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Bicyclist stereotypes
There are several varieties of bicycling stereotypes out there. As a driver, you've seen them: disobeying the law, flouting the rules of the road, and generally getting in the way of Jane ... |
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Authors learn not to accept rejection
DOWNEY - I have attended several annual Friends of the Downey Library luncheons over the years, where some author or authors share their experiences on their tortuous way to publication and,... |
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Only 43, Tony Diep takes over as bank VP
DOWNEY - One more proof that looks can be deceiving is the case of Tony Diep, ever-smiling and unobtrusive at the Rotary meetings (he became a member only last year, sponsored by Rich Straye... |
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Bea Romano doing her part to enrich Downey musically
DOWNEY - More than a decade ago, her interest in doing craft boutiques as a hobby waning, Bea Romano listened to her mom's intuitive suggestion that she look into playing the hammered dulcim... |
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To Darren Dunaway, family is most important
DOWNEY - "I've been very lucky with my career." The words were those of Rotarian Darren Dunaway, who was born and raised in Arcadia, is the older of two brothers and has had no need of a l... |
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L.A. County courts face uncertain future
DOWNEY - One of the minor headlines in Wednesday's Los Angeles Times that read "L.A. County court to eliminate more than 500 jobs this week" further confirmed what has been gnawing at Superi... |
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Bicycles: rules of the road
Theoretically, every driver who's read the California Driver Handbook knows that bicyclists have essentially the "same rights and responsibilities as vehicle and motorcycle drivers," to quot... |
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Bicycles: reasons to ride
DOWNEY - May was National Bike Month, and a host of activities took place in Downey, including the City's first Bike to School Day on May 8, Kids Day on May 11, during which the Downey Bicyc... |
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Not your stereotypical pastor
DOWNEY - On Sunday, June 2, at 12 p.m., Bishop Kay Ward will be consecrating me as a Presbyter. The Provincial Elders' Conference of the Moravian Church Northern Province, with the recomme... |
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Erick Rubalcava overseeing changes at St. Matthias
DOWNEY - St. Matthias High School began in 1960 as an all-girls Catholic high school in Huntington Park. In 1995, at the instance of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, it underwent a school rea... |
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Remembering the history of Memorial Day
Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans - the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) - established Decoration Day as a time for the nati... |
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FROM U.S. BANK CARPORTS: SOLAR POWER
DOWNEY - At first glance, it appears that the Florence Avenue branch of U.S. Bank has just installed carports for its customers. That's certainly a nice amenity, one that will be much appre... |
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Where physical education teacher Dan Latham's passion lies
DOWNEY - The name of Dan Latham, who taught physical education at West Middle School for fifteen years and is rounding out his seventh year as P. E. teacher and coach at Warren High School, ... |
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Solar power: it's about time
There's evidence that the Romans used coal in the 2nd century A.D. The Greeks, however, already had the jump on them when, in the 3rd century B.C., they defeated a Roman naval attack by burn... |
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Veteran actress feels spirits of Roscommon ancestors calling her to go home again
DOWNEY - The upcoming trip by a delegation from Downey to Roscommon County, Ireland - the birthplace of John Gately Downey, after whom the city is named - has unearthed unexpected links sure... |
