Guest on May 10, 2010, at 09:58AM – #2

Where's our injunction?

Guest on May 10, 2010, at 10:05AM – #3

Eric, have you heard anything about the guy falling/jumping off the Grand Lofts at South Park on early Saturday morning? Any news on it? The guy died on scene but I haven't seen any news regarding the incident. A little concerned.

Guest on May 10, 2010, at 10:47AM – #5

this intersection has always been sketchy, i had hoped that having the 7-11 move in would help to clean up that corner, but it appears that is not the case

Guest on May 10, 2010, at 01:09PM – #9

ironic that someone mentions the suicide this past saturday and the pic used for this story with the police tape and a piece of rail on the street is from a suicide/accidental fall on spring st earlier this year. just saying, ironic.

Guest on May 10, 2010, at 08:46PM – #11

There was a suicide on Saturday? My wife and I could not go down 7th because of the glass and police tape set up just up from 7th/Metro. Is that what you're talking about? The police there said they did not find a body and didn't know what broke the window.

Guest on May 11, 2010, at 01:31AM – #14

OMG.

We need more cupcake stores downtown.

Guest on May 11, 2010, at 07:19AM – #15

5th Street isn't that dangerous all the time.... think about the MUST or (Sub)Urban and Bert Green's Gallery, not to mention the Rowan, Crocker Club, etc. Downtown is dangerous at times, there are some places more so than others, but to say that 5th street is dangerous and should be avoided is crazy.

One of the guest suggested this was 5th and Broadway (it was not) and the 5th & Hill street gang doesn't mean it happened there either. This happened on Los Angeles Street & 5th, 2 blocks from Skid Row..... still scary, but with all the police and purple shirts, I still feel pretty safe.

Guest on May 11, 2010, at 07:47AM – #16

We live at Santa Fe Lofts, on 6th street between Main Street and Los Angeles Street. Within this last month we've had that fatal shooting on Los Angeles now this stabbing less all within a few blocks of our home.

Not sure what to make of it, as one guest posted with the police and purple shirts you feel somewhat safe but at the same time...

Is it time to move?

Guest on May 11, 2010, at 08:22AM – #17

Following up on Guest #15, 5th Street between Spring and Broadway is not dangerous. There is CB1 Gallery and soon a new Mexican restaurant and a fresh produce market across the street in the Alexandria.

Guest on May 11, 2010, at 01:08PM – #20

Guest #16---i feel safe living Downtown. the place is crawling with cops--my sister who lives in Brentwood says that there currently aren't even any officers allocated to that area full time. i have been reading this blog for over 1 year now and what i HAVE noticed is that of the crimes that get commited Downtown--almost all if not all get solved.

Guest on May 11, 2010, at 09:35PM – #21

I work downtown 3-4 days per week at the Junipero Serra building on 4th and Hill. The only times I have had any problems walking around downtown, such as taking a trip to the Nickel Diner, the problems occurred on 5th street, between Broadway and Main. Now I am even more concerned.

Guest on May 12, 2010, at 12:55PM – #22

We are all sad to see anyone die in Downtown, or anywhere else...and that's the point, there are murders everywhere in LA...and many connected to drugs, westside, eastside southside northside, not just in DT. You see homeless in Beverly Hills Park too, taking drugs..so if you are frightened of Downtown, don't be fooled, you should be concerned for your safety everywhere in LA.

So the next time the Police Department gets/requires extra $$ don't complain, it's for our safety.

Howie on the Hill

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Guest on May 12, 2010, at 01:09PM – #23

The LAPD ALWAYS gets more $ when other important services (the public library, for example) get drastically cut.

We will always, blindly fund the culture of fear, at all levels, while sacrificing others.

Throwing more money to prevent "the bad guys" is not the solution; it only feeds an endless cycle.

Guest on May 12, 2010, at 02:47PM – #24

In reference to the comment that drug dealers operate out of the King Eddy Saloon. If you are a regular to the area or even that particular bar you would have noticed a great change in the business of The King Eddy Saloon. This bar is under new management and they now have a security guard in uniform partolling the bar and the street all through the night. I can guarantee that if drug dealers once did operate out of the King Eddy, THOSE DAYS HAVE PASSED. This bar is a fun and safe place to go and is nothing but historic.

Guest on May 12, 2010, at 10:15PM – #26

I live at 7th and Los Angeles. Had a late flight last night and ended up walking home from union station at 2am ish. Los Angeles st. is completely dark from Winston to 7th on the east side of the street. Just saying it felt good to get to 7th. This event happened in the daylight, but lighting might make a difference at night.

Guest on May 12, 2010, at 10:19PM – #27

Also would like to add that I love living downtown!

Guest on May 13, 2010, at 12:55AM – #28

I am saddened by the suicide, my condolences to the family, and disappointed that the local papers won't print a story. We choose to live downtown because we want to live in the bustle of a working community and all it's events, good and bad. If we wanted to be safeguarded from life's events, we would move to the suburbs. I'm sorry you've chosen this approach to reporting the news. If we start having more gang activity downtown, will you start censoring that too.

Guest on May 13, 2010, at 10:29PM – #29

I am also saddened by the suicide and my deepest prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends. I feel that this story needs to be covered because I feel saddened that he does not get recognized in death, as was probably the case in his life. Shouldn't LA (and downtown in general) be recognized for having a heart? Please understand that he was a human being and all life is precious.

Guest on May 14, 2010, at 01:21AM – #30

It's a shame that of the four newspapers downtown, no one will print the story about the suicide at the Grand. Your job is to report the news and let your reader decide what to make of it. Really goes to show what these elite reporters think of their readers; we must not be mature enough to handle the news of someone who killed themselves in such a public way. The downtown news outlets are acting as if this is a cover up of some sort; what is it that you don't want us to know. Depression is a serial killer that by any other name would be blasened across the headlines throughout the city.

Guest on May 14, 2010, at 01:30AM – #31

The downtown news organizations are being asked by property investors not to report the suicides as to avoid the bad press; they want to fill these buildings. It's one thing to have violence on the street, but another to buy a loft for your child's college years and then have them jump from it their sophomore year. There is your free press curtailed by vested interest.

Guest on May 14, 2010, at 07:59PM – #33

I agree with the responsible reporting, but this person has a name. Just because he's not a son of a celebrity, there is no mention? I mean, at least let people know who he was.

Guest on May 16, 2010, at 11:58PM – #34

Newspaper and TV reports of car chases, suicide bombings, gang activity and arson all propagate or are used as recruiting tools for continuing such activities. Let's just stop reporting anything. The less we know the better off we are.