The Biggest DWP Bill Yet! Notorious Graffiti Crew Busted in $173,000 Downtown LA Vandalism Spree
You may have heard about some big bills coming from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power this season, but the biggest bill of all may be the $172,930…
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Massive Chinatown Fire Raises Questions as Investigators Search for Cause
Flames Tear Through Commercial Building on Main Street, Leaving Questions About the Fire’s Origin and the Property’s Future A massive fire ripped through a commercial building in Los Angeles’ Chinatown…
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City Hall Lights Up Once Again for Annual LA For All Celebration
Los Angeles City Hall will light up in vibrant LA For All colors tonight, joining 12 other landmarks across the city to mark the fifth anniversary of the “LA Is…
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Wild Hornets Caught in LAPD Web: Police Surprise Minibike Ride Along on Sixth Street Bridge
If you’re an inner-city dweller who has ever had your peace suddenly ripped apart by the roar of 70 minibikes parading through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, you can…
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Past, Present & Future Collide as Nisei Week Returns to Little Tokyo
For nine days every August, Little Tokyo gets a little louder, a lot more colorful and wonderfully crowded as dancers, drummers, food vendors, families and generations of Japanese Americans come…
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DTLA’s Most Famous Gas Station Gets a New Look, But Its Reputation Lives On
For years, one of Downtown Los Angeles’ most recognizable landmarks wasn’t a skyscraper or historic building—it was an infamous gas station. The Chevron Gas Station sitting at the corner of…
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Citywide Housing Incentive Breaks Ground in Los Angeles
The City of recently unveiled a promising progress report detailing the significant impact of the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) exactly one year after the measure was signed into effect.…
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Go Fly a Kite! LA State Historic Park Host 6th Annual Clockshop Kite Festival
The skyline above Los Angeles State Historic Park will come alive with color as Clockshop’s Kite Festival returns. Now in its sixth year, this free annual event is expected to…
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Discovery Runs Deep – RIDE THE D! Metro New Line Set to Open With Celebrations Across LA
Don’t blame us for the title! This is exactly how Metro was marketing their new Metro D Line Extension, scheduled to officially open on Friday, May 8, 2026. And despite…
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A Landmark Commitment: LAUSD Establishes Formal Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month
Established nationally in 2006 to recognize over 350 years of Jewish contributions to American history and culture, Jewish American Heritage Month coincides with several significant observances in 2026, including Lag…
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Final Sips & Dips – Is This Really the End of Cole’s Or Miraculous New Beginning?
Welp. The neon sign at Cole’s French Dip has finally flickered out. After more than a century of service, Cole’s French Dip has officially closed its doors, marking another somber…
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101 Freeway Unbothered – Permanent Steel Gates Leave No Way In for No Kings Day 3 Protestors
Downtown Los Angeles is no stranger to large-scale demonstrations. Within a single year, City Hall can be the backdrop for hundreds of protests in various forms, but since the pandemic,…
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