Downey, California
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Location of Downey in Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates: 33°56′17″N 118°07′51″W / 33.93806, -118.13083
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Founded	1800s
Incorporated	1956
Government
- Type	Council-Manager government
- City Council	David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra Rick Trejo (Mayor) Anne Marie Bayer Kirk Cartozian
Area
- Total	12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
- Land	12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²)
- Water	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)  1.35%
Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	107,323
- Density	8,641.7/sq mi (3,336.4/km²)
	U.S. Census, 2000
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes	90239-90242
Area code(s)	562
FIPS code	06-19766
GNIS feature ID	1652698
Website: www.downeyca.org

Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, 21 km (13 miles) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 107,323. Image File history File links Downey_city_seal. ... Image File history File links LA_County_Incorporated_Areas_Downey_highlighted. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The U.S. state of California is divided into 58 counties. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. ... The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ... A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 10 km² (1000 hectares) and 100 km² (10,000 hectares). ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... The Twenty-second United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... PST is UTC-8, highlighted in red. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... 562 is the telephone area code for much of the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County, California, including Long Beach and surrounding cities such as Cerritos, Lakewood, Downey, Norwalk, and Whittier. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ...

History

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in Alta California, the area that now comprises Downey was inhabited by the Tongva ethnic group, which came to be called the Gabrielino by the Spanish. Alta California (Upper California) was formed in 1804 when the province of California, then a part of the Spanish colony of New Spain, was divided in two along the line separating the Franciscan missions in the north from the Dominican missions in the south. ... Gabrieleno Native American women Tongva may also refer to the Tongva language. ... The Tongva are a Native American people originally inhabiting the area in and around Los Angeles, California, previously known as the Gabrieleño, San Gabrieleño, or Gabrielino tribe. ...

Spanish colonial history of the area today known as Downey dates back to 1771 with the founding of the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, a California State historical landmark. The founding of the mission and mission lands establishes the birthplace of the modern Los Angeles region. Mission San Gabriel Arcángel was founded on September 8, 1771 in present day Montebello by Father Junipero Serra. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

In 1810, Don Antonio Lugo, received a grant to a tract of land of some 29,514 acres. He named it Rancho San Antonio, after his birthplace, La Misión San Antonio de Padua, in 1775.

Rancho San Antonio lay just north of Juan Jose Dominguez Rancho San Pedro, the borderline approximately of today's Rosecrans Avenue in Compton, and ran north parallel with and adjacent to, the pueblo de Los Angeles. The eastern boundary lay somewhere along the ever changing Los Angeles River or as it was called the San Gabriel River. Juan Jose Dominguez, a Spanish soldier, came to San Diego, California with the Gaspar de Portolà expedition, and later to San Juan Capistrano and San Gabriel, with Father Juniperro Serra. ... Nickname: Location of Compton in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Eric Perrodin Area  - Total 10. ... The recorded history of Los Angeles, California is a complicated one, going back to the 16th century and a tiny Spanish settlement sometimes called Bahía de los fumos (Bay of the Smokes). // Historical population growth At the end of 2004, the population is estimated to be 3,912,200. ... The Los Angeles River, highlighted in red (on the left). ... San Gabriel River is the name of watercourses in two states: San Gabriel River (California) San Gabriel River (Texas) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Lugo maintained a home in the pueblo de Los Angeles, near the plaza and across from the church. He was alcalde (mayor) of Los Angeles, from 1816 to 1819, and a leader in most of the social functions of the time. Antonio Lugo received a patent from the United States government on July 24, 1847, which made him undisputed owner of Rancho San Antonio. is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

After the Mexican-American war concluded in 1848, many of the Californio ranchos were obtained by affluent Anglo-Americans who were immigrating west under the United States manifest destiny doctrine, and marring into established Californio Spanish families. Combatants United States Mexico Commanders Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott Stephen W. Kearney Antonio López de Santa Anna Mariano Arista Pedro de Ampudia José Mariá Flores Strength 78,790 soldiers 25,000–40,000 soldiers Casualties KIA: 1733 Total dead: 13,271 Wounded: 4,152 AWOL: 9,200+ 25,000... Languages Spanish Religions Predominantly Roman Catholic Related ethnic groups Mediterranean Amerindian Mestizo The Californios were Spanish-speaking inhabitants of Alta California, first a part of New Spain, later of Mexico. ... English Americans (occasionally known as Anglo-Americans) are citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates wholly or partly in England. ... This article is about the history and influence of the concept. ... Languages Spanish Religions Predominantly Roman Catholic Related ethnic groups Mediterranean Amerindian Mestizo The Californios were Spanish-speaking inhabitants of Alta California, first a part of New Spain, later of Mexico. ...

