The Downey Patriot · Downey, CA
Columbia Memorial Space Center executive director Ben Dickow speaks at a groundbreaking event on Nov. 17, 2025. (City of Downey photo) DOWNEY — The Downey City Council received a quarterly update Tuesday on its Downey Forward 2030 Strategic Plan, with city staff reporting that 44 of the plan’s 101 actions were complete as of Sept. 30.Another 45 actions were underway, nine had yet to start and three were no longer being pursued. Staff put overall progress at 70%, a figure that reflects partial progress on work still underway. The report covered July through September, the first quarter of the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year.Economic development had the highest progress rating of the plan’s five priority areas at 77%. The city marked its economic development strategy complete and rated work on a plan to attract grocery stores at 75%.
The Downey Patriot · Downey, CA
DOWNEY – Some music is best experienced together—singing along, sharing memories and dancing with friends old and new. This November, Downey audiences have two opportunities to do just that when Britain’s Finest: The Beatles Experience returns by popular demand to The Epic Live.The Downey Arts Coalition and The Epic Live will present the shows at the venue on 2nd Street on Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, at 3 p.m. With fewer than 100 seats available for each show, these intimate engagements offer a chance to enjoy the music of the Beatles up close, in a setting where the audience is part of the fun.Part Theatre, Part Concert, All BeatlesBritain’s Finest invites audiences on a musical journey through the Beatles’ extraordinary era, from the excitement of the early 1960s through Let It Be.
The Downey Patriot · Downey, CA
June 17, 1968 - October 5, 2026 Michael Albert Newkirk, 58, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California, from complications following an automobile accident.Born at St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood, California, to Cathy Lucille Moulton and Donald Lee Newkirk, Michael primarily grew up in Downey, CA. He attended Montessori Elementary School, Gallatin Elementary School, East Middle School, and graduated as a proud Viking from Downey High School in 1986. Sports and friendships filled those years. Always loving to be a member of a team, with his best friends he played water polo, wrestled, and played JV and varsity football, wearing number 58.A proud U.S. Army veteran, Michael served as a Green Beret with the 10th Special Forces Group from 1986 to 1990.
The Downey Patriot · Downey, CA
Sunday, December 6, 2026 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00 Downtown Downey 10927 Downey Avenue, Suite C Downey CA (map) Google Calendar ICS The Downey Christmas Parade presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce returns for its 70th year. The parade starts on Downey Avenue at Florence Avenue and heads south before concluding at City Hall.
Urbanize LA · South Gate, CA
Nearby: South Gate, CAA redevelopment agency site in South Gate is set to give way to new for-sale housing, according to a recently-published environmental report. Azure Development, listed as the applicant behind the project at 7916 Long Beach Boulevard, is seeking to clear vacant commercial buildings and surface parking lots to make way for the construction of the Alma Homes. Plans call for the construction of 11 residential units in a mix of three- and four-bedroom layouts. KTGY is designing the three-story buildings, which will each span approximately 1,500 square feet, include private open space, and a two-car garage at street level. 7916 Long Beach BoulevardGoogle Maps According to a landing page on the Azure Development website, the homes are to be reserved for purchase by buyers earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. Pending approvals of entitlements, including density bonus incentives, construction is expected to occur over a 15-month period.
Patch · Artesia, CA
Nearby: Artesia, CAThe deadline is nearing to sign up for a free Thanksgiving food basket. ARTESIA, CA — Income-qualified residents can apply through Nov. 17 to receive a holiday food basket via the city’s Project Joy Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway. Each basket includes a turkey, pie and trimmings "needed to prepare a wonderful holiday meal at home," according to the city. Preregistration is required. Residents can sign up online at tinyurl.com/COAParks and choose to pick up their baskets at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave., or AJ Padelford Park, 11890 169th St. Find out what's happening in Cerritos-Artesiafor free with the latest updates from Patch. Basket pickup is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. "Project Joy helps ease the financial burden of the holidays so families can enjoy a special meal together," city officials noted on the project's webpage. Find out what's happening in Cerritos-Artesiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Asian Journal · Cerritos, CA
Nearby: Cerritos, CAFormer Cerritos mayor defeats Republican Paulo Morales in 67th District race CERRITOS, Calif. — Filipino American Democrat Mark E. Pulido, a two-time former mayor of Cerritos, has won California’s 67th...
