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It's official: Downey and Roscommon, Ireland are sister cities
In Ireland for official city business, Mayor Mario Guerra on Thursday met with Roscommon County, Ireland mayor Tom Crosby and its CEO to sign papers making official a sister city relationshi... |
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When it comes to a stroke, every minute is critical
DOWNEY - As a seemingly endless line of participants for Wednesday's Primary Stroke Prevention Seminar snaked outside the door and past the fountain at the Rio Hondo Event Center, a white-ha... |
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Bastards raising money for military veterans
DOWNEY - Bastards barbecue restaurant in Downtown Downey is celebrating Memorial Day on Monday by hosting an all-day fundraiser to benefit the Purple Heart Foundation, which supports combat ... |
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Tracy Riley dies at 83
DOWNEY - Tracy Riley, husband of former Downey mayor Barbara J. Riley and longtime community volunteer whose public service spans nearly 50 years, died last Monday. He was 83. Known for ... |
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OLPH principal retiring next month
DOWNEY - Steffani McMains always wanted to be a teacher as long as she can remember. "I used to play school in the backyard as a child," said McMains with a laugh. "I love children. There... |
Community
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Optimism reigns as Cerritos College students collect diplomas
NORWALK - Approximately 7,000-8,000 family, friends and loved ones gathered at Falcon Stadium on the Cerritos College campus last Saturday to share in the joy of this year's graduating class... |
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Bonnie Mansell, Steve Mansell, Joan Anderson and Pam Lane
Bonnie Mansell, Steve Mansell, Joan Anderson and Pam Lane (pictured from left) spent 2 1/2 cold weeks in Paris, Brittany and Normandy. Steve, Joan and Pam run DowneyDailyPhotos.com (Steve ha... |
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Treasure Island Park re-opens June 1
DOWNEY - Treasure Island Park will reopen June 1 after a $400,000 renovation that includes a new walking path, new playground equipment, landscaping, benches, picnic tables and other improve... |
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Features
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Remembering the history of Memorial Day
Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans - the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) - established Decoration Day as a time for the nati... |
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FROM U.S. BANK CARPORTS: SOLAR POWER
DOWNEY - At first glance, it appears that the Florence Avenue branch of U.S. Bank has just installed carports for its customers. That's certainly a nice amenity, one that will be much appre... |
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Where physical education teacher Dan Latham's passion lies
DOWNEY - The name of Dan Latham, who taught physical education at West Middle School for fifteen years and is rounding out his seventh year as P. E. teacher and coach at Warren High School, ... |
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Obituaries
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Robert Swyden passes away at 50
DOWNEY - Robert Gene Swyden Jr., age 50, passed away May 14 in Downey. He is survived by his mother, Sara Lou Swyden, and sister, Lisa Swyden-Lopez. Services were held this past Saturday... |
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Marian Klaas, WWII veteran, mourned
NORWALK - Marian Beverly Klausman Klaas, a World War II veteran, died May 2. She was 88. Marian was born in Wadena, Minn. and moved to Los Angeles in 1941. In May of 1944, during WWII, sh... |
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Serena Acuna mourned by family
DOWNEY - Serena Ann Bayze-Acuna passed away at the young age of 57 early on the morning of April 14. Born March 3, 1956, she is survived by her husband Ralph Acuna; her three children, Twa... |
