Category: DTLA Crime & Culture
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…
This Week in Crime: Daredevil at Oceanwide, Stand Off with LAPD and Murder in the Arts District
Against the backdrop of downtown LA’s urban landscape, this week’s crime report offers insights into…
Deal with the Devil – Who in the Hell Wants to Buy the Cecil Hotel?
The renowned and iconic Cecil Hotel in DTLA is once again listed for sale. But…
A Flame for a Flame: Illegal Cannabis Warehouse Inferno Sends Fire Fighters to the Hospital
Imagine waking up on Saturday morning , March 7th to the glorious aroma of dank…
Dog Nabbed – Precious Pup Still Missing After Brave Owner’s Perilous Attempt
An every dog owner’s nightmare became reality for Ali Zacharias on January 18, 2024, while eating a late lunch just outside Whole Foods in DTLA on the patio near 8th and Grand. Her dog was stolen from her.
Eyesore or Opportunity? Oceanwide’s Unfinished Skyscrapers Draw Debate
Everyone seems to have their own opinion as to what should be done with the…
Lights Out on the 6th Street Bridge: Can the City Put an End to Copper Wire Theft?
Stationed on the 6th Street Bridge, surrounded by a crowd of media and city officials,…
Sounds of Sorrow: As Authorities Investigate if Fentanyl Played a Role in Death of Local Musicians
The electronic music world is mourning the loss of Jose “Luis” Vasquez, renowned for his…
Firework Frenzy Sparks Anxiety in Downtown Los Angeles
On a quiet of Sunday night in downtown Los Angeles came an unwelcome cacophony of…
Shots Fired: Year of the Dragon Fires Up Protest, Mourning and Mayhem for Downtown’s Little Tokyo
The Year of the Dragon brings a mix of celebration and hardship for downtown’s Little…
Events That Shocked Downtown Los Angeles in 2023
Although 2023 brought both upheaval and progress, the closure of an iconic hotel, unsolved murders,…
How to Avoid the Heat of Road Rage Until Fire Damage on the 10 Freeway is Repaired
Recently, during a community event, DT Weekly correspondents stumbled across an individual who was campaigning…
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