Downey was founded by and named for the former Civil War governor of California, John Gately Downey, when he subdivided land he procured between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River. The Southern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1873, and farmers in the area grew grain, corn, castor beans and fruit until around 1940. Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... John G. Downey 7th Governor of California John Gately Downey (June 24, 1827 – March 1, 1894) was Governor of California from January 14, 1860 to January 10, 1862. ... The Rio Hondo is a tributary of the Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California, approximately 20 miles long. ... The San Gabriel River, highlighted in red (on the right). ... The Southern Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks SP) was an American railroad. ...

Downey was incorporated in 1956, and instituted a charter form of government in 1964. Suburban homes and factories replaced the farms after World War II. The largest employer was originally Vultee Aircraft, then North American Aviation, (later North American Rockwell, then Rockwell International which was then bought by the Boeing company) whose facilities produced some of the systems for the Apollo Project as well as the space shuttle. The seventy year history of airplane and space vehicle manufacturing in Downey came to an end when the Rockwell plant closed in 1999. The former Rockwell plant has been converted to the Downey Landing shopping complex, a Kaiser Permanente hospital, a park, a space museum and [Downey Studios]. For more information about the history of the Downey NASA site refer to http://www.aerospacelegacyfoundation.org The Vultee Aircraft Corporation became an independent company in 1939 and had limited success before merging with the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation in 1943 to form the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, or Convair. ... Rockwell International was the ultimate incarnation of a series of companies under the sphere of influence of Willard Rockwell, who had made his fortune after the invention and successful launch of a new bearing system for truck axles in 1919. ... Rockwell can refer to: Rockwell International - a defense company in the United States Rockwell Automation - an industrial automation company that descended from Rockwell International Rockwell Collins - a communications and aviation electronics company that also descended from Rockwell International Willard Rockwell - businessman who helped shape and name what became Rockwell International... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661) is a major aerospace and defense corporation, originally founded by William Edward Boeing. ... Description Role: Earth and Lunar Orbit Crew: 3; CDR, CM pilot, LM pilot Dimensions Height: 36. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care organization, based in Oakland, California, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney R. Garfield. ...

Near the center of the city lies what was once one of the busiest intersections in the world, the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard (State Route 19) and Firestone Boulevard (former State Route 42). Route 19 was a major thoroughfare between Pasadena and the port at Long Beach, and Route 42 was part of the old Spanish Trail system that connected Los Angeles to San Diego. Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... San Diego redirects here. ...

In the 1960s the town's Downey Records achieved a small notoriety with recordings like The Chantays' surfing instrumental "Pipeline." Downey's two main public high schools are named for Governor Downey and Governor (and later, Chief Justice) Earl Warren. The Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for only one hit, the instrumental Pipeline (1963, see 1963 in music). ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... John G. Downey 7th Governor of California John Gately Downey (June 24, 1827 – March 1, 1894) was Governor of California from January 14, 1860 to January 10, 1862. ... For the swing saxophonist and occasional singer, see Earle Warren Earl Warren (March 19, 1891 – July 9, 1974) was a California district attorney of Alameda County, the 20th Attorney General of California, the 30th Governor of California, and the 14th Chief Justice of the United States (from 1953 to 1969). ...

Downey is home to Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, which is the main public rehabilitation hospital for Los Angeles County. Rancho Los Amigos is renowned worldwide for its innovative contributions to the care of spinal cord injuries and post-polio syndrome. Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is a rehabilitation hospital located in Downey, California, United States. ... Map of California showing Los Angeles County. ... Spinal cord injury, or myelopathy, is a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility. ... Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that frequently affects survivors of poliomyelitis, a viral infection of the nervous system, after recovery from an initial paralytic attack of the virus. ...

