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Warren High School athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday in a ceremony held inside the campus library. Photo by Art Montoya
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News Briefs
Police chief tapped for meeting
DOWNEY – The next Business Watch meeting will be held March 9 inside council chambers at City Hall. Police Chief Rick Esteves will speak beginning at 12:30 p.m. Business Watch is a crime prevent...
DOWNEY – The next Business Watch meeting will be held March 9 inside council chambers at City Hall. Police Chief Rick Esteves will speak beginning at 12:30 p.m. Business Watch is a crime prevent...
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Terrones ordained into ministryDOWNEY – In front of a standing room only audience, Annica Terrones was ordained into the ministry in the church of Jesus Christ on Sunday, and installed as Associate Pastor for Latino Ministrie...
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Crime Report
Thursday, January 28 At 5:30 p.m., a teenager was robbed of his iPod as he walked on Tweedy Lane near Dinsdale Street. The teen was approached by two males, one of whom grabbed the iPod from his h...
Thursday, January 28 At 5:30 p.m., a teenager was robbed of his iPod as he walked on Tweedy Lane near Dinsdale Street. The teen was approached by two males, one of whom grabbed the iPod from his h...
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Features
Erasing graffiti requires a persistent attitude (and lots of paint)What appears to be ugly, indecipherable scribble to most of us is a language unto itself for Lisa Fox. After eight years on the job, Fox, the city employee responsible for painting or scrubbing aw...
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Soroptimist stays busy in 2010Whether behind the scenes, right out there in front, or in the middle of a Sunday’s New York Times, Soroptimist International and the local club right here in Downey is continually, day in and day...
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Looking back on...Hansen BrothersEdward, Otto and Harrie Hansen laid foundation of a city.
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Can I fish for free to feed my family?
Q: If I am in need of food for myself and family, is it a crime to catch fish for subsistence from the ocean without a license? Should it not be a God-given right to fish the oceans and seas of th...
Q: If I am in need of food for myself and family, is it a crime to catch fish for subsistence from the ocean without a license? Should it not be a God-given right to fish the oceans and seas of th...
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Sports
Warren snaps 25-game league losing streak
BOYS BASKETBALL : Win over Dominguez ends league drought.
BOYS BASKETBALL : Win over Dominguez ends league drought.
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Downey overcomes Gomez to win CIF title
DOWNEY – For the first time in 15 years, Downey wrestling successfully defended its championship against Warren, steamrolling the Bears 44-12 and showing why they’re ranked No. 1 in CIF . In do...
DOWNEY – For the first time in 15 years, Downey wrestling successfully defended its championship against Warren, steamrolling the Bears 44-12 and showing why they’re ranked No. 1 in CIF . In do...
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Tempers flare as Downey, Warren play to tie
GIRLS SOCCER : Penalties fly as Downey and Warren play to 1-1 tie.
GIRLS SOCCER : Penalties fly as Downey and Warren play to 1-1 tie.
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The Downey Crush AYSO 10U teamThe Downey Crush AYSO 10U team were named division champions for 2009. Front row, from left: Andrew Cervantes, Daniel Appel, Joshua Salguero and Christopher Daniel. Back row: Team Manager Shirle...
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Dining & Entertainment
Art show opening at CSULB
LONG BEACH – A group art show titled “All Pinned Up” will open Valentine’s Day at Cal State Long Beach. The show will be held in the school’s Dutzi Gallery, off 7th Street, Feb. 14-18. Hours a...
LONG BEACH – A group art show titled “All Pinned Up” will open Valentine’s Day at Cal State Long Beach. The show will be held in the school’s Dutzi Gallery, off 7th Street, Feb. 14-18. Hours a...
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Romantic comedy at Queen Mary
LONG BEACH – “The Poetry of Pizza,” a self-proclaimed “cheesy” romantic comedy by Deborah Brevoort, opens Feb. 19 at the Queen Mary’s Royal Theater. In “The Poetry of Pizza,” love blossoms whe...
LONG BEACH – “The Poetry of Pizza,” a self-proclaimed “cheesy” romantic comedy by Deborah Brevoort, opens Feb. 19 at the Queen Mary’s Royal Theater. In “The Poetry of Pizza,” love blossoms whe...
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Photo exhibit to open at Downey TheatreDOWNEY – Downey Art Vibe, in association with the Downey Scene, a cultural programming initiative of the city of Downey, will host a photo exhibit Thursday at the Downey Theatre. The one-night e...