California · Vernon, CA
Nearby: Vernon, CAA fire at a massive building near Vernon sparked road closures as hundreds of firefighters swarmed the area to extinguish the blaze for a second day Tuesday.
Valley Roadrunner · Gardena, CA
Nearby: Gardena, CACedric Von Ferdinand, 34, November 5 was arraigned for the murder of Nadine Jett, a retired Los Angeles attorney who disappeared in January 2024 and was later found buried on her Valley Center property. Von Ferdinand is charged with murder for financial gain by poison and he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Von Ferdinand pleaded not guilty on Thursday in Vista Superior Court. Von Ferdinand had already been ordered to stand trial on 33 felony counts related to a real estate fraud and theft scheme he committed on the estate of the victim, who had also been his foster mother. Those charges and allegations include grand theft, identity theft, forgery, and filing false documents with a loss totaling over $500,000. “This is the most despicable act someone could commit against a mother figure who gave the best of herself to someone in need,” District Attorney Summer Stephan said.
Rafu Shimpo · Gardena, CA
Nearby: Gardena, CAThe City of Gardena presented Gardena Nisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 Commander Stephen Moriyama with a Certificate of Recognition for his 15 years of service as commander, his community service, and his service to the local veteran community.The presentation by Mayor Pro Team Rodney Tanaka took place on Oct. 24 at the Gardena Valley Japanese […]
Daily Pilot · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAPhil Collins, Queen Latifah, Billy Idol, Sade, Oasis and the Wu-Tang Clan are among the acts being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night in a ceremony at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
The Berkshire Edge · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAThe venerable Replogle company is located not far from Chicago, Ill. They have been in business for close to 100 years. Replogle manufactures enormous library globes on beautiful mahogany stands accented with brass. During the 1980s, more than a decade before I met her, my wife purchased one for her home library in Los Angeles. I loved that globe so much that when we left California and moved to the East Coast, I insisted that it come with us. Although it was close to three feet in diameter, we managed to get it through the front door of our home in the Berkshires, but when the professional movers we had hired to handle the globe tried to move it into our home office, it wouldn’t fit. The interior door was too narrow. Undeterred, the moving company backed the globe out of the house, removed a large second-story window, and hoisted the carefully wrapped globe through it and into the office.
Variety · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CACanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new Consul General in Los Angeles, who says she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of unity between Canada and the U.S. The Honourable Kamal Khera was introduced as Canada’s Consul General in Los Angeles on Thursday night at a reception at Canada House, the Consul General’s […]
La Jolla Village News · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CASan Diego could become the largest city to suspend the use of all its automated license plate readers. On Monday, the city council could vote to turn off all 505 of its cameras. Over the last few months, public outcry against the technology, in particular the company Flock Safety, swept the nation and influenced midterm elections. It’s caused cities across the country to ditch Flock. In July, the Los Angeles Police Department announced they would no longer be working with Flock Safety over concerns about the company’s data use, days before the city’s contract with the company was set to expire. Flock, one of a handful of Los Angeles’ ALPR vendors, operated 138 cameras in Los Angeles. Months later, the Los Angeles City Council approved a pilot program with Axon Enterprise to install and operate new ALPR cameras across the city for three months at no charge. The question before San Diego on Monday isn’t about the vendor but about the technology itself.
