Habitat for Humanity plans to build seven new townhomes in Downey exclusively for low-income, first-time homebuyers. Each of the townhomes will be three bedrooms, two-baths, with 1,215 square feet of living space. A two-car garage will be attached to each unit.
Read MoreTeens are invited to participate in a Mario Kart gaming tournament being held at Downey High School's Aquatic Center on Friday, July 31, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Read MoreCrime Report is provided by the Downey Police Department.
Read MoreThe Downey City Library has several public events scheduled this month, including a "Mini Comic Con" on July 29.
Read MoreDowney High School goalkeeper Idalis Gonzalez will be playing at the University of Louisiana at Monroe next season.
Read MoreThe City of Downey will host the International Food & Music Festival on Sept. 12 from 4-11 p.m. in Downtown Downey.
Read MoreA six-member team from Downey traveled to Nepal to rebuild villages destroyed by an earthquake.
Read MoreDr. Manuel Chon and Dr. Bala Venugopal named Attending Physicians of the Year.
Read MoreIn response to a rising number of smoke shops popping up throughout the city, the Norwalk City Council is considering restrictions on new cigarette retailers.
Read MoreLongtime Downey residents Howard Phillips, Malia Phillips and Alicia Edquist will be participating in the Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara this September.
Read MoreDowney's Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival is expanding its cinema program to include two full-length feature films, plus an extensive exhibit of posters, lobby cards, and advertisements from the “golden age" of Mexican cinema.
Read MoreThe Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education on June 30 adopted a 2015-16 budget and 2015-18 Local Control and Accountability Plan that emphasizes college and career readiness.
Read MoreTwenty-six Downey Unified SkillsUSA gold medalists traveled to Louisville, Ky., on June 22 to represent California in the National SkillsUSA Competition.
Read MoreSummer is in full swing and with the days longer and the children out of school, it is a perfect time to relax and enjoy our beautiful Southern California weather. But not us here at City Hall.
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