BELLFLOWER
BEGAN as a DUTCH-AMERICAN SETTLEMENT,
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LOTS OF DAIRY FARMS OWNED BY IMMIGRANTS from
the NETHERLANDS but you won't find any farms or windmills or large tulip patches here today
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
"Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Takes Victory Lap Over 'First Rebuilt House' in Pacific Palisades After Fires - There's Just One Little Problem "
Saturday, November 22, 2025
first time since 2011, neither St. John Bosco nor Mater Dei will play in the CIF Southern Div 1 Championship
The St. John Bosco (Bellflower) Braves football team recently experienced a significant upset loss in the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 1 Playoffs.
Here is the latest update for the 2025 season:
🏈 St. John Bosco Football Update
💔 CIF-SS Playoff Upset
The Braves' season was dramatically impacted on Friday, November 14, 2025, when they were defeated in the CIF-SS Ford Division 1 Quarterfinal.
Result: Orange Lutheran defeated St. John Bosco, 20-19.
Significance: This was a major upset, as Bosco had previously defeated Orange Lutheran soundly with a score of 48-0 during their Trinity League matchup on October 10. The loss ended St. John Bosco's run in the CIF-SS playoffs.
⚔️ Key Regular Season Matchup
Prior to the playoffs, the Braves were involved in their usual national rivalry game:
Result: Mater Dei defeated St. John Bosco, 36-31, on October 31, 2025.
Details: Bosco held a large 24-3 lead in the second quarter before Mater Dei mounted a dramatic second-half comeback. This loss was Bosco's first of the season.
🌟 Final Season Record
The St. John Bosco Braves finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 9-2 and a Trinity League record of 4-1, sharing the League Championship with Mater Dei and Santa Margarita Catholic.
👑 Mater Dei Monarchs Football Update
1. The Regular Season: Dramatic Finish
Mater Dei finished the regular season strong with a phenomenal comeback win against previously undefeated St. John Bosco (Bosco).
Bosco Game (Oct 31): Mater Dei won, 36-31, erasing a 21-point deficit (Bosco led 24-3) in one of the rivalry's most dramatic games. This win gave Mater Dei a share of the Trinity League Championship.
Regular Season Record: Mater Dei finished the regular season with a 7-2 record, which included a surprising 7-6 loss to Santa Margarita Catholic earlier in the year.
2. The CIF-SS Playoffs: Sudden End
Despite the momentum from the Bosco win, Mater Dei's run in the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 1 playoffs was cut short in the Semifinals.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Result |
| Quarterfinal | Nov 14, 2025 | Mission Viejo | W 20-0 |
| Semifinal | Nov 21, 2025 | Corona Centennial | L 28-27 |
Semifinal Loss: Mater Dei lost to Corona Centennial in a thrilling Semifinal game. Centennial scored a go-ahead touchdown late in the game, and the Monarchs' attempt at a game-winning field goal was blocked with just 6 seconds remaining, sealing the 28-27 victory for Centennial.
Significance: This Semifinal loss means that for the first time since 2011, neither St. John Bosco nor Mater Dei will play in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 Championship game.
🌟 Final Season Record
The Mater Dei Monarchs finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 8-3 and a shared Trinity League title.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Rose 🌹 Bowl is old & boring. UCLA better off at SoFi 🏈 🏟️
Friday, October 31, 2025
🚒🔥😲Wow "LA firefighters were ordered to leave fire that exploded into Palisades Fire days later: report
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
"Los Angeles sparks fury as it declares state of emergency to combat ICE crackdowns: 'A middle finger to the law' | Daily Mail Online
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Dodgers bounce back in game two of the World Series winning 5-1
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
💥🔥Arrest made "Deadly Palisades Fire set ‘maliciously’ by Florida firebug Jonathan Rinderknecht, feds say"
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
"BUSTED: Orange County’s Registrar of Voters Bob Page Refuses to Provide Voter Registration Data to DOJ "
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
"WHERE'S THE MONEY? Dems and Celebs Raised Millions for LA Wildfires but Journalist Says Victims Haven't Seen a Dime (VIDEO) "
Sunday, July 20, 2025
"At least 30 people injured after driver plowed into crowd in East Hollywood |" LAist
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Condolences 🙏✝️❤️"Three Deputies Killed in Apparent Explosion at East L.A. Sheriff’s Training Facility –"
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
but do you really know much about her? "Karen Bass: ruler of all she sees "
Sunday, July 13, 2025
😅😆😁"Mayor Karen Bass announces free cash for Los Angeles's million illegals affected by ICE - "
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
"FBI Probes Foreign-Backed Communist Networks for Funding L.A. Riots –" [
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
"Taxpayer-Funded Riots: Here's What We Found When We Followed the Money in Los Angeles –" RedState
"Pentagon deploys 700 US MARINES to Los Angeles amid immigration protests | US military "| The Guardian
"FBI hunts down masked LA brute wanted for hurling 'cinderblock' rocks at federal officers during riots -- AG Bondi warns: 'You can't hide
"LA rioters seen being zip-tied, herded away in buses as police attempt to squash riots"
Monday, June 9, 2025
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025
"Los Angeles Film & TV Production Plummets Again In Q1 Amid Wildfires"
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
"County workers march in downtown LA as part of 2-day strike – " NBC Los Angeles
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Looking more & more intentional "100 Days After Palisades Fire, an Accountability Check "– RedState
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
"Los Angeles Lost Track Of Billions In Homelessness Funding, Audit Finds |" ZeroHedge
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
re Sunset Beach lifeguard who will NOT get out of his truck (LAZY) 😡👎 (north of Huntington Beach CA)
"Leaked Text Messages From Fox 11 Los Angeles Reveal Reporters Have Been Instructed to NOT Cover Secret Recording of Karen Bass Phone Call "
Monday, February 24, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
"U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beginning residential debris removal in LA County > South Pacific Division > "
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Mexico -Angeles
"Pacoima Mom’s Suspected Killer Had Been Deported 10 Times, ICE Says –" NBC Los Angeles
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sunday, January 26, 2025
"Trump Decimates California Democrats Over LA Wildfire Response With GOP 'Common Sense' "– RedState
Friday, January 24, 2025
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
"Armed LA Residents Patrol Neighborhoods In Violation Of Evacuation Orders" | ZeroHedge
"The LA Fires: Progressive Governance Claims More Victims "| ZeroHedge
"On Monday, Palisades homeowners sued the city of Los Angeles' electric and water utility for not supplying enough water .."
