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🌱 How did every Downey middle school earn national ‘Schools to Watch’ status?

Downey, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Downey! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did every Downey middle school earn national ‘Schools to Watch’ status?
  • Which PMA football stars just signed to play college ball?

Also on today's calendar: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downey Unified joins elite group of ‘Schools to Watch' districts — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com) — Downey Unified School District has earned a coveted 2026 National Schools to Watch District designation, confirming that all four of its middle schools meet rigorous national standards. For Downey families, this means every middle school campus is recognized for strong academics, student support, and equitable practices, giving parents added confidence as students prepare for high school and beyond.
   

• Six PMA football players sign with colleges — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com) — Six St. Pius X–St. Matthias Academy football standouts are celebrating college opportunities, with players heading to programs like Sacramento State, New Mexico State, Western Colorado, and the University of Texas at Austin. Their emotional signing-day reflections highlight years of hard work, injuries, and support from coaches and family, offering Downey-area readers an inspiring look at nearby student-athletes chasing their dreams.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Lost cat: please help us find our lost cat.
    Norwalk/Downey Area off the 605/5 freeway. We have high suspicions our neighbor caught our cat and dumped him somewhere. The cat is indoor outdoor… (Nextdoor Little Lake)
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    FOUND on June 11, 2026 in Downey, CA 90240 near Florence and oldRi Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Smallwood)
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  • DNA Evidence Leads To Long Beach Man's Arrest In 1990 Cold Case (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Downey

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Downey

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.