Downey

While the full size model never quite made it to space, it was a crucial piece in developing the historic space shuttle program.

A woman was rescued early Wednesday morning after crashing into a fire hydrant in Downey.

A huge mess was left outside of a Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in Downey after a car crashed into a fire hydrant. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 5 a.m.

Student musicians from Downey recording their music in a professional studio as part of a unique program. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.

Young musicians from Downey got real-world experience in the world of professional music when they had the opportunity to play and record their music in a Los Angeles studio on Tuesday.

Rocket Fever, an annual Columbia Memorial Space Center event, will have free model rockets and $5 launches.

Police in Downey are seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a deadly triple shooting that took place on a local riverbed.

Downey Police released a photo of the airsoft style rifle that was pointed at officers before they shot and killed 28-year-old Alberto Nicolás Arenas. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News at 8 p.m. on June 30, 2024.

Alberto Nicolas Arenas, 28, was shot and killed by officers inside his home in Downey Saturday afternoon after brandishing an airsoft style rifle, police said.

A man was shot to death in an officer-involved shooting in Downey, authorities said Sunday.

A man was shot to death in an officer-involved shooting
in Downey, authorities said Sunday. 

Beginning July 1, California’s Type 48 license holders, which include bars and similar establishments that sell alcohol, will be required to offer drug testing kits as part of new legislation aimed to stop drink spiking.

Downey Police are investigating an officer involved shooting at a home near Stewart and Gray Road that left one dead.

An investigation led by the department’s Wage of Hour Division revealed meat processor A&J Meats and staffing agency The Right Hire “jointly employed and endangered children.”

Feel free to BYOT — bring your own telescope — to the Columbia Memorial Space Center event.

A 10-year-old boy was attacked while waiting for the school bus in South Gate. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on June 4, 2024. 

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn raised the LGBTQ+ symbol outside the county Office of Education in the city of Downey. NBC Los Angeles’ Gordon Tokumatsu reports. 

Despite the Downey City Council’s decision not to fly the Progress Pride Flag at city-owned facilities for Pride Month, the rule does not apply to LA County buildings in the city.

The Downey City Council on Tuesday passed a “neutral” flag policy that doesn’t allow the Pride flag to be raised on city property.

Downey has become the second Southern California city to essentially ban the pride flag. The city council adopted a neutral flag policy. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, May 17, 2024.