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Special Election season heats up

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 22:07


Mario and Eric talk about latest new in Downey as election season heats up

Dodgers strike out with Pride Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 14:21


Mario and Eric discuss about the controversial decision by the Dodgers to honor a LGBTQ group that openly disparages Catholic nuns.

Downtown Downey's New Night Market

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 25:34


Mario and Eric walk through the new night market in Downtown Downey where they interact with friends and local businesses. They break down how this initiative keeps the local Downtown Downey area clean and vibrant.

Beefed up code enforcement coming to Downey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 31:42


Mario and Eric talk about the code enforcement beefing up in the city of Downey post pandemic.

New Things Happening In Downtown Downey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 19:08


Mario and Eric talk about the new projects coming to Downtown Downey among other topics.

Fentanyl Crisis Coming To Downey?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 3:38


Mario talks about the rising concerns of fentanyl distribution increasing on the streets of Downey, Ca.

Taking a look at Downey's $115 million budget

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 32:02


Mario and Eric take a look into Downey's budget peaking just over $115 million dollars.

Horacio Ortiz wants to be your next councilman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 14:15


Mario and Eric discuss Horacio Ortiz candidacy for Downey's City Council District 1.

Dorothy Pemberton announces run for City Council

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 18:10


Mario and Eric talk about Dorthy Pemberton's candidacy for Downey's City Council 2023.

Security cameras coming to Downey parks

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 43:40


Mario and Eric discuss the city's implementation of security cameras throughout Downey public parks.

I'm a Republican and endorsed a Democrat...so what!!

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 25:26


Mario and Eric talk about how Mario catches heat for endorsing democrats that are running for city council.

Is Downey Getting Rid of its Farmers Market?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 27:53


Mario and Eric discuss the latest news behind the Farmers Market in Downey.

Can Downey Stop Ojos Locos?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 42:17


Mario and Eric talk about the status of Ojos Locos coming to the city of Downey, Ca.

Downey is getting a Shake Shack!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 19:18


Mario and Eric discuss about the new business opening on the corner of Firestone Blvd and Downey Ave. Shake Shack. #thisisdowney #downtowndowney #downeyca #marioguerra #ericpierce #shakeshack

Army JROTC is coming to Downey & Warren High Schools

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 33:04


Mario and Eric talk about how the Army JROTC class is coming to Downey & Warren High Schools as an elective course credit.

Will Downey Support A 3rd Chick-Fil-A? (Spoiler: YES)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 31:26


Mario and Eric talk about the 3rd Chick-Fil-A opening in the city of Downey, Ca. #talkingdowney #thisisdowney #downeyca #chickfila

Trader Joe's to Downey...is it finally happening?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 28:20


Mario and Eric talk about the possibility of Trader Joe's coming to Downey among other things happening in the city of Downey. #downey #cityofdowney #traderjoes #marioguerra #ericpierce #talkingdowney #thisisdowney

Downey historical preservation ordinance -- is it too late?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 48:17


Downey is making efforts to protect its few remaining historical properties but Mario and Eric wonder if it's too late.

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Downey finally has a new city manager...who is he?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 34:26


Mario and Eric discuss Downey's new city manager and what his priorities should be. Plus: Mario's famous Super Bowl chili and Eric's boring Valentine's Day.

Fathercon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 23:04


Mario and Eric sit down with Patrick from Fathercon to discuss the impact this organization has on the community.

RECALLED

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 28:06


Mario and Eric talk about the historic recall of a city council member in the city of Downey.

What were they thinking?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 50:53


Timothy Horn is our newest Downey council member… who saw that coming? Plus, Mario and Eric talk Frantone's, new restaurant Diosa, and next week's historic recall election.

1st Recall Ever In The City Of Downey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 37:38


Mario sits with Dorthy and Lizette to talk about Downey's 1st recall ever.

Closing Out 2022 with Big Downey Milestones

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 24:17


In their final episode of 2022, Mario and Eric talk some big Downey milestones and look ahead to 2023.

Change is happening in Downey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 32:31


Mario and Eric talk about changes on the city council (including a new mayor), what's in store for 2023 and new exciting developments for Talking Downey next year.

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 34:31


Mario and Eric share why they're thankful for. They also discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods.

Downey Election Results: Reaction & Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 39:31


Mario and Eric give their thoughts on Downey City Council election results, including what they mean for Downey's present and future.

Recapping Downey State of the City

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 28:38


Mario and Eric discusses Downey's State of the City and recap the latest City Council meeting.

Recapping the Downey City Council Meeting 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 48:02


Mario and Eric recap the most recent city council meeting, which revealed the date of the first recall election in the City of Downey history.

