PICO RIVERA, CA — Pico Rivera will once again forgo its annual Fourth of July celebration, with city officials citing venue limitations despite the completion of renovations at El Rancho High School. In a message to residents, the city said the high school's newly renovated stadium now features an
DOWNEY, CA — Just in case anyone was worried the city manager might only be making almost as much as the police chief, the Downey City Council approved a pay increase to fix that. The council voted unanimously on June 23 voted to raise City Manager Roger Bradley's annual
DOWNEY, CA — Three school crosswalks in Downey, including two shared with South Gate, will be upgraded with state and county funding after the Downey City Council approved a $297,028 construction contract on June 23. The project will add pedestrian-activated flashing lights, known as flashing beacons, along with brighter
La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey, ubicada en 11121 Brookshire Ave., organizará una función doble gratuita de “Theater Thursday” el 30 de abril en la Sala Cormack. La primera proyección, Okja (PG-13), se llevará a cabo de 3 a 5 p.m. y sigue el vínculo de una
The Downey City Library, located at 11121 Brookshire Ave., is set to host a free “Theater Thursday” double feature on April 30 in the Cormack Room. The first screening, Okja (PG-13), runs from 3 to 5 p.m. and follows a young girl’s bond with a genetically engineered
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.
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
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
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