Dodgers all-star catcher Yasmani Grandal took a break from the pennant chase Friday to share an inspiring story of success with more than 100 students at Lynwood Unified’s Helen Keller Elementary.
Read MoreLately I've been fascinated by books on such topics as forensic psychology and of cognitive neuroscience. These books I refer to "The Wisdom of Psychopaths', by Dr. Kevin Dutton, "The Psychopath Whisperer ", by Dr. Kent Khiel, and "Consciousness and The Brain", by Stanislaus Deahane. All of these titles are geared towards the layman reader and readily available at the Downey Library.
Read MoreThe Downey YMCA will host its first annual "Battle of the Businesses" fundraiser later this month, a 4-day tournament in which local businesses and organizations are invited to compete in a variety of events.
Read MoreCalifornia's water system is badly outdated and in need of emergency bypass surgery. The lingering drought has rightly turned our focus to this urgent problem.
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