Press Releases
Press Release - 2013
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 Grand Re-Opening of Treasure Island Park - May 22 
 Free "Sidewalk CPR" Training - May 15 
 Memorial Day Event - May 15 
 Open House at Rio Hondo Golf Course - May 15 
 Curb Painting Services - Mar 27 
 Mayor's Diakonia Award Presented to Meals on Wheels Workers - Mar 27 
 First Annual Healthy Downey 5k Run - Mar 18 
 City Receives $10,000 Kaiser Grant for Healthy Downey - Mar 12 
 Mayor Guerra to Speak at State of the City Luncheon - Mar 13 
 City Appoints New Parks & Recreation Director - March 4 
 Downey Resident Receives Mayor's Diakonia Award - Feb 27 
 Space Center's Robotics Team Wins Competition - Feb 27 
 Groundbreaking for The View Housing Project - Feb 19 
 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Community Meetings - Jan 30 
 Smart Gardening Workshop - Feb 6 
 Downey Counts Striving to End Homelessness - Feb 6 
 Saturday Science at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Jan 23 
 City Receives Excellent Credit Rating - Jan 23 
 City to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Columbia Shuttle Anniversary - Jan 23 
 Emergency Transport Program - Jan 18 
 City Offers Home Improvement Grants - Jan 9 
 City Receives FEMA Funding - Jan 8 
 Mayor's Walking Wednesdays - Jan 8 
Press Release - 2012
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 Cities Entitled to WRD Refund Per Court Ruling - Dec 19 
 City Hall Closures in Observance of Holidays - Dec 19 
 Mayor Guerra Statement Regarding Connecticut School Shooting 
 City Council Reorganization Ceremony - Dec 7 
 Business Watch Meeting on Nov. 7th - Oct 31 
 City Announces New Appointment for Chief of Police - Oct 31 
 Flu Shot Clinic on November 20, 2012 - Oct 25 
 Press Release from Downey PD regarding Oct. 24 shooting 
 Statement from Downey Mayor Regarding Oct. 24 Shooting in Downey 
 Author Book Signing at Library - Oct 3 
 Challenger Missions at Space Center - Oct 10 
 Fall Mulch Giveaway - Oct 10 
 Skate Park Re-Dedication - Oct 3 
 Spooky Science Nights - Oct 10 
 Veterans Day & Unveiling of Veterans Memorial - Oct 3 
 Endeavour Flies Over Downey - Sep 20 
 Observe the Moon Night at Space Center - Sep 19 
 Online Voter Registration - Sep 24 
 Preschool Classes Offered at Space Center - Sep 19 
 Shuttle Tours Now Available - Sep 19 
 Winner for Space Shuttle Naming Contest Announced - Sep 27 
 List of Participating Restaurants Confirmed for Taste of Downey - Aug 29 
 City Unveils New Non-Smoking Signs - Aug 16 
 City Opens Cooling Stations - Aug 8 
 Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up - Aug 8 
 Tickets Now on Sale for Taste of Downey Event - Aug 7 
 City Receives Major Funding for The View Housing Project - July 31 
 Curiosity Landing Event at Columbia Memorial Space Center - July 25 
 Dr. Stauffer Hosts Free Admission Day at Space Center - Aug 1 
 Emergency Water Barrel Giveaway - July 25 
 Shuttle Naming Contest - July 25 
 Summer Space Camps at Columbia Memorial Space Center - July 25 
 Downey PD Introduces Return Home Registry Program - July 25 
 Groundbreaking Event at Treasure Island Park - July 19 
 City to Relocate Original Space Shuttle Mock-Up - July 5 
 Parks & Recreation Moving to New Location - July 3 
 Relocation of Downey Farmers' Market - July 3 
 Emergency Training Drill at Downey Studios - June 22 
 WRD Water Well Shut Down Nixed by Court - June 18 
 Youth Commission Recruitment - June 6 
 Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 
 City Responds to Controversial Restaurant Name - May 3 
 DowneyLink Participates in "Celebrate Bike Week L.A. 2012 - May 1 
 City Forced to Make Additional Layoffs - Apr 13 
 National Library Week Events in Downey - Apr 7 
 Construction on Florence Ave & Studebaker Rd to Begin on April 16 - Apr 9 
 Southeast L.A. Hiring Spree Scheduled for April 11th - Apr 2 
 Spring Mulch Giveaway - Apr 2 
 Downey Police Dept to Host Operation "Save our Seats" - Mar 20 