Geography

Downey is located at 33°56′17″N, 118°7′51″W (33.938164, -118.130801).^[1] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.6 km² (12.6 mi²). 32.2 km² (12.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.35%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

The cities of South Gate and Bell Gardens are adjacent to the west and northwest, Pico Rivera lies to the northeast, Santa Fe Springs and Norwalk to the east, and Paramount and Bellflower are to the south. Location of South Gate in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1923-01-20 [2] Government  - Mayor Bill De Witt [1] Area  - City  7. ... Bell Gardens is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Pico Rivera in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1958-01-29 [2] Government  - Mayor E.A. Pete Ramirez [1] Area  - City  8. ... Santa Fe Springs is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Location of Norwalk in California and Los Angeles County Coordinates: Country United States State California County Los Angeles Incorporated 1957  - City Council Jesse M. Luera (mayor) Rick Ramirez Cheri Kelley Michael Mendez Gordon Stefenhagen Area    - City  9. ... Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Motto: The Friendly City Growing Together Location of Bellflower in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States State California County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Scott Larsen  - Mayor Pro Tem Dorothy King  - City Council Ray Smith Raymond Dunton Randy Bomgaars Area  - City 15. ...

The city can be conveniently reached by any of four freeways: Interstate 105 with its Metro rail line passes through the southern part of the city, Interstate 5 and Interstate 605 pass along the eastern side, and Interstate 710 passes just west of the city. Interstate 105 (abbreviated I-105) is an interstate highway that runs east-west in southern Los Angeles County, California. ... Interstate 5 (abbreviated I-5) is the westernmost interstate highway in the continental United States. ... For the planned interstate bypass in Seattle, Washington, see Interstate 605 (Washington). ... Interstate 710 (abbreviated I-710, and colloquially referred to as The 710 or the seven-ten) is a major north-south interstate freeway running for 23 miles (37 km) through Los Angeles County, California. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 107,323 people, 33,989 households, and 26,001 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,336.4/km² (8,641.7/mi²). There were 34,759 housing units at an average density of 1,080.6/km² (2,798.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.48% White, 3.75% Black or African American, 0.87% Native American, 7.74% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 29.05% from other races, and 4.89% from two or more races. 57.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanic Americans (Spanish: Hispano Americano) are Americans of Hispanic ethnicity who largely identify with the Hispanic cultural heritage. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 33,989 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,000 and the median income for a family was $50,017. Males had a median income of $35,991 versus $28,768 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,197. About 9.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Politics

In the state legislature Downey is located in the 27th Senate District, represented by Democrat Alan Lowenthal, and in the 50th and 58th Assembly Districts, represented by Democrats Hector De La Torre and Charles M. Calderon respectively. Federally, Downey is located in California's 34th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +23^[3] and is represented by Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard. Californias Capitol, where the State Legislature meets California State Assembly chamber California state Senate chamber The California Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of California. ... California State Senate chamber The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... Alan Lowenthal is a member of the California State Senate. ... The California State Assembly chamber California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... Hector De La Torre is a California State Assemblymember, of the 50th Assembly District. ... Charles Calderon began his second stint in the California State Assembly in 2006. ... California congressional districts since 2003. ... The Cook Partisan Voting Index indicates how much more Democratic or Republican a district performs compared to the nation as a whole. ... Lucille Roybal-Allard (born June 12, 1941), an American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 33rd and 34th District of California (map), which includes downtown Los Angeles. ...

Immigration

Since the mid 1990s Downey has had a significant demographic shift, with the ethnic makeup of the city remaining diverse, as well as a rapidly increasing Latino population. Wealthy Latino immigrants have also gained a comfortable presence in Northeast Downey, the city's most affluent neighborhood.^{[citation needed]} Downey can refer to: Downey, California Downey, Idaho This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Landmarks

Historic McDonald's restaurant

Oldest operating McDonald's restaurant on Lakewood and Florence in Downey, California

The 1953 McDonald's restaurant at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. (at Florence Ave.) was the fourth McDonald's built and is the oldest surviving McDonald's. It was listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 1994 list of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. It was one of the first restaurants franchised by Dick and Mac McDonald, prior to the involvement of Ray Kroc in the company, and it still has the original "Golden arches" and a 60-foot animated neon "Speedee" sign. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixel Image in higher resolution (3072 × 2048 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixel Image in higher resolution (3072 × 2048 pixel, file size: 1. ... McDonalds Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the worlds largest chain of fast-food restaurants, primarily selling hamburgers, chicken, french fries, milkshakes and soft drinks. ... California State Route 19 (also known as Lakewood Boulevard and Rosemead Boulevard) is a major thoroughfare running roughly north-south in the greater Los Angeles area. ... The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization which was founded in 1949 to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Richard Dick J. McDonald (February 16, 1909 – July 14, 1998) and Maurice Mac McDonald (November 26, 1902 – December 11, 1971) were two early American fast food pioneers, originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, who established the first McDonalds restaurant in 1940. ... Ray Kroc (October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over and franchised the then single-restaurant McDonalds Corporation from 1955. ... Image:McDonalds Logo. ...

