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blogdowntown: Life in Downtown Los Angeles (Stories+Headlines)
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A conversation about life in Downtown Los Angeles. This feed combines stories and headlines.
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Sweet sustainability: Bicycle-powered ice cream maker comes to DTLA

Edward Belden has been making ice cream for two years now -- churning it out on his specially made bike. Photo by . Seated on a powder blue, man-size tricycle is Edward Belden, demonstrating how he u...

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Eat.Drink.America no opens in Arts District with American history - inspired food

Eat.Drink.Americano opened in the space where Cafe Metropol used to be. Photo by Michael Pool Photography. Located in the Arts District where Café Metropol used to be, Eat.Drink.Americano opened on W...

19 time(r) siden

All signs point to fascinating Downtown signs

An unnecessary apostrophe is the least of this signs problems. Photo by Michael Katz / KPCC. A walk through Downtowns Pico Boulevard and Santee Alley provides consumers with a wide variety of fashion...

1 dag siden

Last Remaining Seats kicks off next week with Paper Moon

People line up for Last Remaining Seats in front of the Orpheum theater. Photo by Ed Fuentes. Downtowns summertime film series Last Remaining Seats kicks off next week, and will be showcasing classic...

1 dag siden

Viva LA Live: Latin music festival comes to Downtown this weekend

The first annual L.A. En Vivo Latin Music and Cultural Festival is coming to Downtown this weekend. Photo by Flickr via Danny Thompson Jr. L.A. Live is hosting its first annual L.A. En Vivo Latin Mus...

2 days siden

LA City Council approves proposal to ban plastic bags at LA grocery stores

L.A. City Council voted to ban plastic bags in the city Wednesday afternoon at City Hall, 13 to 1. Photo by Flickr via Heal the Bay. L.A. City Council approved a proposal Wednesday afternoon that wou...

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LA City Council to vote on banning plastic bags; charging for paper ones

City Council will vote on banning plastic bags in the city of L.A. Photo by flickr via mtsofan. The L.A. City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on an ordinance that would ban the use of plastic sin...

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LA Kings defeat Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 in OT to advance to Stanley Cup finals

Cars pass a darkened Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles Photo by Eric Richardson / blogdowntown. The Clippers couldnt do it, the Lakers fizzled, but the Los Angeles Kings fought their way into th...

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Community uses guerrilla gardening to spruce up Skid Row

This plot on San Julian Street was empty apart from two palm trees and one plant, so community members spruced it up on Saturday. Photo by . “General” Jeff Page sees missed opportunities when he look...

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Italian American museum moves in next door to Olvera Street

The Italian Hall will soon house the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles. Photo by Flickr via Laurent Bugnion. Next door to the cobblestone paths and rows of Mexican knick-knacks on Olvera Street,...

3 days siden

Wilshire Grand to be replaced with 70-floor, $1 billion luxury hotel

Wilshire Grand hotel is liquidating its goods in preparation for demolition. Photo by Tony Pierce / KPCC. The Wilshire Grand is selling off every last fork, pillowcase and candlestick in preparation ...

3 days siden

Stiff competition in the Downtown mannequin business

Photo by Michael Katz/ KPCC. Standing in the window at Genesis Display Factory & Design are a variety of nude mannequins: Black, White, men, women, children, even dogs. Who is in the market for d...

4 days siden

Downtown parking experiment will use GPS and adjustable pricing

LA Express Park aims to help Downtown drivers locate available parking spots. Photo by Hayley Fox/blogdowntown. Downtown L.A. will be the testing ground for L.A. Express Park, a program that uses str...

4 days siden

Old Style bar sign marks Chicago-theme of Downtown watering hole

Bar 107, on 4th Street, has a sign for Old Style beer, but theyre unable to sell the beer because of a low demand. Photo by . At one 4th Street bar, there’s a sign that lures people in – it advertise...

4 days siden

La Bohème returns to the stage with LA Opera run

Stephen Costello as Rodolfo and Ailyn Perez as Mimi. Photo by Robert Millard for LA Opera. Promise them anything but give ‘em … “La Bohème!” Isn’t that how it works? A theater with this title on its ...

