Shirley Terrell was longtime bus driver

ObituariesStaff ReportJuly 2, 2015

Care packages from Downey students delivered to the Philippines

Students in the Philippines receive 24,000 pounds of food packed by Downey students.

FeaturesAlex GaytanJuly 2, 2015kiwins, kiwanis

Hong Kong orchestra playing in Downey

EntertainmentStaff ReportJuly 2, 2015

Save the Brave pedals to PTSD awareness

Non-profit group raising awareness for victims of post-traumatic stress disorder.

NewsAlex DominguezJuly 2, 2015save the brave, ptsd

Letter to the Editor: Weight loss success

OpinionStaff ReportJuly 1, 2015

Letter to the Editor: Desalination plants

OpinionStaff ReportJuly 1, 2015

Illegal fireworks blamed for two fires in Downey

Illegal fireworks are being blamed for igniting two fires in Downey on Tuesday, including one blaze that scorched a home and displaced three residents.

NewsEric PierceJuly 1, 2015fireworks

Group visits Sacramento to advocate for special needs students

Parents of special needs children meet with state legislators.

NewsStaff ReportJuly 1, 2015

Marine band to perform at Furman Park

EntertainmentStaff ReportJune 30, 2015concerts in the park

Where to buy legal fireworks in Downey

Eighteen non-profits have been approved for fireworks stands in Downey.

NewsEric PierceJune 30, 2015fireworks

Letter to the Editor: Race in America

OpinionStaff ReportJune 30, 2015

The great and needed tension of our democracy

As Americans, we are equals, and as equals we must continue to press forward to prove to the world that a government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth and continue to thrive here at home and across the globe.

OpinionMario A. GuerraJune 30, 2015july 4, congress, mario guerra

Downey valedictorian earns full scholarship to Cal State Long Beach

Aaron M. Gutierrez from Calvary Chapel Christian High School in Downey has been awarded a full, four-year scholarship to Cal State Long Beach worth $58,000.

NewsStaff ReportJune 30, 2015csulb, calvary chapel

Letter to the Editor: National security

OpinionStaff ReportJune 30, 2015

Shared Stories: My Family of Veterans

FeaturesStaff ReportJune 30, 2015shared stories

Downey AYSO sending 6 teams to Hawaii

SportsEric PierceJune 29, 2015ayso

Letter to the Editor: Downey school system

OpinionStaff ReportJune 29, 2015

Planet Fitness to open at former Lincoln dealership

Planet Fitness has submitted plans to open a 16,371 square foot gym at the former Lincoln Mercury dealership site at Lakewood Boulevard and Gallatin Road.

NewsEric PierceJune 29, 2015planet fitness, downey crossroads