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
Contenido patrocinado en colaboración con la Ciudad de Downey. DOWNEY — La Ciudad de Downey ofrecerá una capacitación gratuita del Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias (CERT) en español este mes de noviembre para ayudar a los residentes a prepararse ante desastres y emergencias. El programa CERT, administrado por la Oficina
BELL GARDENS, CA — The Bell Gardens City Council voted unanimously Monday night to rename the new John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center as the Dreamers Aquatic Center. Mayor Marco Bárcena, who introduced the motion, said the new name reflects the community’s belief in hope and resilience. “Given that
DOWNEY, CA — The Downey City Library will host its fifth annual Beyond the Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. The free, family-friendly event celebrates local artists, writers, crafters, musicians, and makers who highlight the
BELL GARDENS, CA — The Eddie Cochran Memorial Car Show returns to Ford Park in Bell Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now in its second year, the free event will feature pre-1964 classic cars, a pin-up contest, live rockabilly music, and a beer
Bell Gardens, CA – Skaters and music lovers of all ages are invited to come through to the Bell Gardens Skate Park this Thursday, May 15, for the third annual Skate Jam. The family-friendly event is free and has become a yearly celebration of the city’s vibrant skate scene. Organized
BELL GARDENS, Calif. — Sustainability and style will take center stage on Saturday at the second Bell Gardens Recycled Fashion Show, hosted during the city’s Spring Festival at Veterans Park. The event, organized by local arts collective BGArts in partnership with sewing instructor and community advocate Ana Elena Sifuentes, begins
Maywood, CA — A proposed 61-unit housing development for low-income residents in Maywood is moving forward. The Maywood City Council approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF) to “sell or otherwise transfer” city-owned property to develop an affordable housing project. The agreement was approved by unanimous vote
Maywood, CA — In a win for organized labor, the Maywood City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will force contractors working on large-scale projects in the city to disclose any past labor violations during the permitting process. The ordinance, passed by unanimous vote on Feb. 26, requires that contractors working