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Angels Flight Eric Richardson

Angels Flight offers 1 cent fares

By Hayley Fox — December 30, 2011

Experience the perks of living Downtown in 1901, with a one-day only, one cent ride on Angels Flight as it celebrates its 110th anniversary.


By Paige Osburn — December 27, 2011 — 5 Comments

Two weeks ago, a stabbing near Seventh and Ceres streets left one 53-year-old man dead. Fortunately, the attacks took place directly beneath a surveillance camera. Unfortunately, the camera was dead.


Wilshire Grand hotel Tony Pierce / KPCC

Wilshire Grand Hotel Closes Doors Forever

By Hayley Fox — December 20, 2011 — 15 Comments

The Wilshire Grand Hotel was once home to the L.A. Auto Show, radio listening parties and a bustling bar and restaurant scene. Now, just short of its 60th birthday, the hotel is closing its doors forever.


LAPD Tape Night

By Eric Richardson — December 15, 2011 — 2 Comments

A 53-year-old died Wednesday evening after having been beaten and stabbed at 7th and Ceres. Witnesses say five men were involved.


Plastic Shopping Bags

By Eric Richardson — December 12, 2011

A ban on single-use bags, corruption in Building and Safety, "reverse redlining" by banks and neighborhood council elections are on the agenda at City Hall this week.


Council Map blogdowntown

Redistricting Meetings Kick off Saturday

By Eric Richardson — December 08, 2011 — 6 Comments

Between now and July 2012, the lines that split Los Angeles into its 15 council districts must be redrawn. Public meetings to explain the process and take input get underway on Saturday.


Club 907 Raid Eric Richardson / blogdowntown

One Year Later, Aftermath of Hostess Club Raid in Court

By Eric Richardson with Shereen Meraji — December 06, 2011 — 2 Comments

A federal trial began on Tuesday for a manager from Club 907, where a police raid one year ago briefly put a spotlight on the obscure world of Downtown's hostess clubs.


Valentine's Flowers Eric Richardson

Around the Halls: December 5 - 7

By Eric Richardson — December 05, 2011

Debate over the city's signage code, the Occupy-friendly Responsible Banking Ordinance, cold storage at Ontario and affordable housing in Chinatown are on the agendas at City Hall this week.


Toppled Tree at Maguire Gardens Eric Richardson / blogdowntown

Blustery Winds Blow Through Downtown

By Eric Richardson — December 01, 2011 — 1 Comment

Powerful wind gusts that roared through Los Angeles last night did not spare Downtown from their fury, toppling trees, knocking out street lights and cutting power to City Hall.


Occupy LA - November 29, 2011 Eric Richardson / blogdowntown

Occupy LA: Camp Shut Down in All-Night LAPD Action

By Eric Richardson — November 29, 2011 — 7 Comments

At 5am on Wednesday, the final protester was removed from the lawns around City Hall, bringing an end to Occupy LA's two-month encampment. 292 arrests were made in an enforcement action that lasted all night.


Men's Central Jail Corey Bridwell/KPCC

CEO Says Plan to Rebuild Men's Central Most Cost-Effective

By Eric Richardson — November 29, 2011

A $1.4-billion plan to rebuild Downtown's aging Men's Central Jail continues to be the county's most cost-effective option, says County CEO William Fujioka, who asks that the project move forward.



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