Downey City Council

The Downey City Council approved a development agreement to build a new Costco warehouse and gas station, despite resident concerns about the need for another location. The project is part of a $10.5 million funding agreement approved during a recent council meeting.

The Downey City Council approved the use of drones by police to monitor illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July and introduced fines for hosts and spectators. The city allows only 'safe and sane' fireworks like sparklers, while projectile fireworks are banned. Drones will detect thermal signatures and locations to issue citations without intruding on private property.

Anaheim and other Southern California cities are using drones to monitor and enforce laws against illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July. Drones provide real-time aerial surveillance, enabling faster response times and evidence collection for citations, with fines up to $3,000 for repeat offenses.