BELL GARDENS, CA — Classic cars, rock ‘n’ roll, and hometown pride filled Ford Park on Oct. 4 as the Eddie Cochran Memorial Car Show returned for its second year. The city-sponsored event honors hometown legend Eddie Cochran, an innovator of early rock ‘n’ roll, whose guitar-driven sound influenced
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
BELL GARDENS, CA — Bell Gardens Council Member Marco Bárcena was chosen as the city’s new mayor on Monday night, diving in just weeks before the grand opening of the long-awaited John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center. Bárcena’s selection was approved 4–0 with Councilmember Isabel Guillén
Hello BG residents, As we close out summer, I want to take a moment to recognize the importance of Labor Day, which we celebrated just a few days ago. This holiday has always been one of my favorites because it honors working people. Having organized alongside fast food workers, janitors,
Dear Bell Gardens neighbors, Let me start by saying this: the fear we’re feeling is real. And as your mayor, I refuse to stay silent. We are witnessing a deliberate ramping up of federal immigration enforcement that continues to violate the rights of our residents, divide families, and intimidate
DOWNEY, CA — Ralph Verdugo will soon close his namesake steakhouse in Downey and reopen it as Buena Mesa Mariscos and Steaks, combining his signature steaks with the mariscos menu from his longtime South Gate restaurant, of the same name. In an emotional video posted to Instagram, Verdugo said the decision
LYNWOOD, CA — Dozens of protesters gathered Friday morning in Lynwood, on the Fourth of July, to denounce recent immigration raids across Southeast Los Angeles County (SELA) and call for federal agents to leave the area. Chanting “ICE out of Lynwood” and waving U.S. and Latin American flags, the crowd
Dear Bell Gardens community, What we are witnessing in our city—and across Southeast Los Angeles—is un-American. Recent immigration enforcement by the federal government—carried out in unmarked vehicles, ambushing residents at car washes, grocery stores, and even outside their homes—has left many of us shaken. Many
Bell Gardens, CA –Bell Gardens has completed a major stormwater project at Ford Park to improve water quality and recharge groundwater, with several park upgrades included as part of the work. The John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project, completed March 12, can capture and filter up to 21.5
Hello, Bell Gardens! As we say goodbye to May, I’m reflecting on a month full of heart, action, and community. On Monday, we honored the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom,
Bell Gardens hosted its third annual Skate Jam — a gathering of skaters, local artists, and community members — at the city’s skate park on Thursday evening. Skaters of all ages came out to show off their ollies and grinding skills. A stage assembled above the skate bowl featured an eclectic