Public officials face pressure to appear strong, leading to a rise in addiction and mental health issues. The expectation to be 'unaffected' takes a toll. #Leadership #MentalHealth

The average person checks their phone 58 times a day. Is this compulsive behavior impacting our mental well-being? Something to consider. #MentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing

I shut down my phone and social media for 24 hours. The sky didn't fall! Sometimes disconnecting is the best thing for your mental health. #MentalHealth #DigitalDetox

My house is known as the SC-UCLA house. Whoever wins the game gets to put up the decorations. We have a 12-foot wide sign that flips. We even have reindeer cheerleaders! #USC #UCLA

Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, and that's a beautiful thing. What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? #HolidayTraditions #FamilyTime

Be Christ for someone. Be somebody special in somebody's life. Take a step back, remember, and be special to one person. Help each other. #Faith #Kindness

In the holiday rush, remember the key: Be kind. Bring joy, hope, life, and love to everyone around you. It's a time for giving and spreading positivity. #HolidaySpirit #Kindness

Advent means anticipation with hope. In the Catholic Church, Advent marks the start of the new liturgical year, leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. #Advent #Christmas

Mother Teresa's profound wisdom: "We're not called to be successful; we're called to be faithful." Serve one person at a time. What would Jesus do? #Faith #Inspiration

Got ideas for Talking Downey? Text them to 562-706-4114! The team's ready to make your requests a reality next week. More food content is coming too! #TalkingDowney #CommunityInput

The Downey Christmas Parade is coming up on December 7th! With 114 participants and around 25,000 attendees, it's a great way to promote our community and celebrate our city. #Downey #ChristmasParade

Ezequiel Ponce, a senior from Downey High School, spoke with the Pope at the World Youth Conference in Indianapolis! He asked about giving problems to the Lord. The Pope talked about faith and prayer. #Inspiration #Faith

Does Downey need a second In-N-Out? I personally think so. Imagine In-N-Out where the old Sears building was—along with bowling, arcades, and family fun. #Downey #InNOut

Big thanks to Community & Economic Development for helping us work with Public Works. They're pausing work near the shopping center over the holidays so we can serve the community. Grateful for Downey's support! #Downey #Community

Malls typically open at 10 AM and close at 9 PM. Sunday hours are 11 AM to 7 PM. Check the website for extended holiday hours, ensuring you get everything you need. #MallHours #Shopping

How do you find tenants & plan for the next year? Our leasing teams stay involved in real estate conventions, constantly making calls, & tracking trends. #RealEstate #Leasing

Next year, expect big changes at Stonewood Center. New fixtures, fresh paint, and updated flooring are coming. Check out https://t.co/jKVODFAiMj for retail updates and join us on social! #ShoppingCenter #Retail

Faro's was *the* place. The outdoor shopping/dining destination evolved and was even featured on The Wonder Years. To keep up with trends, the owners enclosed it. #Throwback #TheWonderYears

There's a long-forgotten underground pool beneath the property, once part of a Nautilus Gym. It's been closed for about 25 years, illustrating how the property has evolved over time. #HiddenHistory #PropertyEvolution

The city is adding a left-turn lane at Firestone and Lakewood due to a high accident rate. Construction is happening at night and will be completed before December to minimize disruption. #Traffic #Safety