With low sales, damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the lack of a drive-up window and indoor seating, the restaurant was closed. However with both the public and preservationists demanding the restaurant be saved, McDonald's spent two years restoring the restaurant and reopened it. Customers today can visit the original restaurant and an adjoining gift shop and museum. The Northridge earthquake occurred on January 17, 1994 at 4:31 AM Pacific Standard Time in Reseda, a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California. ...

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, serving the Catholic Community of Downey

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Glen Bell opened the first Taco Bell restaurant on 21 March 1962 in Downey [1]. Glen Bell (born c. ... Taco Bell Corp. ... is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Johnie's Broiler

Johnie's Broiler (originally Harvey's Broiler) was a drive in restaurant and coffee shop. The drive in restaurant has been in movies and sitcoms as well as TV commercials and music videos. Completed in 1958, it is an example of Googie architecture. Johnie's was well known to Southern California locals, many of which drove miles to cruise through its massive lot. The restaurant was closed in 2001, and a used car dealership has since leased the property. Recently, the leasers of Johnies started to illegally tear it down.[2] Currently, the destruction of the building has been halted, with extreme damage to the building, though the sign is intact. Johnies Broiler was a diner located in Downey, California until 2001. ... The Space Needle, built for Seattles Worlds Fair, 1962 Googie, also known as populuxe, is a form of architecture, originating from southern California in the late 1940s and continuing approximately into the mid-1960s. ... This article is about the region of Southern California. ...

Crime

The majority of crimes committed in Downey continue to be minor property crimes, such as theft or robbery, with the exception of a few incidents sensationalized in the local news.^{[citation needed]}

Anti-gang activities

In the late 80's and early 90's, Downey saw an increase in gang activity. Today there is still gang activity going on between Latino/hispanic gangs in the south area of Downey. In response, Downey formed GOOD (Gangs Out Of Downey), a community-based organization that helps encourage young people between the ages of 10-20 to stay away from gangs. GOOD is also responsible for organizing many community events and programs such as various sports, after school care, scholarship programs for at-risk students looking to attend college, and counseling for both young people and their parents. GOOD has kept a close partnership with Downey Police. [3]

Police

Downey is served by the Downey Police Department[4].

Accusations of Racial Misconduct

In recent years, controversy has sprung up with the 2002 shooting of unarmed 26 year old Gonzalo Martinez by Downey police officers during a traffic stop. Gonzalo was being stopped due to suspicion of drunk driving. After a small chase, police claim that he made a questionable movement with his left hand which caused them to open fire. A local resident caught the action on camera and the tape of the shooting was released in the US as well as Argentina and other Latin American countries, showing the man being shot over 30 times by officers using semi automatic weapons. This case is still being investigated.[5]

Education

• Downey High School
• Pius X Catholic High School Alumni Site now St. Matthias High School (1995-)
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish School Alumni Site
• Alameda Elementary School
• Earl Warren High School Named after the 14th Chief Justice of the United States Earl Warren.
• Saint Raymond's Catholic School
• West Middle School

Downey High School is one of two senior high schools located in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey, California, and within the Downey Unified School District. ... For the swing saxophonist and occasional singer, see Earle Warren Earl Warren (March 19, 1891 – July 9, 1974) was a California district attorney of Alameda County, the 20th Attorney General of California, the 30th Governor of California, and the 14th Chief Justice of the United States (from 1953 to 1969). ...

