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Never Fear… FEMA is Here! Recovery Centers Open to Provide Assistance to LA Fire Victims

Downtown Weekly is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as…

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Impacted by Ongoing Fires – DoorDash Service Suspended Now Revived

In response to ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles County, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather…

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STORIES THAT ROCKED DTLA 2024

Downtown Los Angeles: The city where accomplishments meet mayhem, electric giants, and grand fiestas, where…

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Page 9. Ysabel Jurado vs. Kevin de León—a rap battle 

Straight out of Highland Park comes Ysabel Jurado, aka Lil’ Yazzy, in yet another freestyle…

Cecil hotel
Posted in #SurvivingDTLA Skid Row

Cecil Hotel: Murders, Suicides, Serial Killers and Roaches?

As if ghosts, suicides, and serial killers weren’t enough, these days, tenants of the infamous…

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Touched by Crime – DTLA Violence & Mayhem Where You’d Least Expect – and How Best to Prevent It

The secret’s out. Crime in downtown Los Angeles has shattered any sense of security, casting…

DTLA Senior Citizen Month
Posted in #SurvivingDTLA Gray Pride

Golden Years or Tarnished Ride: Can Metro Keep Seniors Safe on Public Transit?

Aging is difficult for a number of reasons and is experienced very individually. Some resent the act of getting older while others believe it’s a gift and should be celebrated. In addition to wrinkles and arthritis, depending on what community one lives in, aging might also mean losing your independence when it comes to getting from A to B, and more importantly, doing so safely.
 
Just a little over a decade ago catching the bus wasn’t only challenging for younger adults. Drivers would pass by and not stop at the designated bus station, leaving the passenger stranded and confused until the arrival of the next vehicle. 
 
Something had to change and Metro delivered.
 

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DTLA RA: A Love Letter to Downtowners

In a short time, DTLA residents and community organizers have been able to unite downtown…

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New Sayfer App Promises Anonymous Hate Crime Reporting

In response to the concerning increase in hate crimes across the United States, the Center…

Posted in #SurvivingDTLA Arts & Culture

Romance Without the Risk: RealMe Hooks Up the Future of Online Dating with Safer, Trusted Connections

RealMe is a platform that isn’t merely responding to the crisis—it’s attempting to reshape the…

Posted in #SurvivingDTLA Arts & Culture Little Tokyo

Saying Goodbye: A Celebration of Life for Alan Nishio – Long-Time Community Activist, Leader, and Friend

Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) mourns the passing of Alan Nishio, their longest-tenured board president,…

Dtla tent homeless
Posted in #SurvivingDTLA Skid Row

Unveiling The Strangest Downtown LA Homeless Tent Finds of 2023

From the bizarre to the intriguing, here’s a glimpse into the strangest things discovered in…