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🌱 What a $40 million apartment sale means for North Downey renters
Downey, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Downey! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What a $40 million apartment sale means for North Downey renters
- How a Downey mom turned heartbreak into statewide medical safety advocacy
- How a Downey-rooted attorney earned a top regional leadership honor
Also on today's calendar: NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Low clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Downey apartment community sells for $40 million — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com) — A major North Downey apartment complex, Parc @ 5, has sold for a reported $40 million, marking one of the area’s largest multifamily deals. With over 100 units near key freeways and strong local incomes, the sale underscores investor confidence and ongoing demand for rental housing in Downey. 
• Tammy Smick (consumerwatchdog.org) — A Downey resident, Tammy Smick turned personal tragedy into statewide advocacy after her son Alex died from an overdose of medications given during treatment for a back injury. She now serves on Consumer Watchdog’s board, sharing her story at medical board and legislative hearings to push for stronger protections against medical negligence.
• Monica Goel Hornberger honored for leadership in law and community — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com) — Downey-rooted attorney Monica Goel Hornberger is being honored as an Outstanding Woman in Business, highlighting both her legal leadership and long-standing service in Downey. As managing partner of TLD Law, which began in Downey decades ago, she continues to shape regional practice while staying closely connected to local civic life.
📸 Around Downey
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival →
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles
9:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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MINIMUM DAY
Wesley Gaines Paramount, CA 90723 -
AVID Senior Awards
Paramount High School Practice Gym
5:00 pm -
2nd Annual AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration!
Paramount Unified "Lincoln Elementary School" (15324 California Ave, Paramount, CA
11:00 am -
Tots of Fun - Parent & Me Mini Session 5 - Downey, CA 2026 →
Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey
10:00 am -
Tots of Fun - Parent & Me Mini Session 5 →
Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey
10:00 am -
Annual Memorial Day Mass →
All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary, 4400 Cherry Ave, Long Beach
10:00 am -
Rock the Dock →
Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Saturday May 23
Monday May 25
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Minimum Day
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary Norwalk, CA 90650
7:55 am -
Parent Workshop →
Winter Gardens Elementary in Room 304
8:45 am -
South Gate Fair Housing Workshop →
Hub Cities Consortium, 4354 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate
9:30 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FREE, FREE, FREE NEUTER & VACCINATIONS !!!
Call Bellwood Animal Hospital for any information. I do not work there, only posting valuable information for the community (Nextdoor Salford)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Downey. Apply here.
- Honda World Downey posted a job opening for Service Porter in Downey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paramount
- Movie review: 'Top Gun' re-release fuels nostalgia for bravado, music (upi.com)
- O'Ree Award finalist spotlight: Kendal Troutman (nhl.com)
- LA500 2026: Vinson Allen (labusinessjournal.com)
Bellflower
- SNAP benefits revoked for millions in face of alleged fraud (deseret.com)
Long Beach
- Grand Opening Of Snoop Dogg's Store Postponed Due To Safety Concerns (patch.com)
Ok Downey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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