A woman died after being struck by a vehicle the morning of April 14 at a busy Downey intersection, authorities confirmed. Officers responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision at Florence Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard, according to the Downey Police Department, near the oldest operating McDonald’s, a well-known local landmark. The
DOWNEY, CA — The Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina near Stonewood Center appears to have closed, with signage at the site indicating it is “Permanently Closed,” user reports on Yelp noting the location has shut down, and the Downey restaurant no longer listed among active locations on the company’s website. A
Bell Gardens, CA — Funcionarios de Bell Gardens informaron que la cisterna de aguas pluviales recientemente concluida en John Anson Ford Park ya se encuentra completamente operativa, mientras entra en una fase inicial de monitoreo y mantenimiento compartida con otras seis ciudades del sureste del condado de Los Ángeles. El personal
Bell Gardens, CA — Bell Gardens officials say the city’s newly completed stormwater cistern at John Anson Ford Park is now fully operational, while entering an early monitoring and maintenance phase. City staff delivered the update at the Jan. 12 City Council meeting, outlining how the John Anson Ford Park
DOWNEY, CA — Newly appointed Mayor Claudia Frometa’s push to loosen Downey’s term limits failed Tuesday night, ending a debate she first initiated in spring 2024 and marking the city’s first formal attempt to revisit term limits since voters rejected a similar proposal in 2008. Frometa—elected in
The Bell Gardens City Council voted unanimously Monday night to select Miguel De La Rosa as mayor and Isabel Guillén as mayor pro tem during its annual leadership reorganization. Both are 27, making them the youngest members of the council. De La Rosa, elected to the council in 2024 after
Editor’s note: Information and quotes from a Nov. 6 Chick-fil-A Inc. press release. BELLFLOWER, CA — Holy cow! Chick-fil-A comes to Bellflower. Residents will soon have a new stop for chicken sandwiches and waffle fries when the city’s first Chick-fil-A opens Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 a.m.
BELL GARDENS, CA — The Bell Gardens City Council voted 4–1 Monday to endorse Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure to redraw California’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. Prop. 50, which appears on the Nov. 4 statewide ballot, would adjust district lines designed to favor
COMMERCE, CA — A new mural honoring artist Frida Kahlo will be unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Commerce City Hall, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 5 to 6 p.m., according to a city press release. The event will feature food, mariachi music and folklorico performances by local students. Los Angeles
Nota del editor: Este artículo es una columna de opinión y no necesariamente refleja las opiniones de The SELA Sun. Ha sido editado por motivos de extensión y formato. Residentes de Bell Gardens, como su concejal, les insto a hacer oír su voz y votar SÍ a la Proposición 50.
Nota del editor: Este artículo es una columna de opinión y no necesariamente refleja las opiniones de The SELA Sun. Ha sido editado por motivos de extensión y formato. He dedicado mi vida a servir a una comunidad que cree en la justicia, el trabajo duro y la promesa de
Editor’s note: This article is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of The SELA Sun. It has been edited for length and formatting. Bell Gardens residents, as your councilmember, I urge you to make your voice heard and vote YES on Proposition 50. Your vote
