Downey cancels events through May 11

DOWNEY — The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus continued to take its toll Monday as the city of Downey expanded its list of canceled events through May 11.

More than two dozen events have now been either canceled or indefinitely postponed in Downey, including the Downey Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebration, the City of STEM science festival, and a pair of Willy Chirino concerts.

The Columbia Memorial Space Center has also been closed, along with the Barbara J. Riley Center and the gymnasium at Apollo Park.

City Hall remains open and the City Council is expected to continue to meet. The public is encouraged to watch the meeting online and to submit comments via email at ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org.