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Art Walk Task Force Targets Trucks and Vendors
By Eric Richardson — August 05, 2011 — 11 Comments
The Art Walk Task Force has food trucks and vendors in its sights, but specifics could come just days before the August event.
Stadium Talk Returns to City Hall
By Eric Richardson — August 03, 2011 — 6 Comments
Last week's three meetings on AEG's stadium plan had plenty of talk, but Wednesday night's meeting of City Council's stadium ad-hoc could result in an actual vote.
By Eric Richardson — August 02, 2011 — 3 Comments
An observant shop owner and a quick response by LAPD foiled the smash-and-grab robbery plans of five men armed with a hammer, gloves and pepper spray on Monday.
By Eric Richardson — August 01, 2011 — 4 Comments
Police are hoping the public can help them find the man who choked and robbed a 68-year-old woman in broad daylight on 1st Street last Sunday.
By Eric Richardson — August 01, 2011
Preparation for the end of Bunker Hill's redevelopment plan, a ban on animal purchases, Art Walk issues and the stadium are on the agendas at City Hall this week.
Council Wants Quick Study of Art Walk Safety Issues
By Eric Richardson — July 30, 2011 — 12 Comments
Councilmembers Huizar and Perry want a task force to produce safety measures for the August Downtown Art Walk, as well as study "permitting and regulatory actions" for the event.
Key to the Stadium Deal's Appeal? $859 Million
By Eric Richardson — July 28, 2011 — 16 Comments
If you want to know why City Council seems so eager to see AEG's Farmers Field proposal work, there's one important number that you need to know: $859 million.
Tuesday: Downtown Dog Day Returns
By Eric Richardson — July 25, 2011
Downtown's largest four-legged mixer returns on Tuesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Last year's Dog Day Afternoon attracted 537 dogs and 1,017 people.
Around the Halls: July 25 - 29
By Eric Richardson — July 25, 2011
Maintenance of the Central Library grounds gets a new contract, the City asks for a report on Angels Flight safety and Farmers Field comes to City Council.
By Eric Richardson — July 24, 2011 — 2 Comments
One of the two men shot outside the Vault XXI lounge in Little Tokyo early Saturday morning is died, and police are still searching for the shooter.
Smash and Grab Robbers Targeting Broadway Gold
By Eric Richardson — July 19, 2011 — 3 Comments
Summer and high gold prices are combining to make Broadway's jewelry shops an attractive target for "smash-and-grab" robbers.
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