If you’ve ever visited or work in downtown Los Angeles, I’m sure you’ve noticed the difference in many of the buildings. It’s a mixture of new high rises and old architectural wonders. Although over the [...]
What was once only a dream not too long ago is now reshaping downtown Los Angeles–culturally, physically, musically, economically, and communally. On May 15th, 2002, the LA City Council established the City Center Redevelopment Project [...]
Built in 1893, the Bradbury Building, located at 304 South Broadway in downtown Los Angeles is an architectural landmark. It’s named after its visionary, Lewis L. Bradbury, who was a mining millionaire. In the creation [...]
Mark your calendars! This Year’s 51st annual LA County Holiday Celebration is being held on December 24th, at 3:00pm and at the downtown Music Center. The theme for this year’s holiday theme is "Childhood Holiday [...]
Do you live on the Westside? If you do, you know how much of a hassle taking Metro can be. But don’t get me wrong, I really like Metro, but their service to the Westside [...]
The Holiday season is now here and as Christmas and the New Year is closer and closer upon us, shopping is on everyone’s mind. But where can you go to get that one-of-a-kind gift for [...]
If you’re anywhere near 7th and Figueroa Streets during the next three Tuesdays, be sure to stop by the Ernest & Young Plaza to listen to some jazz. "Jazz for the Holidays", is a lunchtime [...]
Casey Wasserman and Tim Leiweke are investigating the possibility of building a stadium behind Staples Center, where the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. It is suggested as a fitting place to stage [...]
Los Angeles is old–to-a-point–and there’s no debate about that. But there does seem to be a bit of controversy as to which is the oldest bar in Los Angeles. Doling out that honor carries with [...]
Yesterday, while talking to a friend of mine she blurted out “Is it September 23rd already?” (suddenly realizing that another summer has come and gone so quickly). Yes, and that’s how sometimes things move so [...]
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been “meeting” some fantastic people on Facebook. In fact, one of my newest friends goes by the name of DTLA Citizen. DTLA? Down Town Los Angeles, of course. [...]
If you’ve been to 132 S. Beaudry Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles recently, then you might probably noticed a special change in the area. Although, Travelin’ Local featured a mural yesterday, today’s mural is a [...]
Latino Heritage Month 2010 opens today. At today’s opening ceremony at the LA City Council Chambers–and simulcast to the South Lawn of LA City Hall–three special honorees were recognized with awards: Hope of Los Angeles [...]
Ray Bradbury is considered one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. His indelible and iconic “Martian Chronicles,” established Bradbury as a serious and talented writer. Its commercial success only added to his [...]
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