Special events

• Downey Holiday Lane Parade: The parade is held the first Sunday of every December.
• The Carpenters (musical group - Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter) moved to Downey from Connecticut in 1963.
• Mary Ford moved to Downey with her brothers and sisters following her divorce from Les Paul
• The Blasters (Rock group)
• "Weird Al" Yankovic (Singer/songwriter) was born in Downey, and raised in nearby Lynwood, California.
• James Hetfield of the musical group Metallica, an alumnus of Downey High School
• Donavon Frankenreiter (surfer and musician)
• Hasan Habib (Professional poker player and WSOP bracelet winner) (Born April 19, 1962)
• Ryan Hollweg (Professional Hockey Player who plays with the New York Rangers)
• Joey Latimer (musician and computer specialist) Radio Free World founder and alumnus of Warren High School (1972)
• Larry Latimer (Aerospace Legacy Foundation)
• Evan Longoria (Major League Baseball Player)
• Ken Ralston Five time Academy Award winner for Special Effects, an alumnus of Warren High School (1971)
• Wayne Rainey, three-time world champion Grand Prix motorcycle racer.
• Jeff Tedford (Head Coach of the California Golden Bears and former honorable mention All-American quarterback at Fresno State)
• Aimee Teegarden - Actress(Friday Night Lights-TV Series)
• Miranda Cosgrove - Actress (Went To Maude Price Elementary School)

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External links

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.

• Downey official website
• Downey,California flickr group featuring images past and present of the City of Downey,CA
• National Trust for Historic Preservation article on the oldest surviving McDonald's
• Photographs of the oldest surviving McDonald's
• Website featuring the History of Johnie's Broiler
• The Downey Patriot newspaper

• Downey, California is at coordinates 33°56′17″N 118°07′51″W / 33.938164, -118.130801 (Downey, California)Coordinates: 33°56′17″N 118°07′51″W / 33.938164, -118.130801 (Downey, California)

