As their reigns come to an end, The Downey Patriot chats with Miss Downey Viany Campa and her royal court, including Miss Teen Downey Sarah Sarofeem, Junior Miss Downey Allie Hanks, and Little Miss Downey Alexis Givens.

Journalist Alex Dominguez joins the podcast to recap the city council candidates forum. Alex shares which candidates impressed him and which candidates struck out. 

Former Downey mayor Mario Guerra talks about his Cuban upbringing, negotiations with Tesla and Trader Joe's, and lots more. 

Eric Pierce and Alex Dominguez discuss Downey's upcoming elections, including city council and school board.

Former Downey mayor Rick Rodriguez talks about building a career and family in Downey, why he didn't run for re-election, if he would ever run for office again, and what he's up to today.

Carol Rowland, former coordinator of Keep Downey Beautiful, talks about her rock and roll past, how she came to Downey, and her favorite moments as a City of Downey employee.

Downey hikes the minimum wage for healthcare workers, the Columbia Memorial Space Center is poised to receive $1 million, City Council elections are starting to take shape, and Downey is adding the name of a Marine killed in action to its veterans memorial.

Downey Patriot staff writer Alex Dominguez joins editor Eric Pierce to discuss the Downey City Council's decision to give eligible healthcare workers a $25 per hour minimum wage. Plus, Downey considers stipends for street vendors and residents will vote on increasing the city's hotel tax. 

Downey Unified bans gum on campuses and considers a gender neutral dress code, Stay Gallery proposes a half-million dollar funding plan, city manager Gilbert Livas retires, and a new chicken restaurant is opening in Downey. All in less than two minutes. 

Get caught up on the latest Downey news in less than two minutes.