Eric's Blog
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Salazar formally takes over as director of Parks & Rec
Arlene Salazar has been named director of the city's Parks & Recreation Department, where she will oversee daily operations and manage a staff of over 230 employees. The promotion is effe... |
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OLPH cheer team wins, prepares for Knott's Berry Farm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's cheerleaders started their competition season with two wins at a recent tournament. The girls competed in the CYO Cheer Competition held at St. Joseph... |
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Chiropractic office may open at Downey Landing
An express chiropractic office that offers chiropractic services without the need of an appointment is looking to open at Downey Landing. If it can secure a conditional use permit from t... |
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City negotiating to buy land at Firestone and Paramount intersection
The city of Downey is in negotiations to purchase portions of several properties near the intersection of Firestone and Paramount boulevards. The purchases are necessary, city officials ... |
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Presale carnival tickets on sale this week
Rio San Gabriel Elementary is hosting a carnival this Friday* from 3-7 p.m., complete with a bounce house, obstacle course, game booths, slides, food, music, raffles, and more. Presale ti... |
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Warren, Downey bring home CIF championships
Warren and Downey high schools both had reasons to celebrate yesterday, with each school winning their own CIF championship. The Bears boys soccer team defeated Loara, 3-1, to win the CI... |
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Columbus High kids tour college campuses
More than a dozen Columbus High School students recently toured local colleges, learning about potential careers and finding -- officials hope -- the motivation to finish high school. Th... |
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Power is out after fire behind bus depot
Electricity is down in parts of Downey but it's unclear if it is related to a fire earlier this afternoon behind the downtown bus depot. The fire was reported about 3 p.m. near the railr... |
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Remaining shows of 'The World Goes 'Round' canceled
This weekend's performances of "The World Goes 'Round" by the Downey Civic Light Opera have been canceled due to "copyright issues," our friends at the "Downey Loves Trader Joe's" Facebook p... |
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Downey Fire Department wins award for explorer program
The Downey Fire Department earned the Sponsor of the Year Award last Friday for its fire explorer program, which is now in its 28th year. The award was presented by Learning for Life, th... |
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Los Loney Boys guitarist falls into orchestra pit
Henry Garza, lead guitarist for Los Lonely Boys, was injured after falling into the orchestra pit during a performance at the Downey Theatre last night. Audience members told the Patriot ... |
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Downey woman recognized for saving stranger's life
Downey resident Kelly Navarro, credited with saving the life of a stranger who had gone into shock after an allergic reaction, was honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Navarro was ... |
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Lingerie night canceled after city steps in
A downtown hookah lounge has canceled its planned lingerie event Thursday after city officials intervened, saying such an event violated city code. The hookah bar had offered to waive it... |
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Stox to remember late bartender
Stox restaurant is hosting a memorial service Sunday from 2:30-4 p.m. for longtime bartender Jim Matos, who recently died. Matos bartended at Stox for more than 30 years, where he was kn... |
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Artist Roy Anthony Shabla to lead painting workshop
Downey's Roy Anthony Shabla may be best known locally for his writing. An accomplished author and poet, he has published more than ha... |
