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• Metro and Breda Fail to Reach Deal

  Metro and AnsaldoBreda failed to reach a final agreement on a rail car contract, making it less likely that the firm will build a manufacturing plant at Washington & Santa Fe.

  LA Times – Nov 01
• LAPD Gala Prep Has Park Closed

  LAT: A Los Angeles Police Foundation gala to be held Nov. 7 at the new HQ has the new park fenced off and sidewalks blocked. The event will commemorate the LAPD’s 140-year history.

  LA Times – Oct 30
• Perry: What I Want in the Next LAPD Chief

  Councilwoman Jan Perry writes an opinion piece for the Daily News laying out what she wants to see out of the LAPD Chief chosen to replace Bratton.

  www.dailynews.com – Oct 29
• Bankruptcy Judge Says Concerto Buyers Can Close

  Curbed LA: A decision was made today that allows buyers' sales to proceed, as well construction completion on the tower portion of Concerto project.

  Curbed LA – Oct 29
• Pandora Open at Vibiana

  "Pandora," a Halloween themed pop up club, is at Vibiana this week through Halloween night. (BizBash via EaterLA)

  www.bizbash.com – Oct 28
• LAPD Veterans Vie for Police Chief

  LAT: Three names emerged today as the top choices of the Los Angeles Police Commission, and will now compete to be chosen to replace LAPD Chief Bratton.

  LA Times – Oct 27
• Michael Jackson Exhibit Opens Today

  LAist: With the Michael Jackson documentary opening tonight, the Grammy Museum opened "Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy" today. The exhibit will run to summer 2010.

  LAist – Oct 27
• LA Eastside Extension Opening Announced

  LAist notes the Gold Line Eastside Extension will open to the public with free rides on Sunday, November 15th.

  LAist – Oct 26
• Regal's LA Live

  Variety writes about the opening of Regal's L.A. Live Stadium 14 and the possible future of film premieres Downtown.

  www.variety.com – Oct 26
• With Lease Up in a Year, SCI-Arc Exploring Options

  Downtown News: Arts District's SCI-Arc lease is up in November of 2010. It's exploring options including possible relocation.

  Downtown News – Oct 23