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Archives for April 2010

Ventura County Sting Finds Link to Mail Theft in Downtown L.A.

30th

Chinese Auto Maker BYD Locating its North American Headquarters Downtown on Figueroa

Win Tickets to See The Hold Steady at the Grammy Museum

Mayor, Councilmembers Call For Participation in May Day March

29th

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Opens Today, Comes Downtown Next Week

After Four Years Doing Delivery, Pet Project Adds Retail

City Moves to Streamline Filming Process, Limit Disruptions

28th

Jonelle Vette

HCNC Heads to the Polls on Thursday

Arts District Hosts Music And Performance May Day Weekend

LAPD Still Searching for Suspect Who Fled Reserve Lofts

27th

Former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates Honored by Sea of Blue

Leasing Starts at 705 W. 9th, Now Called 'WaterMarke Tower'

Cucina Rustica Offers Casually Elegant Italian in the Financial District

Dublin's Taking Over for Ciao, Bringing Casey's Some Irish Pub Competition

26th

X Games Refocuses on Downtown for 2010

Funeral for LAPD Chief Gates to Bring Commute-Time Street Closures

Around the Halls: April 26 - 29, 2010

Ornelas Victorious Against Fogle at Fight Night Club

24th

First Street Bridge on Way to Recovery

23rd

Kids 4 Kids 5K to Bring Sunday Street Closures in South Park

Cupcakes Changed at Lot44; Blue Cupcake Out, Delilah In

Downtown Neighborhood Council Candidate Filings Due Tuesday

22nd

Fiesta Broadway Returns Sunday with New Civic Center Layout

Dispensary Robberies a Problematic Trend for LAPD

Lease Negotiations for Little Tokyo Recreation Center Headed to Council

21st

66 Years Ago Today: Design for 'Four Level' Interchange Unveiled

Auction to Support Artist Richard Godfrey Set for April 30

Statue of Chick Hearn Unveiled At Staples Center

20th

CRA Downtown Office Making Short Move to Pershing Square Building

Permanent Status Sought for Hail-a-Taxi

Number-A: Head of the Fashion Pack in Little Tokyo

Holiday Inn Signage Comes Down in South Park

19th

$110 Million Sale of 705 W. 9th Approved

Chick Hearn Statue Ceremony Slated for April 20

Around the Halls: April 19 - 21, 2010

Suspect in Friday Murder Surrenders to Police

Suspect Identified in Los Angeles Street Murder

17th

White Supremacy Rally Draws Counter-Protesters, Heavy LAPD Deployment

Filming Closure: 4/17 12pm - 10pm -- 4th, 5th and 6th for Volvo

Inside LAPD's Metropolitan Communications Dispatch Center

16th

NFL Plans for Convention Center Site?

One Dead in Early Morning Shooting on Los Angeles Street

WP24 Restaurant and Lounge Opens on Ritz-Carlton's 24th Floor

15th

Arashi Sushi Opens in South Park

CRA Approves $5 Million Loan for Purchase of Hotel Rosslyn

Banksy's "Parking" Echoes Real Life at 9th and Broadway

City Controller Talks About Budget Crisis and Political Future at DLANC Visit

Horry's Buzzer-Beater Heads List of Ten Staples Center Top Moments

14th

$110 Million Condo Sale Pending at 705 W. 9th

Pie Boy Pizzeria Just Tip of the Iceberg for 5th and Hill

Galleries to Share Space at 5th and Main

Supper Club First & Hope Set to Open Dinner Hours April 24

13th

DJ Darren Revell

Win Tickets to See George Thorogood at the Grammy Museum

Biscuit Company Burglar Caught

Dodgers Home Opener Will Debut New Stadium Menu Items

12th

Art Walk Wrap: April 2010

Viewing and Service for SWAT Officer and Marine Robert J. Cottle Taking Place Downtown

Amidst Budget Crisis, City Controller to Visit Downtown Neighborhood Council

Around the Halls: April 12 - 14, 2010

Ohio State's Evan Turner and Connecticut's Tina Charles Win 2010 Wooden Award Honors

10th

Regional Connector Kicks Off Another Round of Meetings

9th

Corinne Bailey Rae Returns with 'The Sea'

Injunction Sought By City Attorney To Curb Drugs and Gangs in Skid Row

7th

Art Walk Preview: April, 2010

Clippers Host Downtown L.A. Community Night as Season Winds Down

Spring St. Opens With 26 Beers On Tap

Affordable Housing Projects In Limbo Gets $5 Million Boost From Public-Private Partnership

6th

A Ghost Building for 75 Years, Alexandria Annex Up for Sale

Stolen Checks Prompt Community Meeting in the Arts District

Get Over the Hump with Some Wednesday Withers

5th

"Strange Kozmic Experience" at the Grammy Museum

Active Easter Weekend Filled With Old And New Traditions Downtown

Around the Halls: April 5 - 7, 2010

Easter Earthquake Upgraded to 7.2

4th

Sports Museum Headed to Staples Center?

2nd

LAPD Sting Catches Library Thief

Saturday: Pillow Fight Returns to Pershing Square

L.A. Live's 123-Room Ritz-Carlton Opens

Jazz and Blues at The Mezz

1st

LAPD Warning Residents to Be Alert for Daytime Burglars

No Fooling: Ads and a Redesign for blogdowntown

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