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Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... There are 478 incorporated cities in California, 22 of which are styled Town of (Name) instead of City of (Name). ... For the unincorporated community, see Agoura, California. ... Location of Alhambra within Los Angeles County, California. ... Arcadia is a U.S. city in Los Angeles County, California that is located about 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. ... Artesia is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Avalon in California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1913-06-26 [2] Government  - Mayor Bob Kennedy [1] Area  - City  3. ... Azusa is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Baldwin Park in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1956-01-25 [2] Government  - Mayor Manuel Lozano [1] Area  - City  6. ... Bell is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Bell Gardens is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Motto: The Friendly City Growing Together Location of Bellflower in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States State California County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Scott Larsen  - Mayor Pro Tem Dorothy King  - City Council Ray Smith Raymond Dunton Randy Bomgaars Area  - City 15. ... Beverly Hills redirects here. ... Bradbury is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... For the community in Santa Clara County, California, see Burbank, Santa Clara County, California. ... Location of Calabasas in California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1991-04-05[2] Government  - Mayor James Bozajian[1] Area  - City  13. ... Location of Carson in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1968-02-20 [2] Government  - Mayor Jim Dear [1] Area  - City  18. ... City nicknames: The Geographic Center of Southern California The Freeway City County: Los Angeles County, California Mayor: Paul W. Bowlen (re-elected 2003) Mayor Pro Tem: Laura Lee (elected 2003) City Council: Jim Edwards (elected 2005) Gloria A. Kappe (re-elected 2003) John F. Crawley (re-elected 2005) Mottos: A... Claremont is a college town community in eastern Los Angeles County, California, USA, about 30 miles (45 km) east of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in the Pomona Valley. ... Commerce is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location of Compton in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Eric Perrodin Area  - Total 10. ... Motto: Where Friendship is Traditional (1965) Location of Covina in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Settled 1882 Incorporated (city) 1901-08-14 [2] Government  - Mayor John C. King [1]  - City manager Paul J. Philips Area  - City  6. ... Location of Cudahy in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1960-11-10 [1] Area    - City  1. ... Motto: The Heart of Screenland Location of Culver City in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1917-09-07 [2] Government  - City Manager Jerry Fulwood [1] Area  - City  5. ... Diamond Bar is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Duarte is a city in Los Angeles County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 21,486. ... Location of El Monte in the County of Los Angeles Country United States State California County Los Angeles County, California Government  - Mayor Ernest Gutierrez Area  - City  9. ... El Segundo is also the name of a champion Australian racehorse. ... Seal of Gardena Gardena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location of Glendale within Los Angeles County and the State of California. ... Location of Glendora in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1911-11-13 [3] Government  - Mayor Ken Herman [1]  - City Manager Eric. ... Motto: The Little City. ... Hawthorne is a city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. ... Hermosa Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Hidden Hills in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1961-10-19 [2] Government  - Mayor Jim Cohen [1] Area  - City  1. ... Location of Huntington Park in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1906-09-01 [2] Government  - Mayor Juan R. Noguez [1] Area  - City  3. ... Nickname: Location of Inglewood in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Established 1888 Incorporated February 14, 1908 Government  - Mayor Roosevelt F. Dorn Area  - Total 9. ... Irwindale is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Location of La Cañada Flintridge in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1976-11-30 [2] Government  - Mayor Gregory Brown [1] Area  - City  8. ... Location of La Habra Heights in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1978-12-04 [2] Government  - Mayor Tela Millsap [1] Area  - City  6. ... Motto: Dedicated to Service Location of La Mirada in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1960-03-23 [2] Government  - Mayor Steve Jones [1]  - City Manager Andrea Travis Area  - City  7. ... Motto: Where the Past Meets the Future Location of La Puente in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1956-08-01 [2] Government  - Mayor Louis R. Perez [1] Area  - City  3. ... La Verne is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Lancaster, California, USA, is the eighth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 9th fastest growing city in the United States. ... Motto: Location of Lakewood in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1954-04-16 [2] Government  - Mayor Larry Van Nostran [1] Area  - City  9. ... Lawndale is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Lomita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Location of Lynwood in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Maria Teresa Santillan. ... Location of Malibu in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1991-03-28 [2] Government  - Mayor Jeff Jennings [1] Area  - Total 100. ... Location of Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1912-12-12 [2] Government  - Mayor Jim Aldinger [1] Area  - Total 10. ... Location of Maywood in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1924-09-02 [2] Government  - Mayor Sergio Calderon [1] Area  - Total 1. ... Monrovia is a city located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Montebello in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country County County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Norma A. Lopez-Reid Area  - City  8. ... Location of Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , State County Government  - Mayor David Lau  - City council Sharon Martinez (Vice Mayor) Benjamin Frank Venti Mitchell Ing Anthony Wong Area  - City 19. ... Location of Norwalk in California and Los Angeles County Coordinates: Country United States State California County Los Angeles Incorporated 1957  - City Council Jesse M. Luera (mayor) Rick Ramirez Cheri Kelley Michael Mendez Gordon Stefenhagen Area    - City  9. ... Motto: Aerospace Capital of America Location of Palmdale in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor James C. Ledford Jr. ... Palos Verdes Estates is a city in Los Angeles County, California, USA on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. ... Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Pico Rivera in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1958-01-29 [2] Government  - Mayor E.A. Pete Ramirez [1] Area  - City  8. ... Nickname: Location in Los Angeles County and the State of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Norma Torres Area  - Total 22. ... Location of Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1973-09-07 [2] Government  - Mayor Thomas D. Long [1] Area  - City  13. ... For other uses, see Redondo Beach. ... Location of Rolling Hills in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1957-01-24 [2] Government  - Mayor B. Allen Lay [1] Area  - City  3. ... Location of Rolling Hills Estates in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1957-09-18 [2] Government  - Mayor Susan Seamans [1] Area  - City  3. ... Location of Rosemead in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1959-08-04 [2] Government  - Mayor John Tran[1] Area  - City  5. ... Location of San Dimas, California San Dimas is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... San Fernando is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... San Gabriel City Hall San Gabriel is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Location of Santa Clarita in California and Los Angeles County Coordinates: , Country United States State California County Los Angeles Incorporated December 15, 1987 Government  - Mayor Marsha McLean  - Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Kellar  - City Council Frank