James Bartlett
- February 10, 2023
- 5 minutes Read
The Deadly Side of Love – A Look Back in Time at Downtown LA Crimes of Passion
Shakespeare wrote that “the course of true love never did run smooth,” and a look back into DTLA history confirms that the deadlier side of love and romance happens all…
Keri Freeman
- December 10, 2022
- 4 minutes Read
Councilmember Kevin de León Still Fuming Over Fight with Activist Releases Official Statement
DTLA and its City Hall Mile High Club are changing the way the world views politicians. Seems when they aren’t gambling, sexually advancing, gerrymandering or holding their breath for incredibly…
- November 20, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Downtown Celebrates LA’s New Mayor Karen Bass
After months of debates and what may have seemed at first like the closest mayoral race in history, Democratic congresswoman Karen Bass just became the first woman elected as Mayor…
Jackson Roberts
- November 15, 2022
- 4 minutes Read
Innovative, Charged, and Ready to Roll – LA Auto Show Returns with Electric Vehicles at the Forefront
Electric vehicles stand at the forefront of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, where attendees can see and experience a wide array of new EVs. Founded in 1907, the Los…
- October 4, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Los Angeles City Votes to End Eviction Moratorium on January 31, 2023
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic and Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a temporary moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent for tenants…
- October 3, 2022
- 4 minutes Read
Go Ahead, Risk It All – Jaywalking in DTLA is No Longer Illegal, But…
Thanks to a new bill signed October 1st by Governor Gavin Newsom; on January 1, 2023, pedestrians may no longer be issued Jaywalking tickets for crossing the street outside of…
- September 17, 2022
- 6 minutes Read
Violence, Mayhem and Drug Infestation – How the Historic Core Became a Vortex of Crime for Downtown Los Angeles
With video now circulating on social media of a security guard repeatedly thrusting a 12-inch knife into two attackers, residents and visitors of the Historic Core are beginning to realize…
Jamie Herrera
- September 12, 2022
- 2 minutes Read
Woman Sues DTLA Hilton Checkers Hotel After Homeless Intruder Keeps Guests Up All Night
When a businesswoman and her travel companion booked a full nights stay at the Hilton Hotel Checkers on Grand last October 26th, 2021, they thought they’d get a good night’s…
- August 8, 2022
- 7 minutes Read
10 Great Ways to Park Free in Downtown LA
It isn’t easy to find parking in Downtown Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean there is no where to park. In fact, with a bit of street savvy, knowledge and…
- May 22, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Grand Central Market Back in Action
In support and celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Grand Central Market hosts two movie screening events in the historic Million Dollar Theater, located next door. All Downtown has to do…
- May 10, 2022
- 7 minutes Read
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Crime in Downtown LA – Like a Boss!
You probably heard on the news by now that crime is on the uptake in downtown Los Angeles or worse maybe you’ve become a victim of crime yourself. While it’s…
- April 21, 2022
- 2 minutes Read
“Crime Tour Bandits” Strike Again, Leave Damage and Devastation to Historic Core Businesses Overnight
Yesterday morning, local business owners returning to their locations in Historic Core were met with broken windows and stolen cash registers, among other stolen items , thanks to an overnight…
