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2 weeks ago |
thedowneypatriot.com | Eric Pierce
Congressman Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) on Monday reintroduced the People Over Parking Act, a federal bill aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis by eliminating mandatory parking minimums in local zoning laws. Garcia unveiled the legislation during the first event of the Congressional Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Caucus in the 119th Congress.
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2 weeks ago |
thedowneypatriot.com | Eric Pierce
DOWNEY — Buying a home in Downey is now more than twice as expensive as renting, according to a new housing affordability study released today by Construction Coverage. The report, titled Cities Where It’s Cheaper to Buy Than Rent [2025 Edition], finds that Downey homeowners are paying a steep premium to own property. As of January 2025, the median monthly mortgage payment in Downey is $5,573, compared to a median monthly rent of $2,601 — a 114.3% difference.
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1 month ago |
thedowneypatriot.com | Eric Pierce
DOWNEY — The City of Downey is set to receive $502,195 in new funding to combat homelessness, part of a broader initiative approved Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to distribute voter-approved Measure A tax dollars directly to local cities. This marks the first time cities like Downey will receive dedicated, ongoing funding from Measure A, a half-cent sales tax passed by voters in November 2024 to support homelessness services and housing development.
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1 month ago |
thedowneypatriot.com | Eric Pierce
DOWNEY — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 75-year-old Carmen Bird, who was reported missing from her Downey home on Thursday afternoon. According to the Downey Police Department, Bird was last seen around 4 p.m. on March 20 at her residence on the 12300 block of Marbel Avenue. Her husband told investigators she was speaking with him before he briefly left the room. When he returned, she was gone.
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1 month ago |
thedowneypatriot.com | Eric Pierce
LONG BEACH—The Rancho Los Amigos Foundation will host its annual Amistad Gala on May 17 at The Westin Long Beach, continuing a tradition of philanthropy that has spanned more than 35 years. Recognized as the Foundation’s largest fundraising event, the black-tie gala has raised millions of dollars to support patient programs and services at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey.
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