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• Ruscha Mural Settlement

  LA Observed reports that artist Kent Twitchell has settled his suit against three parties including the federal government for $1.1 million. Twitchell’s mural of Ed Ruscha was destroyed in 2006.Apr 30

• What Kind of Park?

  Martin Kaplin writes in the LAT that while the unveiled design for the Civic Center Park isn’t “iconic,” it’s a solid, practical start.Apr 28

• Speed Race Premieres Downtown

  Those standing in line in front of the Imaginasian Center on Main right now to see Speed Racer might be surprised to hear the Downtown News say that the film premieres at the Nokia tomorrow.Apr 25

• Local Resident Attacked

  Joe Cornish relates the story of a brutal attack this morning on local resident Henry Proctor. Two attackers were arrested outside the Leonide Hotel.Apr 24

• Short Track a Surprise

  The track at the new Miguel Contreras High on 3rd street in City West measures 390 meters, not the 400 it was designed to be.Apr 23

• L.A. Adopts Green Building Rules

  “Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation today to adopt a plan to impose green building standards on private developers.” Impressive, but given that L.A.’s second biggest in the country, perhaps obvious.Apr 22

• Streetcar Trip Photos

  A flickr set of 64 photos from last week’s Downtown delegation trip to ride streetcars in Portland and Seattle.Apr 22

• Comments Galore

  Peter Viles mentions Friday’s LAT piece on his LAT blog and requests comments. Be prepared to read for entertainment, not necessarily for knowledge.Apr 21

• Gritty to Glamorous

  Friday story in the LAT paints a pretty picture of new life in the industrial district, but gets Council’s role reversed in the current land use debate.Apr 21

• ImaginAsian to host Speed Racer Preview

  Press release about Friday’s preview screening, with an appearance by Asian pop superstar Rain and the Mach 5 car.Apr 21