Eric Pierce

Lynwood Unified School District celebrated a new chapter for the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus with the Dec. 12 groundbreaking for a state-of-the-art 175,000-square-foot classroom building. Set to open in fall 2027, the facility will offer modern resources, opportunities and enriching educatio

DOWNEY — The City of Downey has announced the appointment of Anthony Hildebrand as its 11th fire chief. Hildebrand, who has served as assistant fire chief since January 2021, will officially assume his new role on January 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience in fire service, Hildebrand beg

DOWNEY — Allen Preston Layne, a respected educator, coach, and longtime principal at Downey High School, passed away on Dec. 7, at the age of 86. Born May 21, 1938, in Lewiston, Utah, to Charles “Russ” and Louise Gessel Layne, Allen was the youngest of five brothers. He graduated from North Cache

DOWNEY — Party City, the nation's largest party supply retailer, announced today that it is closing all of its stores after nearly 40 years in business. CEO Barry Litwin informed employees that the company would cease operations immediately, with employment and benefits ending today. This decisio

DOWNEY — Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, of Downey, has been named chair of the California State Assembly’s Committee on Rules. The committee’s primary jurisdictions are proposed amendments to the rules, and other matters relating to the business of the Legislature. “Californians expect us to deli

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, has achieved a rare feat in today’s polarized political environment, successfully championing two bipartisan bills during a congressional term marked by low productivity. Last week, President Joe Biden signed the Eliminate Useless Reports Act into law, the second

DOWNEY — -- The Downey Rose Float Association won the Founder’s Award in the Tournament of Roses Parade this year for its float “Our Garden Railroad.” The Founder's Award goes to the most outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization The San Diego Zoo took t

DOWNEY – The Downey City Council is set to discuss Tuesday the establishment of 500-foot buffer zones around bars, nightclubs, and live entertainment venues in proximity to sensitive areas such as schools, childcare facilities, hospitals, and senior centers. The proposal aims to mitigate potentia

DOWNEY — Anthony Hildebrand was officially sworn in as Downey's 11th fire chief during a ceremony last week that underscored both celebration and urgency, as wildfires ravaged parts of Southern California. Outgoing Fire Chief Dan Hurlock administered the oath of office, while Hildebrand’s parents

DOWNEY — West Downey Little League is accepting donations of youth clothes and baseball equipment to benefit children of West Pasadena Little League, located near Altadena, the site of the Eaton Fire. “These kids are unsure if they’ll have a season but West Downey Little League wants to make sure