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Downtown should be just one council district, says Huizar

By Hayley Fox — 03:16 PM — 1 Comment

While Jan Perry has been publicizing her vehement opposition to the new redistricting map, her district neighbor, Councilman Jose Huizar, seems to be embracing his new Downtown acquisitions and has been making plans for future growth.

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In February there will be six meetings for residents to discuss the proposed redistricting of LA

By Tony Pierce
09:31 AM

Rarely is change embraced with open arms. This week the L.A. Redistricting Commission unveiled new maps that would change the political boundaries of the city. The public is invited to participate in the debate.

Arts/Culture

Dudamel and LA Phil revel in 'Mahler' project

By Donna Perlmutter
Wednesday

Gustavo Dudamel leads two different orchestras in "The Mahler Project"; a multi-week musical event that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mahler's death by playing nine complete symphonies.

Development

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Ross, the discount clothing chain, to set up shop in historic Woolworth's location

By Hayley Fox
January 17, 2012

A 39,000-square-feet Ross Dress for Less is moving into the former Woolworth's department store building on Broadway. The new discount retailer is expected to create up to 50 new jobs.

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Here's your chance to see more than 54 portraits of Ellen -- for charity

The 2nd Annual Ellen Art Show

www.bangstyle.com

Fans of funny lady and daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres are taking her birthday weekend very seriously this year. Not only will Ellen be “raising the roof” in celebration of her 54th birthday (January 26), but a charity event in her honor will be doing the same while raising awareness for The Trevor Project

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“That’s old school patronage politics," Perry said

Some LA City Council members outraged over proposed redistricting

KPCC

The proposed map angered L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry the most — her district would lose much of downtown

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Have you noticed this alleged abuse where you live?

A high number of cars parked at downtown L.A. meters carry disabled placards that let owners park for free.

LA Times

On 3rd Street between Hope and Grand, six out of seven vehicles had a disabled placard. On Grand, six of the first seven cars I checked had placards.

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Jan Perry could lose Downtown

Redrawing council districts, with sharp elbows and arm-twisting

LA Times

Los Angeles Councilwoman and mayoral hopeful Jan Perry is fighting to hang on to the downtown business district; a key base of support and generous source of campaign funds.

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The museum director says it is 'the most important Chicano-Latino art collections' in the USA

City of LA moves to evict two Latino-focused arts organizations

KPCC

Years of conflict between Downtown's Latino Theater Company and The Latino Museum may end in an eviction notice. The L.A. City Council said the process will last 45 days.

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Ryan Sweeney and Andre Guerrero focus on Belgium and its beer tradition in the Arts District.

Downtown's Little Bear serves up Belgian beer, grub

LA Times

Two rising-star restaurateurs have seen the future of a busy corner of downtown night life and it looks like Belgium.

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