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The City’s Most Adorable

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Contestants at the Kids are Cute Baby Show wait to strut their stuff.

Kick-off

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Mayor Joe Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tem Lilia Leon, Councilmember Ivan Altamirano and Councilmember Denise Robles wait on stage for the Cinco de Mayo opening ceremony.

In Bloom

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Mary Suarez, Vice-President of the City’s Garden Club was also a blue ribbon winner.

Young Horticulturist

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Mark Arroyo is one of the young blue ribbon winners at the Garden Show.

Creative Bowl

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Marilyn Arroyo creatively displayed her blue ribbon winner.

Opening Day

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Hot Shots from all four parks line up for their big game.

Golden Girl

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Pauline Viesca was fast on defense but even faster on offense and won her bout against her older and taller opponent.

Burst of Color

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Folklorico dancers donned traditional costumes while performing beautiful dances.

Blue Ribbon Babies

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Parents hold the youngest group of contestants while they wait for the judges results.

Querida

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

This young resident wears a traditional dress to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Hey Batter, Batter

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

One of the Hot Shot hitters practices her form before she knocks the ball out of the park.

They’ve got moves

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

This is just one of the many dance groups that performed for the large audience at the Cinco de Mayo festival.

Little Flower

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

One of the youngest folklorico dancers was beautiful in baby blue.

Civic Leaders

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Mayor Joe Aguilar, City Founder Val Bassett , Mayor Pro Tem Lilia Leon and Councilmember Denise Robles attended the event.

City Royalty

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Miss Commerce Shawnese Shantae Perea and her Court and Young Man of the Year, Armando Valencia

Student City Council

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

The City Council welcomed their young Student Government Day counterparts.

Royal Visit

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Miss Commerce Shawnese Perea and her Royal Court were officially introduced at the City Council meeting.

Recognition

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

The City Council presented Adelita Zepeda with a commendation for being honored by the Human Services Assn.

Top Honoor

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Lorenzo Cardoza received a Council commendation for receiving a Purple Heart from the Army.

Special Distinction

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

The City Council presented Sandra Jimenez with a commendation for being named one of the 58th Assembly District’s Women of the Year.

Commerce Avengers

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Library staff and Commerce-Con attendees show off their free comic books donated by Silver Comics.

Targeting Villains

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Participants competed in the “Hawkeye Challenge” where they shot a toy bow and arrows at super villain targets.

Superman Art

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Brandon Reyes won a superhero-inspired work of art donated by local artist Maestro Drake.

Bat Girl

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 -0800

As the big winner of the super hero costume contest, Sarah Fernandez won a Spiderman DVD box set.

Group Hug

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Cancer survivor Ashley Navarez brought a large and enthusiastic team to the relay.

Music

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 -0800

The Bell Gardens High School Lancers band kicked off the event with music.

Survivor

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Cancer survivor Ashley Navarez inspired the crowd as she shared her story about her triumphant battle with cancer.

Leading the Way

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Survivors wore purple shirts and opened the relay, walking the first lap.

Royal Support

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 -0800

Miss Commerce Shawnese Shantae Perea and other members of her court showed their relay spirit.

Showing their Support

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 -0800

City Councilmemembers attended the event to cheer on participants and Councilmembers Tina Baca Del Rio and Denise Robles walked in the relay.

Helping Hand

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Councilmember Denise Robles hard at work with Commerce resident volunteers during the cleanup effort.

Makeover

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

City staff applies a fresh coat of paint to wall in the Bristow area.

Sidewalks Matter

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

This young volunteer gives a sidewalk a much needed sweeping.

Dedication

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Councilmember Altamirano, left, and Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio, middle, teamed up with resident volunteers to clean up and beautify the Bristow neighborhood.

Civic Pride

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Young volunteers, pictured here working side by side with City staff, helped make the event a success.

Teamwork

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Councilmember Altamirano, left, and a volunteer carry a discarded table to a dumpster.

Deputies Honored

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

The City Council recognized the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Special Problems Team deputies for their outstanding job performance. Pictured from left to right: Capt. James Wolak, Dep. Igancio Placencia, Dep. Daniel Estrella and Dep. Daniel Cabrera.

Sweets for the Sweet

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Miss Commerce Unique Hernandez served cookies to her honored guests.

Crowns Galore

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Everyone at the tea party, from Miss Commerce and her Royal Court to the young guests, wore their royal attire and crowns for the occasion.

Shall I Pour?

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Miss Friendship Jennifer Mendoza pours “tea” for a patient princess.

Getting Acquainted

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00 -0800

Miss Commerce Unique Hernandez makes time to visit with her tea party guests.