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Tuesday: Get to Know Your Cops

By Eric Richardson — 08:41 PM

Tuesday's National Night Out event offers a chance to get to know those keeping Downtown safe, plus food, music and a police-guided bicycle ride.


News

Thirteen Arrested by Task Force at 7th and Main

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Thirteen Arrested by Task Force at 7th and Main

By Eric Richardson
Wednesday


Police conducted undercover drug buys at 7th and Main on Tuesday morning, netting the arrests of three dealers, seven buyers and three others with outstanding warrants.

Everyday

Serve the City Looking for Saturday Volunteers

Serve the City on Saturday

By Eric Richardson
11:29 AM


One day volunteer event Serve the City takes place Saturday, and several Downtown projects still have spots available.


Arts/Culture

FIDM's 'The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design' Exhibit Opens

FIDM Museum Opens TV Costume Exhibit

By Ed Fuentes
Yesterday, 12:01 PM


FIDM's 5th annual exhibit of "The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design" offers a chance to get up close and personal with the wardrobe of small-screen stars.

Everyday

X Games 16 Kicks Off With Free Fan Fest

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X Games 16 Kicks Off With Free Fan Fest

By Eric Richardson
Yesterday, 07:07 AM


X Games 16 kicks off with a Downtown-focused venue lineup and a free fan fest on Nokia Plaza for those looking to get just a taste of the action.


News

Card Game Busted By Blind Side Approach

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Card Game Busted By Blind Side Approach

By Eric Richardson
Tuesday


Detectives arrested a three-card monte dealer in the Toy District on Monday after they snuck up on his blind side.

Shopping

Indie Craft Fair Returns to Cornfield Park

Indie Craft Fair Returns to Cornfield Park

By Jeannine Denholm
July 23, 2010


The second annual L.A. edition of the Renegade Craft Fair roadshow takes place this weekend at the Cornfield park in Chinatown.


Development

Swap Proposed: Courthouse Site for Parker Center

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Swap Proposed: Courthouse Site for Parker Center

By Eric Richardson
July 23, 2010


The feds are interested in working with the city on a deal that would swap its courthouse site at 1st and Broadway for the site of Parker Center.

Food/Nightlife

Counter Culture: Villains, Swill, Barrel Tasting, Cabbage Patch, Mediterranean City Grill

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Counter Culture: Villains, Swill, Cabbage Patch and More

By Ed Fuentes
July 21, 2010


The Arts District gets set for a pair of new drinking spots, Cabbage Patch makes a Downtown move and more from our world of food and drink news.


Roads/Rails

Saturday: Plan Rail Lines with James Rojas at Pico House

Saturday: Plan Rail Lines with James Rojas

By Eric Richardson
July 16, 2010


Planner James Rojas will be leading folks through his signature interactive modeling process in a trio of high-speed rail workshops on Saturday.

History

26 Years Ago: Updated Pershing Square Rededicated

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26 Years Ago: Pershing Square Rededicated

By Eric Richardson
July 12, 2010


On July 12, 1984, Pershing Square's Olympic updates were dedicated. Today's Downtowners might be envious of the park's simple and traditional design.




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