Everyday Living

DLANC Hosts Updates on Big Idea Projects

By Eric Richardson — July 07, 2008

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The Downtown L.A. Neighborhood Council hasn't received the official certification for its new board yet, but that isn't stopping the group from holding a town hall meeting on Tuesday night that's filled with info on big projects and ideas for Downtown. The event, grandly titled "Re-imagining Downtown: Creating a Master Plan for the Civic Center and its Neighbors...


Every Step Counts: Moments from Skid Row Walk

By Ed Fuentes — July 07, 2008
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Last Wednesday, the Skid Row Neighborhood Walk began as a reflective look at progress, with a few speeches, before the walking started and talk turned to how conditions can improve. Once the group passed Gladys Park, a small crowd could be seen waiting for the walkers while holding a hand-made sign. They began to cheer, and so did the neighborhood watch walkers...


Around the Halls: July 7 - 9

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — July 07, 2008

city hall chambers

After a quiet holiday week, City Council once again gets down to business. As things get back into gear, it's shaping up to be a light early week for Downtown items. Still, here are some items Downtowners should be watching this week.


Should L.A. Emulate Other Cities' Homeless Meters?

By Eric Richardson — July 02, 2008
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Homeless Donation Meter

In March of 2007, the city of Denver deployed the first of 86 refurbished parking meters that now stand around Downtown, collecting donations as part of "Denver's Road Home," the city's ten-year campaign to end homelessness. The meters have a two-fold purpose: collecting money that otherwise would go to panhandlers, and educating the public on the homeless...


Walking with Estela Lopez and Three Years of Skid Row Walks

By Ed Fuentes — July 02, 2008
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Neighborhood Watch Walks happen all over the country. In the case of Skid Row, a different group of people walk together. Neighbors from surrounding neighborhoods, college documentary filmmakers, social workers, teachers, and city officials, and residents of Skid Row are among those who have walked with CCE's Estela Lopez and LAPD. Tonight is the third anniversary...


Tonight: Three-Year Anniversary for Skid Row Walk

By Eric Richardson — July 02, 2008
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This evening marks the third anniversary of the Central City East Association's monthly Skid Row Neighborhood Walk. The theme of this evening's walk centers around how much the neighborhood has changed in the time that the walk has been ongoing.


Around the Halls: June 30 - July 2

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — June 30, 2008

city hall chambers

It's Monday, June 30th, and it's a busy week for Downtown. Here are some of the issues winding their way through the city that Downtowners should know about.


Clippers Draft Party Shows Nokia's Versatility

By Eric Richardson — June 27, 2008

Clippers Draft Party

On Thursday afternoon roughly 700 Clipper fans made their way over to LA Live, but their destination wasn't the Staples Center. The Clippers held their 2008 Draft Party at the next door Nokia Theatre, and for a day the 7,100 seat venue turned into Downtown's biggest living room.


Locals Night Shows the Power of Free Food

By Eric Richardson — June 26, 2008
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Locals Night at Zucca

Patina Group kicked off a summer series of "Locals Night" events on Thursday evening, inviting Downtowners to enjoy free appetizers and a special drink at Zucca Ristorante. The initial effort proved a success, with the crowd that turned up comfortably filling the patio space. There are five more nights left in the six week series, and it's definitely one residents...


Around the Halls: June 26 - 27

By Eric Richardson — June 26, 2008

city hall chambers

It's Thursday, June 26th, and the end of the week is a very quiet one around City Hall. Here are a few things on the agenda that Downtowners should care about, plus a couple bonus mentions.