The City of Downey and the family of Michael Nida, through their respective attorneys, are working to bring an end to a legal case arising from the officer-involved shooting on Oct. 22, 2011, that claimed Mr. Nida’s life. Any proposed settlement must be reviewed and approved by a federal judge. Until that time, the insurance …
Monrovia Brush Fire
Downey Firefighters as well as Firefighters from other Area E cities have been deployed to the Madison Fire in Monrovia. The Madison Fire is a brush fire that started at approximately 10 am this morning in the foothills and has spread quickly.
ABC Reports,
MONROVIA, Calif. (KABC) – Firefighters are battling a 150-acre brush fire in …
Persons of Interest
On March 17, 2013, at 2:00 a.m., a double homicide occurred in the city of Downey to the front of Tacos Mexico located at 7852 Florence Ave. The victim’s were stabbed and shot by the suspects. Both victims’ were transported to local hospitals where they succumbed to their injuries.
During the course of the …
Bryan Petty Booking Photo
Bryan Petty, 22 years, is a transient who resided near the area where this homicide occurred.
DOWNEY (CBSLA.com) — Authorities said a body was found Sunday in a shallow grave along the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway in Downey.
The body was discovered about 4:45 p.m. on the westbound 105 west of Lakewood Boulevard, Sgt. Vince Rosario of the Downey Police Department said.
California Highway Patrol officials notified Downey police after they discovered the remains.
They …
Downey, Ca March, 25 – After recently purchasing a home on the 9600 block of Cecilia, the resident was mowing the backyard lawn for the first time. The resident discovered what appeared to be a military style mortar partially buried against the fence. LA County Bomb Squad responded and identified the device as a “practice bomb.” LA …
The Fire Union petition that some residents felt that they were tricked into signing has received enough signatures to move forward. What that means is the Fire Union gathered enough signatures to put their issue on the ballot.
7,497 signatures were required, and 12,024 were reported to be gathered. Residents will still have the opportunity to …
Downey Police are investigating a double homicide that occurred outside of George’s Restaurant and Bar, Located at 7857 Florence Ave.
On Sunday, March 17, 2013, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Downey Police responded to the location regarding a call of a fight and stabbing. Officers arrived at the scene and found two male victims, both in their …
A Pioneer in Polio treatment, Dr. Jacquelin Perry, M.D. passed away this morning.
In a statement from Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center,
It is with great sadness and sorrow that Rancho Administration announced the loss of Dr.Jacquelin Perry, MD, who passed away this morning. Dr. Perry’s zest for life and lifelong learning, as well as her passion for Rancho and its …
Just as the Downey Beat reported in December, missing woman Lacy Brooks has been found safe. Lacy’s “disappearance” was of her own free will. There is yet no response from Lacy as to the reason she left family and friends without word, and no explanation as to why she let the frantic search for her …
With a great amount of grace and determination, Rancho successfully weathered the threat of closure 10 years ago and the threat of sale only two short years ago.
Jorge Orozco, Rancho Chief Executive Officer said to his staff, “During these times of doubt, each of you remained firm in your determination to provide the highest level …
The transit office will be closed for the remainder of the day, as a power line is still smoldering and their may be potential damage to the building if it falls or debris from the power lines lands on or near the building. Two transit staff will stay near the site to complete the dispatching …