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18 hours ago · DOWNEY — Hundreds of students poured out of Warren and Downey High School and marched to city hall at noon on Thursday to protest the mass deportation of immigrants lacking permanent legal status. The demonstration was organized by Rally The Youth Organization, a group led by seniors at the two high schools. The co-presidents of the group, Daniel Arias and London Blanco, from Warren High ...

1 day ago · DOWNEY — In a hard-fought championship match, Downey High School emerged victorious in the Seventh Annual Downey Unified Esports High School Championship, securing a crucial win over longtime rival Warren High School.. The triumph gives Downey High the series lead in the competition’s history and underscores the growing impact of esports within the Downey Unified School District.

3 days ago · Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) expressed concern Monday over President Donald Trump's decision to grant Elon Musk significant control over federal agencies, including the Treasury Department's payment systems. "President Trump's surrendering control of the government to Elon Musk i

Jan 30, 2025 · Happy New Year, Downey! As we begin 2025, our community has much to look forward to. Each year brings new opportunities, and we will continue focusing on priorities such as enhancing City services, supporting local businesses, and ensuring our neighborhoods remain safe and welcoming. Community E

Jan 30, 2025 · DOWNEY — The decision to transition the Downey election system from a mixed system to a five-district election system was unanimously affirmed by the city council Tuesday night.. Under the current mixed system, the city is split into four districts and one at-large district. Each council candidate must live in the district they …

Dec 30, 2024 · At the end of every year, I try to sit back and reflect on how Downey has changed, progressed (or regressed), and adapted over the last twelve months, and then I try to think about how that momentum could carry us into the future. I started this article as I always do: by reading last year’s instal

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Dec 7, 2023 · Dearest Downey, As the year comes to a close, I want to wish you and your families a safe and healthy Christmas and Happy Holidays. It has been my honor to serve as your Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. During my past three years as your Citywide Councilmember for District 5, the Downey City Council has b

The Downey Patriot is a weekly newspaper covering the city of Downey, Calif. Established in 2002 by John Adams, the Patriot covers issues of interest to Downey residents and stakeholders, such as city council and school board meetings, high school sports, crime, food and dining, entertainment, non-profits, health and real estate.