Ferry Laurene Weste TimBen Boydston  - City Manager Ken Pulskamp Area  - City  47. ... Santa Fe Springs is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). ... Location of Sierra Madre in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1907-02-02 [2] Government  - Mayor Enid Joffe [1] Area  - City  3. ... Signal Hill is a small city (2. ... South El Monte is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of South Gate in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1923-01-20 [2] Government  - Mayor Bill De Witt [1] Area  - City  7. ... South Pasadena City Hall South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Temple City in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1960-05-25 [2] Government  - Mayor Judy S. Wong [1]  - City Manager Charles R. Martin Area  - City  4. ... Motto: A Balanced City Location of Torrance in the County of Los Angeles Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Frank Scotto Area  - Total 20. ... Location of Vernon, California Vernon is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Street sign in Walnut Walnut is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of West Covina in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated February 17, 1923 Government  - Mayor Pro Tem Sherri Lane Area  - City  16. ... Nickname: WeHo Location of Los Angeles County in California and West Hollywood within Los Angeles County Country United States State California County Los Angeles Incorporated 1984  - City Council John Heilman (mayor) Sal Guarriello John J. Duran Abbe Land Jeffrey Prang Area    - City  1. ... Location of Westlake Village in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1981-12-11 [2] Government  - Mayor Susan McSweeney [1] Area  - City  5. ... Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Los Angeles. ... CDPs Acton | Alondra Park | Altadena | Avocado Heights | Charter Oak | Citrus | Del Aire | Desert View Highlands | East Compton | East La Mirada | East Los Angeles | East Pasadena | East San Gabriel | Florence-Graham | Hacienda Heights | La Crescenta-Montrose | Ladera Heights | Lake Los Angeles | Lennox | Littlerock | Marina del Rey | Mayflower Village | North El Monte | Quartz Hill | Rowland Heights | South San Gabriel | South San Jose Hills | South Whittier | Val Verde | Valinda | View Park-Windsor Hills | Vincent | Walnut Park | West Athens | West Carson | West Compton | West Puente Valley | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Westmont | Willowbrook Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 552 pixels Full resolution (891 × 615 pixel, file size: 3 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Los Angeles, California Santa Monica... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Acton is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California near the Antelope Valley. ... Alondra Park is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Altadena is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California approx. ... Avocado Heights is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Charter Oak is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Citrus is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Del Aire is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Desert View Highlands is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... East Compton, also known as East Rancho Dominguez, is a unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. ... East La Mirada is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Welcome sign on Atlantic Boulevard East Los Angeles (often shortened to East L.A. or East Los or in Spanish El Este) is an unincorporated area in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... East Pasadena is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... East San Gabriel is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Florence-Graham is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 53,122. ... La Crescenta-Montrose from the air, looking North La Crescenta-Montrose is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area in Los Angeles County, California, encompassing those parts of the Crescenta Valley not in the cities of Glendale or La Cañada Flintridge. ... For the community in San Mateo County, California, see Ladera, California. ... Lake Los Angeles is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Lennox is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Note: this article is about Littlerock, California, not to be confused with Little Rock, Arkansas. ... Marina del Rey (Spanish for Navy of the King, or Seacoast of the King) is a census-designated place seaside community located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Mayflower Village is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... North El Monte is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Quartz Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Location of Rowland Heights in Los Angeles County, California. ... South San Gabriel is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... South San Jose Hills is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... South Whittier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California just south of the city of Whittier. ... Val Verde is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Valinda is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... View Park View Park-Windsor Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Vincent is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Walnut Park is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... West Athens is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... West Carson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... West Compton is a census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. ... West Puente Valley is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... West Whittier-Los Nietos is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Westmont is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Willowbrook is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Unincorporated communities Agoura | Agua Dulce | Antelope Acres | Athens | Bassett | Castaic | City Terrace | Del Sur | Florence | Gorman | Juniper Hills | Kinneloa Mesa | Lake Hughes | Leona Valley | Llano | Neenach | Pearblossom | Topanga | Two Harbors | Universal City | Valyermo This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Agoura, California is a very small unincorporated community between Agoura Hills and Calabasas in Los Angeles County. ... Agua Dulce, Spanish for sweet water, is a town located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Antelope Acres is an unincorporated community located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Athens is a district of South Central Los Angeles, California. ... Location of Big Bassett in Los Angeles County, California. ... Castaic, California (2000 Census population 22,173 in the 91384 ZIP Code) is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, USA. It lies north of Santa Clarita in Castaic Canyon, a few miles from the Santa Clarita Valley and Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. ... City Terrace is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California. ... Del Sur is a town located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Florence is an unincorporated community in California. ... Gorman, California is an unincorporated community in northwestern Los Angeles County just west of the Antelope Valley where three mountain ranges meet: The San Gabriels, Tehachapis and the Coast Range. ... Juniper Hills, California is located in the foothills on the northern slope of the San Gabriel mountains, facing the Antelope Valley, in Los Angeles County. ... Kinneloa Mesa is an unincorporated area located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Lake Hughes is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Leona Valley is a town located in the geographic Leona Valley of Los Angeles County, California. ... Llano is a town located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Neenach is a town located in northern Los Angeles County, California. ... Pearblossom is a town located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Topanga, California is an unincorporated area in western Los Angeles County, California, USA. Its located in the Santa Monica Mountains and occupies Topanga Canyon. ... view of Two Harbors from the sea Two Harbors is a small island village on Santa Catalina Island, California with a population of about 150. ... View of Universal City Universal City is a community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California that encompasses the 415 acre (1. ... Valyermo is a town located in Los Angeles County, California. ...