Thursday, January 16, 2025
" LA Residents Affected by Wildfires Will Receive $770 from the Biden Admin"
Gougers 😡👎"Hundreds of L.A. landlords hike rents to capitalize on 'desperate' fire evacuees"
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
"Jay Leno brought his own fire truck to serve food to first responders battling deadly LA fires: ‘It’s unbelievable’'
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Monday, January 13, 2025
Re 60 Oregon firetrucks 🚒🔥 stopped by CA officials
Sunday, January 12, 2025
"Live updates: Death toll rises as fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds"
"Braced with fire defenses, Getty art center faces LA flames "
"LA fires live updates: Winds to strengthen amid struggle to contain Palisades and Eaton fires'' - The Washington Post
no water or no electric ? " Biden lets slip real reason LA fire hydrants were dry when flames began as Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass cling to their jobs "
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025
"Hollywood Boulevard is evacuated as wildfires erupt in celebrity epicentre: Another 100,000 told to escape NOW as horror images show LA neighborhoods reduced to ashes and death toll rises"
I spent a few hours at the Altadena Library on New Year's Eve day. Very sad ☹️ ALTADENA LIBRARY — DESTROYED and GONE,”
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Insane "SoCal: Evacuations Underway as Massive 772-Acre Wildfire Rages Out of Control in Pacific Palisades Amid Gusty Winds - People Panic and Abandon Their Cars! "
Monday, December 16, 2024
And #1 national 👍🏈"Mater Dei beats De La Salle for California high school football Open Division title"
Mater Dei repeats 🏈👍"High School Football America Top 100 National Rankings "| NFL Play Football | NFL Play Football
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024
"St. John Bosco football battles but falls to Mater Dei in Division 1 title game"
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Wow "No. 1 Mater Dei dominates No. 2 St. John Bosco 59-14 " but no worries 👇
Friday, September 13, 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The kid's ok 👍 "5-yo attacked by mountain lion during Labor Day family outing to Malibu Creek State Park near Los Angeles "- ABC News
Friday, August 30, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
"The weird way the Los Angeles basin alters earthquakes: LA -basin-is- like-a-bowl-of-jelly
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
I felt it. NOT a big one "Disneyland Shuts Down After earthquake Sends Thousands Into Sudden Evacuation Mode"
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Friday, August 9, 2024
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
i definitely felt it "5.2 earthquake packed a major punch across L.A. region. Here's why"
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Watch "Y U will get a $75 parking ticket on Friday in Bellflower CA even tho it says "no parking Sat or Sun" on YouTube
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
"LA County's Manhattan Beach Abuses The First Amendment Against Religion *| Canada Free Press
Friday, May 24, 2024
"Suspect in Santa Monica Stabbing Released from Prison 10 Days Before Attack on German Tourists - "
"The father was also on probation from a prior arrest and subsequent charge of attempted grand theft of an automobile. Cedeno was set to stand trial, but was released on May 9 because "of the lack of a speedy trial." A person charged with a felony, is entitled to a speedy trial which means a trial must take place within 60 days of being charged. Cedeno's case was far beyond the 60 day mark, and as a result the entire case was dismissed. Court records show he had five different attorneys during the nearly four month stalled case..."
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Unbelievable. Corruption or incompetence? "More than 1,200 LA-owned homeless housing units remain vacant two years after $800 million spending spree - "
Monday, May 6, 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
"Terrifying video shows landslide nearly crush cars in Malibu Canyon"
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2024
"Significant flooding threat as atmospheric river bulldozes California"
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
"LA Socialite Killed 2 Boys With Her Mercedes After Day Drinking With Ex-MLB Lover, Prosecutors Say. "
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Monday, December 25, 2023
What Kind of heartless choice of words is that⁉️ "1-Year-Old Homeless Girl Dies On Bus Bench Near LAX "
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sunday, December 17, 2023
re former prominent Bellflower resident Rev Gareth 'Ace' Kok
Rev Gareth Kok was a Dutch-American Christian Reformed Church pastor who started out as a pastor at the First CRC in Bellflower in the mid 1930's when the area was mostly dairy farms, many owned and operated by Dutch immigrants. Rev. Kok also founded Valley Christian schools around this time. The Kok family included children Sherwood, James, Faith, Kay, & Gary. Prior to Bellflower, they lived in Hills Minnesota, & after several years in Bellflower, the family also lived in Hanford CA , as well as Holland Michigan, where Gareth's wife, Kathryn, sadly died an early death. Later, in retirement, Gareth & his 2nd wife, Ada, returned to Bellflower where they remained until their departure from this earthly life onward to a better place. One of the sons of Gareth (Jim) also became a Christian Reformed pastor, and later served at the Crystal Cathedral as director of pastoral care. He and his wife Linda are retired in Bellflower as of 2023 .

































