
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Daytrip to San Diego
DOWNEY – The Downey Newcomers Club is sponsoring a trip to Old Town San Diego on Wednesday, Aug. 20, via Amtrak. Cost is $49.30 roundtrip for seniors and $58 for non-seniors. The group ... |
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Vacation bible school sign-ups
DOWNEY – Registration is now open for a vacation bible school at Downey Memorial Christian Church. “Workshop of Wonders” takes place Aug. 4-8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program ... |
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Coincidence? Or a sinister stranger?
It’s obvious from this story that Marie Garcia is a friendly person who has “never met a stranger.” But this particular encounter left her son worried, and he warned her against ... |
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Coming Home: Calvin Spencer
DOWNEY – Calvin Spencer knew he wanted to join the military since his freshman year of high school. Specifically, he wanted to join the Marines and be in combat. He didn’t waste any ... |
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Free advice: read contracts carefully before signing
If you always stop to read the fine print before signing anything, congratulations – your parents trained you well. If you don’t, beware: Your signature could commit you to a long-term ... |
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Sylvia Hall was hospital volunteer
DOWNEY – Sylvia Hall, a former volunteer in the Physical Therapy Department at Downey Community Hospital, passed away July 22 at PIH Health in Whittier. She was 75. She is survived by ... |
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Maria Garaduno leaves 3 kids
DOWNEY – Funeral services will take place Monday for Maria Garaduno, who died unexpectedly July 17 at age 43. She worked at the Downey YMCA and was a mother of three. Visitation is ... |
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Mary Alice Taylor
Born in Quincy, ILL. on June 16, 1920 passed away on July 18, 2014 of natural causes in Downey, CA with family at her side. Mary just celebrated her 94th birthday. Mary and husband Burl ... |