 Operation "Save our Seats" a Success - Mar 28 
 Effectiveness of License Plate Reader - March 20 
 Unfortunate Fire Incident Leads to Child Death - March 22 
 Groundbreaking Event Scheduled for Florence Ave Construction Project - Mar 21 
 Deadline for Spring Beautification Awards is Coming Up - Feb 28 
 City Launches Private Social Network for Neighborhoods - Feb 22 
 City Responds to Water Replenishment District Lawsuit - Feb 17 
 City Forced to Make Drastic Cuts - Feb 8 
 Preschool Classes at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Feb 1 
 Mayor Brossmer Recognizes Military Banner Participants - Jan 25 
 Special Tour of the Solar System Presentation - Jan 18 
 Spring Beautification Awards - Jan 11 
 Star Gazing Party at Space Center - Jan 10 
 Teacher Workshops at Space Center - Jan 11 
 City's New City Manager - Jan 4 
Press Release - 2011
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 City Council Announces Appointment of New City Clerk - Dec 13 
 Christmas Tree Recycling - Dec 13 
 Book Signing at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Dec 8 
 Challenger Learning Center Missions at Space Center - Dec 8 
 Winter Workshops at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Dec 8 
 26th Annual Toy Drive - Nov 17 
 Mars Rover Launch at Space Center - Nov 17 
 Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for December 1st - Nov 17 
 Enhanced Parking Security in Downtown Downey - Nov 17 
 Informational Meeting Regarding I-5 Freeway Construction - Nov 7 
 Downey Part of the 2011 All America City Quilt - Nov 1 
 Downey Police Collects Over 445 Pounds of Prescription Drugs - Nov 2 
 New Teacher Workshop at Space Center - Nov 2 
 Pancho Barnes Movie Screening at the Space Center - Nov 2 
 Downey October CERT Training Completed - Oct 26 
 Free Downey Flu Vaccination Clinic Planned for November 12 - Oct 26 
 Prescription Drug Take Back Event - Oct 26 
 Dr. Stauffer Makes Generous Donation - Oct 26 
 Extra Leaf Collection in November - Oct 25 
 Message from Police Chief Rick Esteves 
 Preparation for FEMA’s Nation-Wide Emergency Alert Test - Oct 19 
 Veterans Day Ceremony 2011 - Oct 19 
 Community Outreach BBQ on October 22 
 Observe the Moon Event at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Oct 5 
 Preschool Space Explorers Class - Oct 5 
 Area Emergency Training - Sep 28 
 Council Member Guerra to Hold Town Hall Meeting - Oct 4 
 Mulch Giveaway on October 8 - Sep 28 
 City-Wide Clean-up Scheduled for October 15, 2011 - Sept 21 
 New Teacher Workshop at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Sept. 21 
 September is National Preparedness Month - Sept 19 
 Address Curb Stenciling - Sept 14 
 City Introduces QR Codes for Programs - Sept 7 
 Taste of Downey Event on September 30th - Sept 7 
 Information Meeting Regarding County Redistricting on August 31 
 City Now Accepting Applications for Downey Youth Commission - Aug 26 
 City Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus - Aug 24 
 City to Host Special 911 Concert at Furman Park - Aug 17 
 Elected Officials Take Part in Mayor Presents Series - Aug 15 
 Meet Astronaut Al Worden - Aug 10 
 Officer Wayne R. Presley Memorial - Aug 10 
 Second Mayor Presents Series on August 11 - Aug 3 
 Final Redistricting Maps Released - July 29 
 Caltrans to Conduct I-710 Freeway Closures - July 28 
 Construction on the I-5 Freeway to Begin in 2013 - July 28 
 Free Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Roundup - July 27 
 New Teacher Workshop at Space Center - July 27 
 Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Nance Street Improvements - July 26 
 City Begins Demolition of Verizon Building - July 21 
 Star Gazing Party at Columbia Memorial Space Center - July 20 
 Downey Kept Whole in Statewide Redistricting - July 19 
 Columbia Memorial Space Center to host Rocketry Event- July 13 
 New Bus Stop Added at Columbia Memorial Space Center - July 13 
 Traffic Advisory at Imperial Blvd and Brookshire Ave - July 11 
