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Hear ye, Hear ye! Excalibur medieval restaurant comes to Downtown

By Hayley Fox — 08:48 AM

When you're battling through the chain restaurants and neon lights at L.A. Live, look down Figueroa for your knight in shining armor - literally. Medieval-themed restaurant, Excalibur, has opened near Staples Center.

Hospital patient dumped in LA ends up wandering Skid Row; sues for negligence

By Hayley Fox — Monday

The latest in a string of Skid Row "patient-dumping" cases was filed on Friday against an East L.A. hospital. Jesse Bravo, a paranoid schizophrenic, allegedly ended up wandering Skid Row after being discharged from the hospital last year.

Attacker dubbed 'Civic Center Slapper' punches US attorney

By Hayley Fox — Friday

A US attorney was punched in the face by a man police are calling the "Civic Center Slapper." This incident is the seventh in a string of recent Downtown assaults, where one suspect has already been arrested.

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LA Convention Center to expand over Pico, towards future football stadium

By Hayley Fox — Friday — 2 Comments

Plans for the new and expanded L.A. Convention Center were revealed last night to a special City Council committee. The renamed complex, LACOEX, aims to connect the center with the future Farmers Field Stadium.

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Spaceland music man to head east; plans new rock club for Main Street's Regent Theater

By Hayley Fox — February 02, 2012 — 3 Comments

If you've seen a concert, danced to a music mash-up or discovered a band on the brink of fame, you've likely been to one of Mitchell Frank's eastside clubs. Now, he's heading Downtown with plans to reopen the Regent Theater.

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'Sparkle Factory' jewelry boutique to open in old Western costume building

By Hayley Fox — February 01, 2012 — 4 Comments

Swarovski crystals, barbie brooches and skull earrings - oh my! Jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino is transforming a Broadway building into a multi-use boutique, design space and studio.

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Downtown should be just one council district, says Huizar

By Hayley Fox — January 27, 2012 — 7 Comments

While Jan Perry has been publicizing her vehement opposition to the new redistricting map, her district neighbor, Councilman Jose Huizar, seems to be embracing his new Downtown acquisitions and has been making plans for future growth.

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In February there will be six meetings for residents to discuss the proposed redistricting of LA

By Tony Pierce — January 27, 2012

Rarely is change embraced with open arms. This week the L.A. Redistricting Commission unveiled new maps that would change the political boundaries of the city. The public is invited to participate in the debate.

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Jan Perry: Redistricting map creates 'economic apartheid' for 9th District

By Hayley Fox — January 26, 2012 — 2 Comments

Councilwoman Jan Perry spoke up today in sharp disapproval of the recently released redistricting map. She said it would "strip assets" from the 9th district and sever valuable historic and economic ties.

Redistricting proposal hits Downtown hard; demolishes 9th district

By Hayley Fox — January 26, 2012 — 1 Comment

L.A.'s new redistricting maps were released yesterday, unveiling controversial district boundaries for councilmembers. Jan Perry's ninth district was hit especially hard.

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Philippe's says goodbye to 9-cent coffee; time to start saving your dimes

By Hayley Fox — January 26, 2012

The self-proclaimed French Dip inventor has been an L.A. staple for years, especially with its cheap coffee. Now, because of increasing supply costs, that familiar feel of the well worn cup of joe will soon cost patrons five times as much.

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Crime victim's clinic to be held at LAPD headquarters

By Hayley Fox — January 26, 2012

A four-hour clinic this Saturday at the LAPD headquarters aims to teach crime victims their rights. The workshop includes testimony from victims and their families, as well as appearances by Chief Beck and the L.A. city attorney.