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The Mind Field: Citizens Commission on Human Rights Clash with American Psychiatric Association Outside Convention Center

While the world’s largest psychiatric organization, responsible for publishing the handbook for diagnosing and treating…

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Running Scared – Could LA Homeless Leaders Be Exiting in Mass as FBI Promised Homelessness Audits Loom?

A seismic week has rocked the landscape of Los Angeles’ efforts to combat its persistent…

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From Cantina to Controversy: Search for Woman Slapped by Security Guard at Taco Bell Continues

A viral video of a security guard at a Los Angeles Taco Bell Cantina slapping…

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The End of an Era: Big Brand Names Jumping Ship Leave DTLA with Dampened Spirits

You win some, you lose some, and Downtown Los Angeles is proving to be no…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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