 City Urges Residents to Attend Public Hearings on Proposed Redistricting Options - July 7 
 Downey 4th of July Event a Success 
 Press Release 06/15/2011 High Tech Crimes Unit 
 Mixed Results for Downey in Draft Statewide Redistricting - June 14 
 Map for Water Barrel Distribution on June 18th 
 Water Barrel Distribution - June 9 
 City Wishes to Thank Sponsors for Twilight Summer Concert Series - June 8 
 Lakewood Boulevard Traffic Advisory - June 9 
 Free "Smart Gardening" Composting Workshop - June 1 
 Robotics Competition at Columbia Memorial Space Center a Success - June 1 
 2010 Urban Water Management Plan - Jun 1 
 Court Rules in Favor of Cities Holding WRD's Fees are Invalid - May 30 
 Annual Kids Day Event a Success - May 18 
 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony - May 12 
 Dog Party at the Park - May 20 
 Downey Police Officers Association Defers Raises in Tough Economy - May 25 
 Older American of the Year Award 2011 - May 25 
 Fourth of July Celebration 
 Downey Cemetery District Annual Memorial Day Ceremony - May 16 
 City Hosts Youth in Government Event - April 27 
 Prescription Drug Take-Back Event - Apr 21 
 Columbia Memorial Space Center to Host Launch Party - Apr 20 
 City Celebrates Earth Day - Apr 11 
 Local Nonprofit Announces Tree Planting Grant to Include City of Downey Parks - Apr 13 
 Mulch Give-away Event - Apr 11 
 Award for Downtown Downey Specific Plan - Apr 7 
 Downey Finalist for All America City Award - Apr 6 
 Reward Offered for Information on Bronze Headstone Theft - Apr 5 
 NASA's Dawn Mission Event at Downey's Space Center - Apr 5 
 2011 Summer Concert Schedule - Mar 29 
 City and Red Cross Fill-the Bucket Event Raises Over $25, 000 - Mar 22 
 City Monitoring Radiation Situation in Japan - Mar 17 
 First Mayor Presents Event Off to a Good Start - Mar 16 
 Fundraiser for Japan Disaster Victims - Mar 17 
 NASA Teacher Workshop at Space Center - Mar 16 
 Raytheon Makes First Visit to Downey - Mar 16 
 Special Presentation on Idenity Theft - Mar 16 
 Raytheon to Bring 150 Jobs to Downey - Mar 7 
 City Thanks Military Banner Sponsors - March 2 
 Columbia Memorial Space Center to Participate in Blue Star Program - March 2 
 Mayor Presents Event to feature Public Safety Forum - March 2 
 STS 133 Launch Party Held at Space Center - March 2 
 Fire Department Promotion - Feb 23 
 Condolences on Former Congressman Steve Horn - Feb 18 
 Apollo Capsule at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Feb 16 
 Wi-Fi to be Available at Downey Library Soon - Feb 10 
 Columbia Memorial Space Center Honors Challenger Anniversary - Jan 26 
Press Release - 2010
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 New Business Watch Meeting Scheduled for January 25th- Jan 12 
 Teacher Open Houses & Workshops at Columbia Memorial Space Center - Jan 12 
 Farmers' Market Closed for the Holidays - Dec 20 
 Christmas Tree Collection - Dec 13 
 Unveiling for Bronze Bust of John Gately Downey - Dec 1 
 City Names Lonald Croom new Fire Chief - Nov 23 
 City Names New City Attorney - Nov 23 
 Water Barrel Distribution - Nov 16 
 Dine in Downey - Nov 10 
 Toy Drive 2010 - Nov 10 
 Porto's Coming to Downey - Nov 3 
 Downey's New Dog Park Opening November 6th - Nov 3 
 Launch Party at Columbia Memorial Space Center 
 Veterans Day 2010 - Oct 27 
 Free "Smart Gardening" Workshop - Oct 22 
 Lakewood Blvd Improvement Project Phase 3A - Oct 22 
 Downey Winner of Golden Bell Award - Oct 18 
 Mulch Giveaway Event Fall 2010 
 Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Paramount Blvd - Oct 13 
 Council Member Guerra Town Hall Meeting - Oct 20 
 Full Freeway Closure I-710 UPDATE - Sep 17 
 Emergency Preparedness Fair at Stonewood Sep 25 - Sep 15 
 International Observe the Moon Night 2010 - Sept 15 
 Teacher Open Houses this Fall - Sep 8 
 Treasure Island Park Grant - Sep 15 
 Water Barrel Distribution Saturday, September 25 - Sep 15 
 Full Freeway Closure I-710 - Sep 14 
 Weight Limit at Firestone Bridge - Aug 30. 
