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8:49am
Wed, Feb 20 2013

New craft brewer to release first beer after 'gypsy brewing' at DTLA location

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Los Angeles Ale Works is debuting their first commercial beer at six bars starting this weekend, including Downtown's Far Bar and the Spring Street Smoke House. The brewers are currently making beer out of the Ohana Brewery in DTLA.

4:23pm
Tue, Feb 19 2013

Staples Center not going veg for upcoming Morrissey concert, but adding no-meat options

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Longtime vegetarian Morrissey will be playing at Downtown's Staples Center on March 1 and as part of his agreement, the massive venue has agreed to offer additional vegetarian dishes for the event.

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4:22pm
Tue, Feb 19 2013

Residents disgusted after woman's body found in hotel water tank

LA Times

Residents of a downtown L.A. hotel expressed shock after police said the body of a woman was found inside a rooftop water tank. Police said that a Canadian woman who was last seen at a downtown Los Angeles hotel almost...

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10:25am
Tue, Feb 19 2013

LA's traffic lights now synced; aims to increase air quality, decrease traffic

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As of today, all of L.A.'s 4,398 traffic signals are part of the same automated traffic system. According to the mayor's office, this synchronization will help decrease average travel time for commuters.

8:48am
Fri, Feb 15 2013

Boarding the Metro Red Line at 7th / Metro Station

Metro continues transit manners campaign with new platform decals

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A few weeks after Metro beefed up their bike etiquette signs aboard trains, they have installed new decals on some of the platforms at the 7th/Metro Center Station to help better direct the flow of traffic.

11:53am
Thu, Feb 14 2013

Last year's ill-fated Beerathon plans to return to LA in 2013

The 26-stop, beer-drinking marathon planned for Downtown last year was cancelled because of a dispute with the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). Now, event organizers have announced the sudsy marathon will return to LA in 2013.

9:45am
Wed, Feb 13 2013

DTLA parents win approval to establish Metro Charter Elementary School

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The LAUSD Board of Education voted to allow DTLA parents to continue their push for a charter elementary school in Downtown's South Park neighborhood. The new school would address the growing number of children living in the area.

7:46am
Wed, Feb 13 2013

USC to open new clinic and pharmacy in DTLA

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A new USC medical clinic and pharmacy is slated to open on Flower Street in downtown L.A. in the same structure as the YAS fitness studio.

9:57am
Tue, Feb 12 2013

DTLA does V-Day: Your guide to food, flowers and events for Valentine's Day

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The average person will spend upwards of $130 this Valentine's Day, so you might as well spend it where you live and work. DTLA's flower mart will be open 24 hours and multiple restaurants are having special V-Day deals: Here's your complete guide.

9:05am
Mon, Feb 11 2013

Library's ALOUD spring lineup includes coffee tasting and animal music

The Downtown library's ALOUD series of speakers and discussions has recently published their spring line-up. Topics of conversation range from autism to domestic violence, coffee production and treks through the wilderness.

9:29am
Fri, Feb 8 2013

New Wilshire Grand to include 'sky lobby,' high-tech elevators and one-of-a-kind helipad

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The $1 billion Wilshire Grand project is slated to open in 2017 and will be the tallest building in Los Angeles (if you include its spire). This office building and hotel will have button-less elevators and a 70th floor lobby.

12:21pm
Thu, Feb 7 2013

Spring Street parklets now open for sitting, foosball and stationary cycling

These mini-parks located on Spring Street include artificial grass, wooden planters full of succulents and plenty of bench and chair seating. There are also two stationary bikes intended for exercise, as well as a foosball table.