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Paramount approves $150,000 contract to help homeless families find permanent housing

Paramount approves $150,000 contract to help homeless families find permanent housing

PARAMOUNT, CA — Paramount officials approved a new $150,000 agreement with Family Promise of Los Angeles to continue helping families experiencing or at risk of homelessness find stable housing. According to a city staff report, the nonprofit assessed 28 Paramount families over the past year, provided services to 21, and

By SELA Sun Staff Report 21 Jul 2026
Commerce library to host free astronomy talk

Commerce library to host free astronomy talk

COMMERCE, CA — Residents can learn about black holes, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe during a free astronomy presentation at the Rosewood Neighborhood Library this week. The Commerce Public Library will host "Cosmos & Coffee with Nicole Sanchez" from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 17,

By SELA Sun Staff Report 13 Jul 2026
Downey library to screen "Persepolis" on July 9

Downey library to screen "Persepolis" on July 9

The Downey City Library, located at 11121 Brookshire Ave., is set to host a free screening of “Persepolis” (PG-13) on July 9 as part of its Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque series in the Cormack Room. “Persepolis” follows a young girl coming of age before, during, and after the Iranian

By SELA Sun Staff Report 06 Jul 2026
Fuegos artificiales, juegos mecánicos gratuitos y música en vivo: regresa la celebración del Día de la Independencia en Commerce

Fuegos artificiales, juegos mecánicos gratuitos y música en vivo: regresa la celebración del Día de la Independencia en Commerce

COMMERCE, CA — La Ciudad de Commerce celebrará nuevamente su tradicional festejo del Día de la Independencia con dos días de entretenimiento gratuito, juegos mecánicos, música en vivo, comida y fuegos artificiales este viernes y sábado en el Centro Cívico y Rosewood Park, de acuerdo con un comunicado de la ciudad.

By SELA Sun Staff Report 02 Jul 2026
Fireworks, free carnival rides, and live music: Commerce's Independence Day Celebration returns

Fireworks, free carnival rides, and live music: Commerce's Independence Day Celebration returns

COMMERCE, CA — The City of Commerce is bringing back its annual Independence Day Celebration with two days of free entertainment, carnival rides, live music, food, and fireworks this Friday and Saturday at Civic Center and Rosewood Park, according to a city news release. The celebration kicks off Friday, July 3,

By SELA Sun Staff Report 02 Jul 2026
Guide: FREE Independence Day events around SELA

Guide: FREE Independence Day events around SELA

The 4th of July is here once again. And while the White House may have had mixed success drawing crowds, Southeast LA is sure to turn out for a full slate of community celebrations honoring the United States Semiquincentennial—or, for those who prefer fewer syllables, America's 250th

By SELA Sun Staff Report 01 Jul 2026
Pico Rivera to skip annual Fourth of July celebration again this year

Pico Rivera to skip annual Fourth of July celebration again this year

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

By SELA Sun Staff Report 30 Jun 2026
Downey City Council approves $337K salary for city manager, after $17K raise

Downey City Council approves $337K salary for city manager, after $17K raise

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

By SELA Sun Staff Report 30 Jun 2026
Downey to upgrade three school crosswalks

Downey to upgrade three school crosswalks

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

By SELA Sun Staff Report 29 Jun 2026
La biblioteca de Downey presentará una función doble gratuita el 30 de abril.

La biblioteca de Downey presentará una función doble gratuita el 30 de abril.

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

By SELA Sun Staff Report 27 Apr 2026
Downey library hosting free double feature April 30

Downey library hosting free double feature April 30

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

By SELA Sun Staff Report 27 Apr 2026
BG Council appoints De La Rosa as mayor, Guillén as mayor pro tem in unified council vote

BG Council appoints De La Rosa as mayor, Guillén as mayor pro tem in unified council vote

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

By SELA Sun Staff Report 09 Dec 2025
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