4 days siden

Skid Row women and volunteers get a day of pampering

Static Salon employee Vanessa Garcia prepares Downtown resident Judy Brown for the fashion show at Womens Day in the Park. Photo by . About 15 women danced their way into a circle in the middle of El...

19 maj 12

Cliftons renovation: Secret diaries, hidden treasure and the oldest piece of neon in the world

The original face and sign of Cliftons Cafeteria on Broadway. Photo by Hayley Fox. Cliftons Cafeteria is undergoing a major renovation, updating the forest-themed restaurant to a multi-level, seven-s...

18 maj 12

Lakers fans are most rowdy, worst tippers, says DTLA bar staff

A Laker fan enjoying a beverage. Photo by Tony Pierce / KPCC. For the first time ever, all three sports tenants of Staples Center will host playoff games. While some fear the impending traffic jams, ...

18 maj 12

Hugh Hefner presents bunny ears after being named a Treasure of Los Angeles

Hugh Hefner was honored at the 18th annual "Treasures of Los Angeles" awards. Photo by . Hugh Hefner, among others, was named a "Treasure of Los Angeles" on Thursday at an annual awar...

18 maj 12

Playoffs, cycling race cause traffic concerns at LA Live this weekend

Heavy traffic is expected around Staples Center and L.A. Live this weekend as the venues will host three playoff games and a cycling race. Photo by Flickr/David Jones. This weekend will be heaven for...

17 maj 12

Metro considers proposals for cell service, possibly Wi-Fi for rail riders

Metro is reviewing bids on installing cell phone service and possible Wi-Fi in the Red and Purple Lines in Los Angeles. Photo by . Cell phone service and possibly Wi-Fi could be making its way to Met...

17 maj 12

Phone recycling kiosks may lead to increased cell theft, say police

These cell phone ATMs dispense money and allow people to sell (or donate) used phones. Photo by . The cell phone theft rate in Downtown is up 38 percent from last year, said Capt. Horace Frank, and t...

16 maj 12

MTV Video Music Awards makes the move to Staples Center

The Staples Center will host the 2012 MTV VMAs. Photo by Flickr/David Jones. MTV is moving its annual, star-studded Video Music Awards (VMAs) to the Staples Center, bringing more celebrities to the D...

16 maj 12

Sustainable lighting company caters to Hollywood set

Jon Miller, one of the founder of Hive Lighting, explains how plasma bulbs function as a sustainable option in film and television lighting Photo by SONALI KOHLI / KPCC. One company in Downtown is co...

15 maj 12

LA City Council refines park camping ban before City Hall lawn reopens

As City Hall park nears its reopening dates, LA City Council will vote on tightened camping restrictions. Photo by Hayley Fox/blogdowntown. The Los Angeles City Council is set to vote Tuesday on whet...

15 maj 12

Smart & Final signs lease for 25,000 square-foot-store on Figueroa

The inside of a Smart & Final Extra! store in Lakewood. Photo by Courtesy Smart & Final. Warehouse store Smart & Final signed a lease last week to open a new location on Figueroa in downt...

15 maj 12

Staples Center braces for busy weekend of LA basketball, hockey playoffs

Lakers fans outside the Staples Center during a previous years playoffs. This year, the Lakers, Clippers and the Kings have all made it to postseason. Photo by Flickr via Chris Yarzab. Its a great ti...

14 maj 12

AEG-sponsored California bike tour ends at AEG-owned L.A. Live

The Amgen California bike tour from 2010. Photo by Flickr via earl.subejano. The Amgen Tour of California is an eight-day, 800-mile professional team cycling event that begins this Sunday in Santa Ro...

11 maj 12

Downtown LAs new courthouse has staff funding cut before its even built

The empty lot at 1st Street and Broadway where the new courthouse is slotted to be built. Photo by Hayley Fox/blogdowntown. The new Downtown courthouse slotted for construction at the empty, overgrow...

11 maj 12

Crewest Gallery celebrates decade of graffiti art and LA culture

A mural by Man One outside of the Crewest Gallery on Winston Street. Photo by . The Crewest Gallery is celebrating 10 years of showcasing graffiti artists and Los Angeles culture with a new exhibit i...

11 maj 12

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