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Paramount community members enjoyed a fun-filled day at the city’s Public Safety Expo on October 12. Neighbors got to meet their local law enforcement officers who work hard to keep Paramount safe while exploring safety and crime prevention resources in the city. Families took advantage of interactive displays, photo opportunities, raffle prizes, a kid’s zone, and self-defense classes. The...
National Coach Appreciation Week was Oct. 7 to Oct. 13.
Seen here are LA Kings Iceland Coaches Ben (top left), Coach YN, Coach Logan (top center), Coach Annika, Coach Deborah (top right), Coach Soyun (bottom left), Coach Jessie, Coach Amber, Coach Azeneth, and Coach Josie (bottom right).
Fifty-five community volunteers came together on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the city’s biannual Pitch-In Paramount event. Together, they removed three tons of unwanted items from the neighborhood and completed several improvement projects, including wall and fence painting, installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and litter abatement around town.
Final 2024 Friday Night Paramount is Oct. 4
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The city of Paramount will host its final Friday Night Paramount of the year on Oct. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Jackson Street, off Paramount Boulevard. Visitors will enjoy an unforgettable evening of delicious food, artisan booths, and live entertainment. Catch the live band performing from 6 to 9...
At the Sept. 10 meeting, the City Council recognized Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. In Paramount, Hispanic culture has shaped our vibrant community, making us who we are today. The Paramount Tepic Sister Cities Club accepted the proclamation. Throughout the month,...
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Tanner Gers, a CASp inspector for Americans with Disabilities Act website requirements, and founder and managing director of AccessAbility Officer, shared his personal journey of living in the sighted world to how he now lives as a blind man teaching business owners what they need to do to protect themselves from abusive ADA website...
The Mariposa Kids Club is kicking off the fall season session with tons of fun for kids ages 5 through 12. Families can participate in this new, free after-school program at the Mariposa Learning Center. From Sept. 9 through Dec. 20, kids can drop in for homework help, fun games, creative crafts, and exciting excursions. No pre-registration needed—just come by Monday to...
At the Aug. 13 City Council Meeting, Bertha Jimenez, proud Paramount resident for more than 20 years, received the Mayor’s Gold Key Award for the month of August. Bertha is a licensed esthetician and owns the Arte Jimenez Studio in Paramount. Many residents recognize Bertha as the face paint artist at city events. Last spring she turned City Councilmembers...
With summer vacation ending, August is Back to School Month in Paramount. In celebration, the city hosted their fourth annual Back to School event on Saturday, Aug. 10. Families in need were presented with backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and haircuts, all for free. Thanks to the support of 11 generous donors, the program served over 500 TK through 8th...
In preparation for the new school year, the city’s Public Safety personnel and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies hosted their annual “Safe-Walking Class” for students on Aug. 7. Deputies and staff reviewed practical safety tips with the students, such as the importance of being aware of your surroundings, looking left and right before entering an intersection, not being distracted...
