Hanny Playa
- February 26, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
How Street Closures for Festivals Really Piss Off Daily Commuters in DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) thrives on energy, culture, and constant movement. Festivals fill the streets with music, food, and crowds throughout the year. You can feel the excitement in every…
- February 26, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
#SurvivingDTLA – 5 Things to Be Aware of When Driving in Downtown LA Past Midnight
Driving through downtown Los Angeles after midnight feels completely different from any daytime commute you know. The streets grow quieter, yet somehow more intense and unpredictable at the same time. …
KeriSellsLA
- February 23, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Ribbon of Light in the Dark: Tetra Tech and the City of Los Angeles to Save Iconic Bridge
Road rash, copper wire thefts, graffiti, illegal fireworks, hair cuts, street takeovers and tragically, even death just mark some of the chaotic headlines pertaining to what was supposed to be…
Keri Freeman
- February 23, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
48 Years Running: How the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Became a Lunar New Year Institution
For nearly half a century, the sound of firecrackers has echoed through Chinatown to mark more than just the Lunar New Year — it has marked the start of a…
- February 19, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
$470 Million Reset: DTLA’s Graffiti Towers Set for KPC Makeover After Bankruptcy Sale
For years, the unfinished towers of Oceanwide Plaza have loomed over Figueroa Street as a monument to interrupted ambition. Across from Crypto.com Arena and steps from L.A. Live, the three skeletal high-rises were…
- February 18, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
Traffic Survival Tips Every City Driver Should Know
Navigating city traffic can feel like a daily battle, but staying safe behind the wheel is more important than ever. While the numbers are moving in the right direction, the…
- February 17, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Why is Los Angeles Having so Much Trouble with the Rain?
Waymo’s taking on flooded intersections where no other cars dare to go. Food delivery robots stuck halfway up a crosswalks, LA River raging like the Grand Rapids. Cars turning into…
- February 12, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Step Up for Lung Health — Annual Fight For Air Climb Returns to Wilshire Grand
Completed in 2017, the Wilshire Grand seemed to rise almost overnight, transforming the downtown skyline with its sail-shaped crown and spire. At 1,100 feet tall, it surpassed the U.S. Bank Tower to…
- February 6, 2026
- 11 minutes Read
Primal Acts & Secret Lovers: 10 Valentine’s Dates in Downtown Los Angeles
From the primal heat of open-fire sushi to the nostalgic soul of a Grand Park community picnic, Valentine’s weekend in DTLA is a masterclass in romance, culture, and culinary adventure.…
Cornelius Araoye
- February 5, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Saying Goodbye: Miss Shirley Raines – Beauty Inside and Out
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news about the passing of Shirley Raines, affectionately known as Miss Shirley. This amazing nonprofit founder and Skid Row advocate passed…
Jamie Herrera
- February 2, 2026
- 1 minute Read
ICE Under Pressure: Gary Leonard’s Photo Journalist Review of Weekend of Resistance
The streets of Downtown Los Angeles remained a flashpoint of tension this past weekend as protests intensified in response to escalating ICE raids. The atmosphere in the district has grown…
Jackson Roberts
- February 2, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
Red Carpet, Politics and Deviled Eggs – 2026 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto Arena
This past weekend, The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took over the Crypto.com Arena with a massive influx of star power, beginning with a red carpet that prioritized bold, high-fashion silhouettes,…
