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A Little Note on My Monday Plans

By Eric Richardson — June 21, 2009
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Bottega Louie

In an attempt to ward off some questions, I think it worthwhile to note that I will be spending my day Monday at Bottega Louie, shooting product and interior shots for the restaurant.


Spotted: Clever Crosswalk Sticker on Bunker Hill

By Eric Richardson — June 18, 2009
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Caution Sticker

This sticker caught my eye today while up on Bunker Hill. A clever play on the freeway signs between San Diego and Los Angeles that show a family crossing the highway with children in tow, the bright yellow and black sticker portrays a pair of office workers trailing ties and briefcase contents.


Central Area Weekly Update: June 13, 2009

By blogdowntown Staff — June 16, 2009

Each week Captain Blake Chow, Commanding Officer of LAPD's Central Division, sends out an email to the community. Captain Chow has agreed to let blogdowntown bring his emails to our readers.


A Bit of Humor on an Ugly Night

By Eric Richardson — June 15, 2009
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Laker

After most of the action in Sunday night's post-Lakers "celebration" had died down, I took a walk through South Park to take a few photos. The situation was still tense, with a heavy LAPD presence, but these two women working at Ralphs gave a bit of humor to a night that needed it.


Central Area Weekly Update: June 6, 2009

By blogdowntown Staff — June 10, 2009
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Each week Captain Blake Chow, Commanding Officer of LAPD's Central Division, sends out an email to the community. Captain Chow has agreed to let blogdowntown bring his emails to our readers.


Central Area Weekly Update: May 23, 2009

By blogdowntown Staff — May 27, 2009

Each week Captain Blake Chow, Commanding Officer of LAPD's Central Division, sends out an email to the community. Captain Chow has agreed to let blogdowntown bring his emails to our readers.


Central Area Weekly Update: May 16, 2009

By blogdowntown Staff — May 22, 2009
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Each week Captain Blake Chow, Commanding Officer of LAPD's Central Division, sends out an email to the community. Captain Chow has agreed to let blogdowntown bring his emails to our readers.


Downtown's Colorful Crosswalk Graphics

By Ed Fuentes — May 20, 2009
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Little Tokyo

Downtown's crosswalks have been getting decorative imprints lately, adding a touch of graphics to the streets. Little Tokyo has adopted the open fan on their wayfinder signage at 2nd and Central, and 2nd and San Pedro. Chinatown has installed monochrome dragons to welcome fortune and ensure safe passage through some of its major intersections on Broadway. ...


Who Are Downtown's All-Stars?

By Eric Richardson — May 19, 2009
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Ritz Tower

The Dodgers are participating in a campaign by Major League Baseball and PEOPLE magazine to find "People All-Stars Among Us," recognizing individuals who have served their community in extraordinary ways. That got me thinking... Who are the individuals that deserve a spot on Downtown's All-Star team for their contributions?


Central Area Weekly Update: May 9, 2009

By blogdowntown Staff — May 12, 2009

Each week Captain Blake Chow, Commanding Officer of LAPD's Central Division, sends out an email to the community. Captain Chow has agreed to let blogdowntown bring his emails to our readers.