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Archives for June 2012

Walmart won't spur growth of LA's middle class says Councilwoman Jan Perry

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Walmart's 'robbing from the poor to give to the ultra rich,' says musician Tom Morello

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Historic Dutch chocolate shop to become sweets store, vegan restaurant

Pet-friendly apartments, businesses attract dog-owners to Downtown

Garcetti, Greuel and Perry announce they won't be accepting Walmart campaign contributions

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Bar manager, historians take sides over saloon's popularity with author Charles Bukowski

DTLA police issue theft warnings that look like parking tickets

Short film about the King Eddy to be screened at the historic bar

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Opening of Downtown's Grand Park set for the end of July

Walmart refutes claims about aggressive Los Angeles expansion

X Games lands in DTLA this weekend, major events and street closures

LAPD officer in charge of Skid Row promises to enforce sidewalk laws

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Grand Avenue luxury skyscraper project remains on hold, developer seeking another extension

Marriott will soon have three versions of its hotel near LA Live

King Eddy's reign as family-owned saloon to end after more than 45 years

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Expo Line gets mixed reviews so far; Metro says issues with the new train are normal

Police to enforce no sitting, sleeping rule on Skid Row after cleanup

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Downtown to be hit with heat waves in about 30 years, new study says

Skid Row cleanup off to smooth start; future maintenance plans still unknown

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Downtowners claim to be creative, but not wealthy in response to new survey

Metro moves one step closer to choosing Union Station master planners

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Survey says: Arts District residents want more grocery stores, restaurants and green space

Brewmaster responds: An open letter from the former Angel City owner

Massive Skid Row cleanup begins in response to health code violations

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Signature Broadway mural to be removed, relocated to make way for restoration

Push pops, homemade ketchup and a meaty menu promised at Towne Food and Drink

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'It's not just another bar,' says new owner of Downtown's King Eddy Saloon

More performing arts space to be built Downtown

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Former Angel City owner says he loves brewing beer, not 'growing a business'

Kings fans skip work and school to watch victory parade

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Art Walk gains momentum through sponsorhips, growing popularity of DTLA

'Whimsical' tile scenes of an old Dutch chocolate shop uncovered in DTLA

Protestors say Walmart will ruin Chinatown culture and local businesses

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LAPD promises 'zero tolerance' to anyone committing a crime at Kings' victory parade

LA Film Festival returns to DTLA starting Thursday

The Last Bookstore opens second floor; $1 'labyrinth' of books

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About 1 in 4 homeless on Skid Row have hepatitis C, study says

Kings victory parade will be on Thursday at noon starting at Fig & 5th

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LAPD ordered LA Live restaurant to remove TVs for tonight's Kings game

Angel City Brewery relaunches under new ownership; debuts Test Beer B

American Diabetes Association moves Westside headquarters to DTLA

AEG to provide increased security at L.A. Live for any remaining Stanley Cup games

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Downtown festival celebrates film, books and interracial marriage

AEG says LA Live visitors should not gather outside during the Kings' Stanley Cup games

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Just four arrested outside LA Kings game; LAPD deems it a success

USC to open new charter high school in DTLA for students at risk of dropping out

Homeless housing project saves LA County more than $200,000, study says

Downtown and Culver City soon to be connected by Expo line

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Junior Philharmonic celebrates life of longtime conductor with concert

Kings fans party it up in LA Live

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LAPD will have a 'very visibile' presence at tomorrow's Kings game

Umamicatessen launches hammy happy hour

Broadway's historic theaters adapt to ensure the show goes on

Sport Chalet joins the retail ranks at Figat7th

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Many in Downtown say they're not voting in Tuesday's elections

Gamers unite: Video game, computer tech expo returns to DTLA this week

Finally some Alpaca Stew: Mo-Chica Peruvian restaurant opens on 7th Street

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Mazda commercial midnight shoot DTLA

Downtown LA's Homeless

Mazda commercial midnight shoot DTLA

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Barista Jimmy Lee, Cafe Dulce, Little Tokyo

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