Breaking Down California's Propositions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 20:27


In this episode, Mario breaks down every proposition appearing on the Nov. 8th ballot.

Chatting in Beautiful Downtown Downey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 30:24


Mario and Eric head outdoors and chat about Downtown Downey and how it's progressed over the last 10-15 years.

Reflecting on Vin Scully (Episode 28)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 10:14


Mario and Eric share their favorite memories of the late Vin Scully.

Downey creates $25 per hour minimum wage for healthcare workers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 19:26


Mario and Eric discuss the Downey City Council's recent decision to increase the minimum wage to $25 per hour for eligible healthcare workers. Was the city council right to tell healthcare facilities what to pay their employees or did they overstep their authority? What are the economic repercussions? Watch the video and leave your comments in chat.

Coincilwoman Claudia Frometa shares her thoughts on Downey's new minimum wage for healthcare workers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 7:50


Councilwoman Claudia Frometa, a healthcare worker herself, talks about the Downey City Council's decision to give eligible healthcare workers a $25 per hour minimum wage.

Chatting with Nader, CEO of Financial Partners Credit Union

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 20:58


Nader Moghaddam, president and CEO of Financial Partners Credit Union, talks about his journey to Downey, FPCU's deep aerospace roots in Downey, and why FPCU takes its commitment to the community seriously.

Big things coming to the Columbia Memorial Space Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 26:48


Mario and Eric travel to the Columbia Memorial Space Center where they discuss the learning center's past, present and exciting future. Featuring guest Ben Dickow and Nader Moghaddam.

Election Results: Who won, who lost, and how the results impact Downey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 44:53


Mario and Eric break down Tuesday's primary election and discuss its effects on Downey.

Talking Downey Interviews 64th Assembly District Candidate Elizabeth Alcantar

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 27:08


In this episode, Elizabeth Alcantar explains why she's running, her priorities, ideas to address homelessness and inflation, and more.

Talking Downey Interviews 64th Assembly District Candidate Raul Ortiz Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 13:36


In this episode, Raul Ortiz Jr. explains why he's running, his priorities, ideas to address homelessness and inflation, and more.

Talking Downey Interviews 64th Assembly District Candidate Blanca Pacheco

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 18:54


In this episode, Blanca Pacheco explains why she's running, her priorities, ideas to address homelessness and inflation, and more.

Talking Downey Interviews 64th Assembly District Candidate Blanca Pacheco

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 18:54


In this episode, Blanca Pacheco explains why she's running, her priorities, ideas to address homelessness and inflation, and more.

Talking Downey Interviews 64th Assembly District Candidate Robert Cancio

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 30:20


In this episode, Robert Cancio explains why he's running, his priorities, ideas to address homelessness and inflation, and more.

Busy Summer Ahead for Downtown Downey

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 19:55


Mario and Eric give a preview of what's in store for Downtown Downey this summer.

City Council Chooses Donald La Pante for Vacancy (Episode 16)

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 30:11


Former mayor Mario Guerra speaks publicly for the first time since the City Council votes to appoint Donald La Plante to its open seat. Plus, Mario and Eric have a passionate discussion about the stunning lack of local leadership and where Downey goes from here.

Planning Commissioner Rejected for X-Rated Job (Episode #14)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 33:18


Mario and Eric discuss the latest Downey news, including the city council rejecting a planning commission over his job at Hustler magazine, and a mass departure of city staff.

Dave Lopez on TV News and Life After Retirement (Episode #13)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 32:19


Veteran journalist Dave Lopez shares stories from his 48 years in journalism and talks about his new memoir.

Catching Up with Former Mayor Rick Rodriguez (Episode #9)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 27:21


Former Mayor Rick Rodriguez reflects on his time in office, his legacy why he didn't run for re-election, and what he's up to now.

Downey chooses Catherine Alvarez to be mayor pro tem (Episode #11)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 14:43


In a surprise move, the city council elected Catherine Alvarez to be mayor pro tem. Mario and Eric discuss the selection process, why Alvarez is a surprising choice, and where the city goes from here.

Ojos Locos ignites controversy in Downey (Episode #12)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 11:58


Mario and Eric discuss the new Ojos Locos sports bar, why some people don't want it here, and what the city is doing about it.

Downey Mayor Pro Tem Resigns: What's Next? (Episode #10)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 15:25


Downey Mayor Pro Tem Sean Ashton is resigning from office, further destabilizing the city council. Mario and Eric discuss where Downey goes from here.

Super Bowl Preview (Episode #8)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 22:55


Mario and Eric offer their predictions for Super Bowl LVI and give their thoughts on brand new SoFi Stadium.

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