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City officials say AEG sale won't affect the future Farmers Field

By Hayley Fox — 10:03 AM

Philip Anschutz announced yesterday that the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), which owns Downtown's Staples Center and L.A. Live, will be put up for sale. Officials insist this wont affect the future Farmers Field.


Grand Park's grand finale opening party scheduled for October

By Hayley Fox — Yesterday, 12:16 PM — 1 Comment

The final block of Downtown's new Grand Park is set to open October 6, and the Music Center has released a schedule of fall events that will continue to make use of the park throughout November.


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Sunday sausage shop pops up at Mignon in DTLA

By Hayley Fox — Yesterday, 09:15 AM

A once-a-week sausage stand dubbed Knackig is taking over 6th Street's wine bar, Mignon -- serving German sausages and beers on Sunday afternoons.


Statue of Mexican singer, actor Antonio Aguilar unveiled at Olvera Street

By Hayley Fox — Monday — 1 Comment

A statue of Mexican musician Antonio Aguilar, aka "“El Charro Mexicano," was unveiled this Sunday at Olvera Street in downtown L.A. during a weekend of celebrations for Mexican Independence Day.


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103 degree Downtown temperature breaks 103-year-old record

By Tony Pierce — Saturday — 1 Comment

The previous record for the hottest day on Sept. 15th of 102 degrees was set in 1909 and was tied in the disco days of 1979.


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Montebello investigating black box of bus that fell off 5th Street

By Tony Pierce — Friday

The out-of-service bus was a hybrid-electric bus purchased in 2009. It was parked on 5th Street when it rolled back and landed onto the shoulder area of the Harbor Freeway below, confirmed the bus line.


Blue Line train collides with car near downtown LA; four injured

By Hayley Fox — Friday — 1 Comment

Four people suffered minor injuries when a car collided with a Metro Blue Line train on Washington and Broadway this afternoon.


Empty bus falls from 5th Street overpass

By Tony Pierce — Friday

A passenger-less Montebello Transit bus overturned from a 5th Street overpass around 8 a.m. Friday morning and fell to the collector road near the 110 freeway below.


DTLA intersection may soon be known as Ray Bradbury Square

By Hayley Fox — Friday

The L.A. City Council will vote next week on naming the intersection at 5th and Flower streets after the late author, Ray Bradbury. These two streets border Downtown's Central Library, where Bradbury frequented.


Kirk Douglas doubles donation to Skid Row women to $10 million

By Tony Pierce — September 13, 2012 — 4 Comments

Legendary actor Kirk Douglas doubled-down on his original donation for Skid Row homeless women by pledging a total of $10 million Wednesday


via Jose Huizar's office

Three design renderings for the 6th Street Bridge; what's your favorite?

By Hayley Fox — September 13, 2012 — 10 Comments

Three design firms were chosen as finalists to create the new 6th Street Bridge that connects DTLA to Boyle Heights. Which one would you choose, downtowners?


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City officials announce design finalists for 6th Street Bridge project

By Hayley Fox — September 13, 2012 — 2 Comments

Otherwise known as the 6th Street Viaduct, this bridge connects downtown L.A. to Boyle Heights. Because it's the "most at-risk bridge in the city" to collapse during an earthquake, it must be demolished and replaced.


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