The Downey Legend

The Downey Link Being Considered for Disbandment

Abigail Gonzalez, Writer December 22, 2022

As of November 10, 2022, two council members have considered the disbandment of the Downey Link (our city bus system).    When discussing the budget for the next year for our city of Downey,...

Packing Food for Families in Need

Brianne Galindo, Photographer April 30, 2019

  Although the Downey community appears to be financially stable, there are always some people who still need help getting essentials that everyone should have. There are some people that want...

The Vazza Cafe moved out of the Downey City Library on February 14.  The owners Mr. and Mrs. Zoumberakis have various snacks, fruits, drinks and teas on the menu for customers to enjoy.

New Location for Vazza Café

Alexandra Rapalo, Writer March 7, 2017

Vazza Café was formerly located inside of the Downey City Library, since last April, but has recently been moved to a new location just outside the library.  The cafe got its name from the Italy...

On Saturday, January 14, Downey volunteer, Leslie Gonzalez, participates in the Keep Downey Beautiful event. “I’m in my school’s builder club,” Gonzalez said. “We try to participate in the events.”

Keeping Downey Beautiful

Genevieve Gaubert, Photographer January 25, 2017

Keeping Downey Beautiful took place on Saturday, Jan. 14. This is a monthly event that involved people that went out to better their community, by walking around on the streets and picking up trash....

For the 60th annual tree lighting at the Downey Civic Center on Dec.5, Giselle Garcia, Miss Teen Downey Princess, assists the Downey Rose Float Association by volunteering in the arts and crafts section. “Every year the Rose Float Association provides food for the event,” Garcia states, “which I gladly helped sell and serve.”

Downey’s Tree Lighting and 60th Anniversary

Alicia Garcia, Photographer December 16, 2016

The annual tree lighting event at the Downey Civic Center took place on Monday, Dec. 5, where the event consisted of performances from local school choirs, an area exclusively set up with snow,...

Opening up the parade in a black convertible, Financial Partners, with their members walking behind them, participate on Dec. 4th for Downey’s Christmas Annual Parade. Every year, people from the city line up to see the show that runs through Florence and 3rd St.

Christmas Parade

Anabelle Rositas, Writer/Photographer December 16, 2016

With Christmas around the corner, the city of Downey commemorated the holiday and hosted their 65th annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4.   People who attended the festival lined up...


At the Stardust Festival, Pinchi (Michelle) Michi, arrives during the early morning of October 2 to promote her talent that is rather dear to her. “I lost my husband about two years ago and for a while, I wasn’t able to draw without having everything revolve around him,” Michi says. “My appreciation towards El Dia de los Muertos, after my husband’s death, inspired me to paint what I paint.”

Festival in the Stars

Christopher Tellez, Podcaster October 26, 2016

Celebrating the City of Downey’s 60th Anniversary, The Downey Arts Coalition hosted their Arts Festival with a “cosmic” themed art exhibit on October 2. Live music was also a part of the show...

California Fish Grill imports fish from locations all around the world including, Canada. The seafood chain provides a variety of seafood plates at an affordable price.

California Fish Grill at the Promenade

Sabrina Picou, Editor-In-Chief April 29, 2016

To commence the opening of their restaurant at the Downey Promenade, the California Fish Grill served free meals to the public all weekend long, starting on April 15. This restaurant is a spot for...

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