Johnnie Wactor
Posted in 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…

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Oceanwide
Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture

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…

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture Skid Row

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…

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture WareHouse District

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…

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture Social District

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.

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture Social District

Eyesore or Opportunity? Oceanwide’s Unfinished Skyscrapers Draw Debate

Everyone seems to have their own opinion as to what should be done with the…

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Posted in Civic District DTLA Crime & Culture

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,…

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture Music To Your Ears

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…

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture Little Tokyo

Firework Frenzy Sparks Anxiety in Downtown Los Angeles

On a quiet of Sunday night in downtown Los Angeles came an unwelcome cacophony of…

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Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture Little Tokyo

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…

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Ace hotel downtown events
Posted in DTLA Crime & Culture

Events That Shocked Downtown Los Angeles in 2023

Although 2023 brought both upheaval and progress, the closure of an iconic hotel, unsolved murders,…

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Downtown La traffic
Posted in #SurvivingDTLA DTLA Crime & Culture

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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