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Faces of Downtown - Roger Gendron

By Jeannine Denholm — Yesterday, 10:31 PM
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When Peter Y. Hong of the LA Times wrote his March 13, 2008 article titled "Downtown Not the Center of it All," it created a lot of discussion about what was really happening Downtown. Many residents were upset about the portrayal of our growing neighborhoods, and I was one of them. It seems valuable to spend a little time getting to know some of the varied...

Movement

Celebrate Bike to Work Week Downtown

By Eric Richardson — Yesterday, 09:28 PM

May 12 - 16 is Bike to Work week, and Downtowners have a number of opportunities to join into the two-wheeled fun. Whether you ride to work or just ride to ride, there are Bike to Work week events Downtowners should know about.

Everyday

Mother's Day Fundraiser at the Redwood Bar and Grill

By Jeannine Denholm — Friday

If you want to score big points with your mom and haven't already booked brunch at the Biltmore or tea at the Ritz, take her to the Redwood Bar and Grill this Sunday. Treat her to their newly launched brunch and contribute to their all day fundraiser for The House of Ruth, a shelter in Los Angeles for homeless and abused women and their children.

Everyday

Downtown WIFI Getting a Big Boost

By Eric Richardson — Friday
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New radios went up this week for a big expansion of the ExperienceLA's Downtown WIFI network. Formerly just at Pershing Square, the new push brings the network out to sixteen blocks, mostly in the Historic Core. Those looking up while wandering around the neighborhood will notice the new three-antenna radios installed on corner streetlights. As of Friday...

Growth

Tomorrow: Check Out Housing with DCBID

By Eric Richardson — Friday
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The Downtown Center BID's Saturday housing tours are a great chance to check out projects around the neighborhood, whether you're already comfortably settled Downtown or actually looking for a place. They happen twice a month, and are led by the inimitable Hal Bastian, who's been responsible for luring more than his share of business Downtown. Tomorrow's tour...

Movement

Conceptual Lanes in the Arts District

By Ed Fuentes — Thursday
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If you're driving on Santa Fe, make sure you pay attention. Traffic lanes were repainted yesterday as part of work to widen the First Street Bridge and accommodate the Eastside Gold Line extension, and early results suggest they may not be clear to everyone. This afternoon saw several cars head north in the southbound lane, not sure what to make of the variety...

Movement

Regional Connector Down to Two Alternatives

By Eric Richardson — Wednesday
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Planning for the Regional Connector is down to two preferred alternatives, one above ground and one below. Costs for the two differ by only $150 million. At a meeting of the Bringing Back Broadway Streetcar Committee this afternoon, Metro staff presented the Connector project, intended to link the Blue and Expo light rail lines with the two parts of the Gold...

Arts/Culture

Art Walk Preview for May, 2008

By Ed Fuentes — Wednesday
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The spoken word of Downtown Poets joins the visual display of art, video and comedy. It's Downtown Art Walk for May, 2008, and the streets are ready for you. Reminders are the same: Art Walk DASH is free, refrain from taking alcohol out of the galleries, and don't be afraid to buy art.

Movement

Parked Transformer Asks: Do We Really Need that Lane for Traffic?

By Eric Richardson — May 06, 2008
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For several weeks a generator transformer has been sitting in the northbound curb lane on 6th street with cables feeding down a small drain hole into the utility vault below. That lane is supposed to be for traffic during peak hours, but has been blocked during the duration of the transformer's well-protected stay on the street. If the city's content to let...

Arts/Culture

Main Street Hosts Prankster

By Ed Fuentes — May 06, 2008

Before we start loading up on Downtown Art Walk Previews, I wanted to note Old Bank DVD’s Saturday night screening of the documentary “Abel Raises Cain” being held Saturday night at Farmers and Merchants Bank building. Filmmakers Jenny Abel and Jeff Hockett (along with special guests) will take Q&A and then be followed by a bonus screening of the Alan and...