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Church Hoping to Purchase $12.5-Million Downtown Lot

By Eric Richardson — June 14, 2011 — 8 Comments

One of the world's largest—and most controversial—Pentecostal churches is under contract to buy a large Downtown parking lot for $12.5 million.

Around the Halls: June 13 - 15

By Eric Richardson — June 13, 2011

A light week at City Hall is headlined by plans for widening the North Spring Street Viaduct, a money request from the Convention Center and a planning update.

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Fight Over Mental Health Court Averted in the Arts District?

By Eric Richardson — June 10, 2011 — 2 Comments

The state appears to have averted a fight by backing off plans to locate a new Los Angeles Mental Health Court on a key five-acre parcel in the Arts District.

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Around the Halls: June 6 - 8

By Eric Richardson — June 06, 2011

An environmental impact report for the North Spring Street Viaduct project goes to Transportation committee on Wednesday, headlining this week's City Hall agendas.

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Falling Facade at 7th and Flower

By Eric Richardson — June 02, 2011 — 7 Comments

A female pedestrian was injured this evening when when she was struck by a falling piece of stone near the corner of 7th and Flower streets.

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Around the Halls: May 31 - June 1

By Eric Richardson — May 31, 2011

After the Memorial Day holiday, City Council returns to talk Olvera Street measurements, renewal of the Arts District BID, and tourism marketing.

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Around the Halls: May 23 - 25

By Eric Richardson — May 23, 2011 — 1 Comment

Kayaking on the L.A. River, taxi rates and historic status for the May Company garage at 9th and Hill are among the items on City Hall agendas this week.

Around the Halls: May 16-18

By Eric Richardson — May 16, 2011

A ground lease for Little Tokyo's long-sought rec center, settlement talks with a developer and the City budget are on a light set of agendas at City Hall.

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One Week Until Soapbox Race Returns to Downtown

By Eric Richardson — May 13, 2011 — 13 Comments

On Saturday, May 21, Red Bull's Soapbox Race will again draw a massive crowd to 5th and Grand. We've got tickets to a pre-party at Elevate on Thursday.

Teachers Prep for Pershing Square Rally

By Eric Richardson — May 12, 2011 — 4 Comments

Pershing Square will be filled with area educators on Friday afternoon as teachers rally in support of more funding for education.

Around the Halls: May 9 - 11

By Eric Richardson — May 09, 2011

Condo development on Bunker Hill, Homegirl Cafe's breakfast hours and the Joseph R. Cerrell Italian American Museum are among the items up for discussion at City Hall.