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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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The "unique breed" of Downtown Jews

The Chabad of Downtown Los Angeles celebrated the completion of its first Torah in 2009. Photo by Eric Richardson. Sitting near in the bustling intersection of 7th and Broadway, Rabbi Moshe Greenwald...

2 h ago

LA Olympics revisited in downtown LA photo display

O.J. Simpson carries the Olympic torch before the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Photo by Javier Mendoza/Herald-Examiner Collection. In a one-day-only photo display at Downtowns Mark Taper Auditorium, a ...

6 h ago

LAPD still searching for two suspects in connection with DTLA jewelry robbery

Two Downtown jewelry stores were the scene of attempted robbery by three men. Two men fled the scene while the other was shot by an off-duty deputy reserve. Photo by Google Maps. Two suspects are sti...

22 h ago

DTLA to become home of the badass breakfast sandwich with new vegan cafe

The Baaadasss Breakfast Sandwich is what locali is known for and what may become Localitas trademark snack, owner Melissa Rosen said. Photo by . A new vegan, kiosk-style cafe is coming to the DTLA Ac...

1 day ago

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Finals, has LA caught hockey fever?

The L.A. Kings are looking to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in team history. Photo by LA Kings/Bernstein Associates. Now that the eighth-seeded L.A. Kings have usurped the NHL’s Western Conf...

2 days ago

Bike network open house to update Downtowners on city plans, public transit

Councilman Jose Huizar and other cyclists on Spring Streets green bike lane after a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The open house will include information on possible developments to make the city more b...

2 days ago

Battle of the beards moves hairy competition to Downtown theater

Jeffrey Moustache dons a freestyle beard at the Silverlake Beard and Mustache competition. The L.A. Beard and Mustache competition is planned for June 24th in DTLA. Photo by Mae Ryan/KPCC. The L.A. B...

2 days ago

Leather manufacturer Sandast opens shop in their Downtown factory

Milan Franeta opened a showroom for his leather bags and accessories in Downtown on May 17. Photo by . Roll up the door to one factory space on South Hill Street, and a showroom of handmade leather b...

3 days ago

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...

6 days ago

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...

6 days ago

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...

6 days ago

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...

24 may 12

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...

24 may 12

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...

23 may 12

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...

23 may 12

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...

23 may 12

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...

22 may 12

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,...

22 may 12

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 ...

22 may 12

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...

22 may 12

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...

21 may 12

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...

21 may 12

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 ...

21 may 12

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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 12

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