Eric's Blog
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Man fatally shot outside Gloria's
A man was reportedly shot and killed tonight outside Gloria's Restaurant on Florence Avenue. There are not many details, but the shooter apparently fired at the victim before fleeing in a... |
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Injury forces Downey figure skater to withdraw from Championships
Downey resident Vanessa Lam withdrew from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships that got underway today in Omaha, Neb., after injuring her knee and hip during training. Lam suffered the ... |
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Saab picks Jim Rodriguez for planning board
In one of his first appointments as a new council member, Alex Saab has tapped Jim Rodriguez for the Planning Commission. Councilman Luis Marquez, who gave up his district 5 seat and was ... |
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Summer music festival in the works for Downey
Plans appear to be underway for a one-day music festival in Downey this summer. There are not many details but it sounds pretty awesome. Sponsored by the Downey Arts Coalition, the festi... |
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Comedians raising money for toddler's cancer fight
Four comedians are headlining a benefit show Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites to benefit 3-year-old Tristan Carrion, who was diagnosed in N... |
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Mayor films cameo in mafia movie
If you had to pick any sitting Downey council member to cameo in a 1940's-era mafia film, who would be the most logical choice? It has to be Mario Guerra, right? It probably doesn't hu... |
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Mari's Wine Bar to close, reports say
Mari's Wine Bar, an enthusiastic supporter of the local arts scene since opening November 2010, will close this week, according to reports. It's not clear why the wine bar is closing or ... |
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Downey dogs going to no-kill shelter in Oregon
Twenty homeless canines facing euthanization are instead getting a second chance at life thanks to the Oregon Humane Society. According to the Friends of the Downey Shelter, a volunteer ... |
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Eligible residents can apply for home improvement loans
The City of Downey's Housing Division is offering grants and rebates to help eligible residents pay for home improvement projects. These incentives are federally funded by the U.S. Depar... |
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City will restore fire engine, hire 12 firefighters
Downey officials announced today that a fire engine shut down last summer due to budget cuts will be put back in service after the city secured a $1.8 million FEMA grant. The money will ... |
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Mayor releases community walk schedule
As part of his "Healthy Downey" campaign as mayor, Mario Guerra will begin hosting twice-monthly community walks to encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle. Walks will be held W... |
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Networking breakfast Tuesday morning
Janet Campos-Juarez, a career development program specialist for the Los Angeles County Office of Education, is one of two guest speakers at tomorrow's Rise 'N Shine Networking breakfast mee... |
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Downey cardiologist named 'Super Doctor'
Dr. Jerry Floro, a board certified cardiologist who practices out of Downey and Lakewood, has been named a 2013 Southern California "Super Doctor" by Los Angeles Magazine. The magazine's... |
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City considers federal loan to build space shuttle housing
With the city's full-size space shuttle mockup still sitting under a temporary tent, the City Council tomorrow is expected to support a $3 million loan application with the U.S. Department o... |
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Petition seeks to impeach President Obama
A local group wants you to sign their petition - but it has nothing to do with the fire department. A Downey resident e-mailed to say that a group was outside the post office on Fireston... |
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