Eric's Blog
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Downey residents turn in 400-plus pounds of unwanted medicine
More than 400 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted drugs were collected at a prescription drug take-back event hosted by the Downey Police Department last Saturday. ... |
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'Today in L.A.' to film live from Downey
The NBC-4 "Today in L.A." morning show will be taping live segments from 3rd Street Coffee in Downey on Friday, May 10, and the community is invited to take part. Residents who attend wil... |
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Pro wrestling returns to the Epic Lounge
Local fans of professional wrestling take note: live wrestling is coming back to the Epic Lounge in Downey on May 26. MACH-1 Wrestling: "As Seen on TV" will feature wrestlers from Champi... |
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Community walk Saturday at Treasure Island Park
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is hosting a community walk this Saturday starting at 8 a.m. at Treasure Island Park. According to a press release, "While taking a leisurely walk, all part... |
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Downey man charged with abusing teen girls
A Downey man who teaches at a Los Angeles charter school has been arrested on charges that he sexually abused three female students. The alleged abuse involves two 14-year-old girls and ... |
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Downey woman searching for lost diamond rings
It's a long shot, but a Downey woman is appealing to the public after losing a jewelry pouch containing several valuable items. Edythe Grayson can't remember exactly where she lost the po... |
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Missing dog in Downey
Pudge, an 11-year-old pug and chihuahua mix, went missing at about 1:30 p.m. today near Barlin Avenue and Dalen Street, not far from Ward Elementary. He is black and brown in color, and ... |
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Downey artist curates erotic art show
An erotic art show featuring the work of Downey-based artist Polaris Castillo opens Saturday night at Suede Studios in downtown Los Angeles.
If you remember, Castillo's
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Painting workshop offered by Mexican artist
Talented Mexican artist Calixto Shibaja will lead a painting workshop tomorrow, April 23, at the Rio San Gabriel Park activity room. Sponsored by the Downey Arts Coalition, the workshop ... |
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Police officers raising money for Special Olympics by working at Carino's
Downey police officers will be serving up pasta dishes, calamari and other Italian meals at a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser May 16 at the Johnny Carino's restaurant at Downey Landing. The event i... |
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Meruelo Group's deal to buy Trump Plaza delayed
The Meruelo Group's purchase of an Atlantic City casino is on hold, the Downey-based holding company announced Friday. The Meruelo Group announced in February that it had agreed to buy t... |
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Small fire reported at Ralph's market; ice cream destroyed
The Ralph's supermarket at Lakewood Boulevard and Gallatin Road was evacuated Saturday night after a freezer fan motor caught fire, filling the store with light smoke, authorities said today... |
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Two Downey residents redesign the wallet
Cool story over at the Downey Beat about two Downey residents who have come up with an accessory they call the Quick Wallet. Marc Shelton and Chris Holigores are hoping to bring their pr... |
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'Persons of interest' sought in double homicide
Downey police today released images of three "persons of interest" possibly involved in the March 17 double homicide outside George's Bar, where two men were stabbed and shot to death. T... |
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Downey Theatre's use by non-profits scheduled for discussion
A public meeting to review the Downey Theatre's policies regarding its usage by non-profit organizations is scheduled for this coming Wednesday, April 24, at 3 p.m. inside the city library. ... |
