Paramount Journal

The city kicked off a new tradition on Dec. 4 known as the Downtown Dazzle. The Downtown Dazzle was kicked off before the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Before the ceremony began, community members gathered at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Jackson Street to witness the grand illumination of lights that are taking over the boulevard for the holiday...

By Tripepi Smith Editor's Note:Tripepi Smith is a marketing, technology, and public affairs company that has contracts with many city governments. The residents of Paramount have voted to approve Measure LR: Paramount City Services, Business License Tax Update Measure during the recent November 2024 general election. This measure will not raise taxes on residents but rather updates the current business license...

On Nov. 7, the city of Paramount unveiled its newest art piece “The Battlefield Cross and Solider,” designed by the National Sculptors Guild , installed at the Paramount Armed Forces Memorial. The life-sized kneeling soldier pays tribute at the foot of a fallen soldier’s cross. A Soldier's Cross is a powerful military symbol honoring fallen soldiers during wartime. Traditionally, it...

The community had a blast at its annual Halloween Festival on October 31 that featured a lively costume contest, candy booths, crafts, inflatable jumpers, and a spooky haunted house for those looking for a thrill.

Mayor Annette C. Delgadillo hosted her first Storytime with the Mayor program at the Paramount Library on Oct. 16 with the book “Caps for Sale.” Every third Wednesday of the month, the Mayor Delgadillo will host a Storytime and crafting hour at the Library for children and their families. The next one will be on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Follow...

At the October 22 City Council meeting, Noah Rodriguez, a fifth-grade student from Jefferson Elementary School, was recognized as the Student Mayor for the Day. This program is a new partnership between the City and Paramount Unified School District. Every month, different schools in Paramount will nominate deserving fourth- or fifth-graders to be recognized as the Student Mayor for...

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 Courtesy photo 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...