 Sister Cities 50th Anniversary Event - Aug 11 
 State issues emergency for tree pest - Jul 30 
 City Clearly Details Salary and Benefit Costs - Jul 27 
 Robotics Camps to be Offered at Space Center - Jul 7 
 Downey's 4th of July Event - Jun 24 
 Downey's Space Center Expands Its Hours - Jun 16 
 Business Watch Meeting - Jun 1 
 Smart Gardening Workshop - Jun 1 
 City Honors Hometown Heroes - May 18 
 Internet Safety Presentation - Jun 1 
 Curb Painting Services -May 10 
 Council Succession Planning -Mar 23 
 CMSC - Teacher Open House - Feb 2 
 Mulch Give-Away Event - Mar 15 
 Census 2010 is Coming - Feb 4 
 Input Needed for 5-Year Consolidated Plan - Feb 2 
Press Release - 2009
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 Tesla Toy Donation - Dec 17, 2009 
 Christmas Tree Recycling - 15-Dec-09 
 24th Annual Holiday Toy Collection - 23-Nov-09 
 Fresnillo, Zacatecas Becomes Sister City - 23-Nov-09 
 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - 5-Nov-09 
 Veteran’s Day Ceremony - 5-Nov-09 
 Free H1N1 Flu Shot - 22-Oct-09 
 Columbia Space Center Grand Opening - 14-Oct-09 
 Mayor Presents Diakonia Award - 24-Sep-09 
 Business Watch Meeting on 9/17 - 3-Sep-09 
 Mayor Presents Diakonia Award - 2-Sep-09 
 Neighborhood Watch Program - 2-Sep-09 
 Waste Round Up - 18-Aug-09 
 Slow News Day Brings Up Old Issue - 4-Aug-09 
 4th of July Celebration - 1-Jul-09 
 Mayor's Diakonia Award - 28-Jan-09 
 Summer Concert Series - 26-Jun-09 
 Grand Opening Discovery Sports & July 4th Celebration - 22-Jun-09 
 Mayor Presents Diakonia Award - 17-Jun-09 
 Mayor Guerra met with Gov.Schwarzenegger - 12-May-09 
 Military Banner Program - 12-May-09 
 Kids Day - 28-Apr-09 
 Belly Dance: Stretch & Tone - 21-Apr-09 
 Smart Gardening - 21-Apr-09 
 Business Watch Meeting Apr 30 - 15-Apr-09 
 Mayor Presents Diakonia Award - 1-Apr-09 
 Ramesh demonstration at Farmers' Market - 4-Mar-09 
 Farmers' Market Newsletter - 2-Mar-09 
 Progress Slowed at New Space Center - 14-Jan-09 
 Farmers' Market Newsletter - 11-Feb-09 
 Report of Suspicious Odor - 29-Jan-09 
 Mayor Presents Diakonia Award - 16-Mar-09 
 Farmers' Market Newsletter - 10-Jan-09 
Press Release - 2008
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 Winter Wonderland 6-dec-08 
 Upcomming Events 14-nov-08 
 Extra Leaf Collection 1-nov-08 
 Tennis Lessons 14-oct-08 
Press Release - 2007
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 Park Name 25-jun-07