Shawn Smith
- June 1, 2024
- 7 minutes Read
Crime & Culture: Johnny Wactor, a Saint with Sinners, at Level 8
All eyes are on crime in downtown LA once again, as General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor, aged 37, was mercilessly killed after leaving work. On May 25th, 2024, at 3:25…
- April 30, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
DTLA RA: A Love Letter to Downtowners
In a short time, DTLA residents and community organizers have been able to unite downtown residents in creating a unified voice across multiple districts. Early in 2024, Cassy Horton and…
- April 11, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
Can Pic ‘N’ Save the 99 Cents Only Stores?
99 Cents Only Stores, a cherished emblem of Los Angeles commerce, faces its sunset. Born from the bustling aisles of Grand Central Market, the chain, headquartered in Commerce, announced on Friday, April 5, the closure of all 371 stores.
- January 10, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
Have the Curtains Closed on Broadway?
All seemed well until late last year when news and social media reports about The Ace Hotel, United Artist Theatre, Globe Theatre, and Clifton’s Republic—beloved hotel and entertainment venues being…
