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DRMC top management gone as PIH takes over

DOWNEY - In what's being called a progressive step for Downey, PIH Health has agreed to assume management responsibilities of all day-to-day operations at Downey Regional Medical Center, off...


Downey adds 4 paramedics

DOWNEY - The year is 1986. Hoping to accommodate the city's growing population, the Downey Fire Department changed its emergency medical services model to incorporate four engine compani...


Calderon vows to continue work

DOWNEY - Days after the FBI raided his Sacramento offices, state Sen. Ron Calderon spoke out on Monday, determined to continue his legislative work despite the ongoing investigation. "My ...


Musician Will Glover to perform free show

DOWNEY - Accomplished guitarist, vocalist and performer Will Glover will deliver a free show at Mambo Grill this Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Former lead singer of surf band The Pyramids,...


A message from Make Music Downey

DOWNEY - We were deeply gratified to hear that so many people thoroughly enjoyed the Make Music Downey celebration on Saturday, June 8. More than 60 free performances were spread among six ...


City Council orders 2014 election for charter amendment

Downey voters will decide June 3, 2014 whether it wants to change the city charter and give the city council the authority to disband Downey's police and fire departments and potentially con...


Downey hosting all-day music festival

DOWNEY - Planning a music festival is something that takes time and money, two things Carol Kearns and Bea Romano were admittedly short on when they decided to lead the charge on the first a...


Students get lesson in Downey history

DOWNEY - Downey Art Vibe, the non-profit group that operates Stay Gallery, launched its first pilot program with the Downey Unified School district last week, treating a third grade class t...


Firefighters union claims 'no confidence' in chief

DOWNEY - The Downey Firemen's Association said this week it has "no confidence" in fire chief Lonnie Croom, alleging he "deliberately distorted and misrepresented the facts and figures" cont...


Senior center has lots planned this summer

DOWNEY - Tickets are now on sale at the Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center for the following adult excursions (prices include admission and transportation): Showtime Cabaret, J...


YMCA honors Bill and Katie Hare, Kiwanis Foundation

DOWNEY - Longtime civic leaders Bill and Katie Hare, along with the Downey Kiwanis Foundation, were honored by the Downey YMCA at a gala dinner Sunday at the Long Beach Yacht Club. The e...


Mayor returns from Ireland with new sister city

DOWNEY - Back from leading a 9-member delegation to the land of John Gately Downey's birth in Castlesampson - located in the parish of Taughmaconnell, in South County Roscommon, and recogniz...


Downey High adds 4 to hall of fame

DOWNEY - Downey High School will induct four alumni into its Hall of Fame during ceremonies Friday morning. Four people received the Hall of Fame call this year: Christian businessman Mi...


Rancho patients star in performing arts show

DOWNEY - After six months of hard work, nearly 40 Rancho graduate patients will combine for a six-hour summer festival entitled "Rancho-Motion" next Friday, June 7 that will include a craft ...


This weekend, everyone is Greek

DOWNEY - Now in its 29th consecutive year, the Downey Greek Festival will take place this weekend, June 1-2, featuring authentic Greek dance, food, travelogues and more. And organizers say...