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Health & Wellness
Phony drugs being sold online
Consumers were alerted this week that a small quantity of fake weight loss product, falsely packaged and labeled as the weight-loss drug Alli, has been sold on online auction websites, such as eBa...
Consumers were alerted this week that a small quantity of fake weight loss product, falsely packaged and labeled as the weight-loss drug Alli, has been sold on online auction websites, such as eBa...
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How to talk to children after disasters strike
The earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12 has evoked emotions of sadness, grief and helplessness in many around the world. While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not kn...
The earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12 has evoked emotions of sadness, grief and helplessness in many around the world. While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not kn...
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Help with health coverage
DOWNEY – The Ezra Center for Mature Adults at Temple Ner Tamid will host a program Jan. 19 to help seniors “understand the ins and outs of health care coverage.” Speaker Ron Kravitz, a volunteer...
DOWNEY – The Ezra Center for Mature Adults at Temple Ner Tamid will host a program Jan. 19 to help seniors “understand the ins and outs of health care coverage.” Speaker Ron Kravitz, a volunteer...
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Student Life
Retro is a hit at Winter FormalLONG BEACH – Winter Formal was deemed a success for Warren High as the stupendous venue, array of music, and fun atmosphere all contributed to making this year’s “Retro Romance” dance on Jan. ...
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‘Year of the Flood’ makes you think
Published last September, Margaret Atwood’s latest dystopian novel “Year of the Flood” takes place in the future years before and a few days after a “waterless flood” wipes nearly everyone off the...
Published last September, Margaret Atwood’s latest dystopian novel “Year of the Flood” takes place in the future years before and a few days after a “waterless flood” wipes nearly everyone off the...
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I switched to a Mac and survived
As many high school seniors go off to college, they must face the ever-so-important life decision — no, I’m not talking about what college they want to go to or what they want to major in — what...
As many high school seniors go off to college, they must face the ever-so-important life decision — no, I’m not talking about what college they want to go to or what they want to major in — what...
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Events
Dementia topic of meeting
CERRITOS – Dr. Pinal Doshi from Pioneer Medical Group will present a lecture titled, “Dementia: Unraveling the Mystery,” Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Cerritos Senior Center. Once considered a rare...
CERRITOS – Dr. Pinal Doshi from Pioneer Medical Group will present a lecture titled, “Dementia: Unraveling the Mystery,” Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Cerritos Senior Center. Once considered a rare...
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Librarians share favorite books
DOWNEY – The public is invited to hear librarians discuss some of their favorite books during a lunch event at the Downey City Library on Thursday. “I Love Books!” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p...
DOWNEY – The public is invited to hear librarians discuss some of their favorite books during a lunch event at the Downey City Library on Thursday. “I Love Books!” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p...
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Business mixer at DFCU
DOWNEY – Downey Federal Credit Union will host a business mixer Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and guests will enjoy refreshments, door prizes and networking opportunities. For more infor...
DOWNEY – Downey Federal Credit Union will host a business mixer Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and guests will enjoy refreshments, door prizes and networking opportunities. For more infor...
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Crime report
Information provided by Downey Police Department. Thursday, January 28 At 5:30 p.m., a teenager was robbed of his IPod as he walked on Tweedy Lane near Dinsdale Street. The teen was approached ...
Information provided by Downey Police Department. Thursday, January 28 At 5:30 p.m., a teenager was robbed of his IPod as he walked on Tweedy Lane near Dinsdale Street. The teen was approached ...
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Pico Rivera councilman charged with perjury, other counts
Former Pico Rivera city councilman Ron Beilke appeared in court today to face more than half a dozen counts, including perjury and conflict of interest. Beilke has been charged with one felony cou...
Former Pico Rivera city councilman Ron Beilke appeared in court today to face more than half a dozen counts, including perjury and conflict of interest. Beilke has been charged with one felony cou...
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Politicians face fines over gifts
Local politicans are facing fines by a state ethics commission for failing to properly report gifts. Assemblyman Hector De La Torre faces a $200 fine by the Fair Political Practices Commission for...
Local politicans are facing fines by a state ethics commission for failing to properly report gifts. Assemblyman Hector De La Torre faces a $200 fine by the Fair Political Practices Commission for...
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Today's Events
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Tuesday, 09, 2010
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Be Downey’s Biggest We... 6:00 PM to 6:41 PM
DOWNEY – A competition to see who in Downe...
Weight-loss competitio... 12:00 AM to 12:40 AMDOWNEY – A competition to see who in Downe...