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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 ...


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...


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 ...


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

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 ...


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...


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...


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...


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...


'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...


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. ...


Crime report for week of April 18

Friday, April 12: At 1:30 a.m., officers pursued a vehicle onto the 5 freeway from Lakewood after the driver refused to pull over during an attempted traffic stop. The pursuit ended ...


Downey mayor says city stands with Boston

Mayor Mario Guerra released a statement today regarding Monday's terrorist attack in Boston. Here is the statement in its entirety: "Our deepest sympathy goes out to the victims and f...


Sexual health office opens in Downey

WISH, the Western Institute for Sexual Health, has opened its new Downey office location at 11411 Brookshire Ave., Suite 508, near Downey Regional Medical Center. An opening reception an...


Official grand opening set for Downey Gateway

Most of the restaurants at the Downey Gateway food court are already open for business, but an official grand opening party has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 from 4-9 p.m. The cel...