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Archives for July 2012

Spring Street Park to enter construction phase this week

31st

LA streetcar project inches closer to securing local funding

Grand Park live performances expected to continue throughout the summer

CityTarget in Westwood provides sneak peak for DTLA location

30th

E3 gaming conference to remain in DTLA for three more years

Metro sees 'uptick' in Blue Line fatalities this year, says official

27th

Metro works on improving distinction between Expo Line, Blue Line

Grandiose opening for DTLA's Grand Park; built without any taxpayer money

26th

Pillow fights and bands to highlight Chinatown Summer Nights

Hundreds gather for civil rights protest at City Hall led by Bus Riders Union

25th

DTLA demonstration calls for Japanese apology for WWII sex slavery

Frog legs, pigs feet and bone marrow at new DTLA pub The Parish

Premium apartment complex slated for construction in Little Tokyo

Homeless feeling safer on Skid Row after stabbing suspect arrested

FigOly to open in DTLA with a Twitter twist

24th

DTLA's Grand Park to open with two-day celebration

Bus passengers, driver injured in collision on Figueroa Street

23rd

Body discovered on Spring Street near 6th

Metro's new late-night rail hours begin this weekend

Officials call new City Hall Park a 'bargain'

20th

Do Not Disturb: Most DTLA hotel pools are for paying guests only

Horchata lattes, rice and bean frappes; coming soon to DTLA

Some DTLA jewelers stick to reliable suppliers for safe jewelry

Blogdowntown investigates: Sidewalk chalk

19th

City Hall Park reopens to the public after 'facelift'

Howard agrees to come to LA if traded

DineLA serving up summer specials in DTLA

Bloomfest LA organizers don't expect ArtWalk repeat

18th

Downtown goes Hollywood with Soleto Trattoria and Pizza Bar

What can you buy for $1 anymore? Try a DTLA building

17th

DTLA french culinary figures join together to open 'Spring' bistro

Ben and Jerry's scooping ice cream and Greek yogurt at new Union Station location

Art Walk director on the defensive after Occupy Chalk Walk melee

16th

'Lit Fest' at King Eddy Saloon celebrates bar's bookish history

Chalking a "ticky tack" violation says law professor and former public defender

13th

Occupy LA critic blasts group for trying to "guarantee the most chaos."

17 arrested in Chalk Walk aftermath at ArtWalk

Woman arrested for writing with chalk on street spurs violence

12th

MOCA board member, artist John Baldessari, resigns in latest museum twist

Pershing Hotel highlights new problem associated with end of redevelopment

Downtown dog event attracts hundreds of pooches and their owners

Upscale market slated for muraled metal shed in Downtown Arts District

Hundreds of protestors blast Ringling Bros.' treatment of elephants

11th

Pershing Square Lunchtime Concerts series kicks off

Slurpee's sweet deal draws downtowners to 7-Eleven

Pop-up Alma restaurant goes permanent on Broadway

Dwight Howard headed to the Lakers?

José Huizar plans for a new 'cohesive' downtown LA district

Coolest pool in DTLA attracts Victoria's Secret models and superheroes

City Target sets DTLA opening date for fall 2012

10th

Canine mixer welcomes Downtown Dogs only (and their humans)

Former Vaudeville performer gives new light to Bunker Hill in photo exhibit

Towne restaurant in Watermarke Tower to open Tuesday

Bitter melon and sweet business at Downtown's new farmers' market

9th

All glass, high-rise apartment complex planned for 8th and Hope

Downtown artist installs paper geodes in unexpected locations

Los Angeles Downtown News asks readers to give back through $5 a month subscription

6th

Basketball fans excited about Steve Nash joining Lakers

Last day of Skid Row cleanup; about 10 arrests made for sidewalk law violations

New weekly farmers' market begins on 5th Street this weekend

Downtown film fest introduces 'Hecklevision' to screening on Friday the 13th

5th

Street Finds: Six Downtowners dressed better than you

Freeway murals along the 101 attract attention, resist graffiti

4th

Metro's Regional Connector able to move into final design stage

3rd

Santee Alley's summer trends: studs, tutus and nails

Fireworks, pool parties and rooftops for a happy July 4th

The BET Experience arrives at LA Live next summer

2nd

Walmart protest draws thousands to Chinatown

Choose your own adventure at Handsome Coffee Roasters in the Arts District

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Mazda commercial midnight shoot DTLA

Downtown LA, Homeless sleeping on the street

Los Angeles St after the rain

Barista Jimmy Lee, Cafe Dulce, Little Tokyo

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Deadly Days of Summer for Teen Drivers

Charlie Maguire, Cafe Dulce La ~ Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

Sumo Citrus, Nijiya Market, Little Tokyo

Cruising cop

Warby Parker Eyewear Pop Up at Handsome Coffee Roaster, Downtown Los Angeles