Variety · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAUPDATED: In the wake of a four-hour long flight ground stop, Hollywood can still expect a weekend of disruptions after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted the shutdown Friday evening. Travel plans were thrown into question for talent, executives and buyers headed to and from Los Angeles and New York during one of the busiest stretches […]
Daily Nexus · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAUC Santa Barbara’s chapter of California Public Interest Research Group is participating in a state-wide campaign calling for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games to eliminate single-use plastic from its venues. The campaign, titled “Don’t Waste the Games,” calls on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) organizers and food and beverage providers to eliminate single-use plastic cups, bottles and food containers in favor of alternatives. The initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of the games, which are expected to bring millions of visitors to Los Angeles. Second-year environmental studies major and UCSB California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) Chapter Chair Diana Ruvalcaba Nunez said the campaign began at UC Los Angeles before expanding into a state-wide effort. According to Ruvalcaba Nunez, all eight UC chapters are participating in the initiative.
Winters Express · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CA24/7 Rooter Service & Hydro-Jetting provides Los Angeles homeowners and businesses with emergency plumbing, professional drain cleaning, hydro-jetting and sewer inspection services to address blockages and plumbing concerns.
Fontana Herald News · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAConover Plumbing & Mechanical LLC provides plumbing repair, maintenance and installation services to residential and commercial customers in Los Angeles, addressing leaks, sewer issues, aging pipes and water heater concerns.
Business · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CACity officials joined the buyers of Oceanwide Plaza on Thursday to celebrate the removal of spray-painted graffiti splashed as high as 54 stories that threatened to become an unwelcome icon for the city during the 2028 Olympics as the bankruptcy sale of the hotel, residential and retail complex dragged on for almost two years.
Black Star News · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA – While BLMLA does not endorse candidates, we oppose politicians whose political stances, policies, and actions have been harmful to the Black community. Our “Bye” campaigns are legendary and have been pivotal in the fall of police chiefs, sheriffs, city councilmembers, city attorneys, district attorneys, mayors, and political aspirants. To be clear, as vehemently as we opposed many of the priorities and positions carried by the outgoing mayor, we never placed a “Bye” hashtag in front of her name. However, we understand what it means that Karen Bass was voted out despite the many millions of dollars spent by the Los Angeles Police Protective League (a rabidly racist and fascist force), Republicans and right-wingers to oppose Nithya Raman. Angelenos rejected the woman who they saw as the establishment candidate. While BLMLA welcomes the new leadership in the Mayor’s office.
breezejmu.org · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CARobbins aspirations are to continue cutting more celebrities hair. Photo courtesy of Daniel Robbins Freshman business management major Daniel Robbins has a unique aspiration: to cut celebrities’ hair. His account cutbydan_ on Instagram currently has 2,682 followers, with his most popular video has over 1 million views.Robbins recently had the opportunity to give a haircut to streamer and TikToker Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters. He is known for making “looksmaxxing” content which aims to teach men how to perfect their looks, according to Cosmopolitan.On Oct. 6, Robbins flew out to Los Angeles, California and cut his hair in the mansion Clavicular rented out.Five days later on Oct. 11, Robbins posted about cutting Clavicular’s hair on his Instagram account with the caption “Light trim for @clavicular.” The post has received 2,758 likes, as of Nov. 11.
Business · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAA notice filed last week shows the Ellison Medical Institute in West L.A. will permanently cut 88 positions in the new year.
Big Bear Grizzly · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAIn his new essay, Space Story 2.0, Fox argues space has never had a technology problem, only a story problem, as FUTURE of SPACE brings its VECTOR series to Los Angeles November 13 to 14.
Baxter Bulletin · Los Angeles, CA
Nearby: Los Angeles, CAAmerica celebrated a few milestones this year, beginning with its 250th birthday in July. But another honorable designation of Americana deserves to be celebrated as well. “The Mother Road,” better known as Route 66, the iconic American highway that spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago, Ill., to Los Angeles, Calif., marks its 100th anniversary today, having been originally commissioned on this date in1926 in Springfield, Mo. to connect two of the country’s largest cities from the east coast to the west coast. The highway was remembered back in April when it was the 100th anniversary of the inception of the highway, though its official status would not be realized until 100 years ago to the day.