Editor’s note: Information and quotes from a Nov. 6 Chick-fil-A Inc. press release. BELLFLOWER, CA — Holy cow! Chick-fil-A comes to Bellflower. Residents will soon have a new stop for chicken sandwiches and waffle fries when the city’s first Chick-fil-A opens Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 a.m.
BELL GARDENS, CA — The Bell Gardens City Council voted 4–1 Monday to endorse Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure to redraw California’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. Prop. 50, which appears on the Nov. 4 statewide ballot, would adjust district lines designed to favor
COMMERCE, CA — A new mural honoring artist Frida Kahlo will be unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Commerce City Hall, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 5 to 6 p.m., according to a city press release. The event will feature food, mariachi music and folklorico performances by local students. Los Angeles
Nota del editor: Este artículo es una columna de opinión y no necesariamente refleja las opiniones de The SELA Sun. Ha sido editado por motivos de extensión y formato. Residentes de Bell Gardens, como su concejal, les insto a hacer oír su voz y votar SÍ a la Proposición 50.
Nota del editor: Este artículo es una columna de opinión y no necesariamente refleja las opiniones de The SELA Sun. Ha sido editado por motivos de extensión y formato. He dedicado mi vida a servir a una comunidad que cree en la justicia, el trabajo duro y la promesa de
Editor’s note: This article is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of The SELA Sun. It has been edited for length and formatting. Bell Gardens residents, as your councilmember, I urge you to make your voice heard and vote YES on Proposition 50. Your vote
Editor’s note: This article is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of The SELA Sun. It has been edited for length and formatting. I have spent my life serving a community that believes in fairness, hard work, and the promise that every voice counts. Proposition
Editor’s note: This article is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of The SELA Sun. It has been edited for length, and updated to include additional news context. An earlier version of this piece appeared on the author’s Substack. The fact that Gov. Gavin
Contenido patrocinado en colaboración con la Ciudad de Downey. DOWNEY — La Ciudad de Downey ofrecerá una capacitación gratuita del Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias (CERT) en español este mes de noviembre para ayudar a los residentes a prepararse ante desastres y emergencias. El programa CERT, administrado por la Oficina
BELL GARDENS, CA — The Bell Gardens City Council voted unanimously Monday night to rename the new John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center as the Dreamers Aquatic Center. Mayor Marco Bárcena, who introduced the motion, said the new name reflects the community’s belief in hope and resilience. “Given that
BELL GARDENS, CA — Classic cars, rock ‘n’ roll, and hometown pride filled Ford Park on Oct. 4 as the Eddie Cochran Memorial Car Show returned for its second year. The city-sponsored event honors hometown legend Eddie Cochran, an innovator of early rock ‘n’ roll, whose guitar-driven sound influenced everyone from
DOWNEY, CA — The Downey City Library will host its fifth annual Beyond the Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. The free, family-friendly event celebrates local artists, writers, crafters, musicians, and makers who highlight the