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The Hottest Taste of South Park Yet
It was the hottest Taste of South Park we can remember, and one of the most enjoyable.
Help Us Plant a Native Pollinator Corridor on 11th Street
Last month, I asked a question: Could South Park become an urban oasis? This fall, we’re taking the first step toward making that idea a reality!
The Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion Is Moving Right Along!
The massive Los Angeles Convention Center expansion and modernization project that broke ground in October 2025 is quietly but relentlessly proceeding.
The DTLA Wayfinder and Transit Amenities ProjectIs Looking for Your Input
The DTLA Wayfinding and Transit Amenities Project is a community-driven initiative led by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) in partnership with StreetsLA and LANI (Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative).
Election Date- Tuesday, November 3, Key Dates, Locations, Voter Guide
Here is your voter guide, key dates and locations to vote
Candidate Forums: City Attorney and L.A. Mayoral Races, Be an Educated Voter
Downtown L.A. residents have two opportunities to hear from the local candidates running for mayor and city attorney before the November election. DTLA RA (Downtown LA Residents Association) is hosting two events in October.
California Governor’s Race – Becerra vs. Hilton, Views on Top Issues
On the ballot in November is Xavier Becerra, Democrat, former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services and former California Attorney General, and Steve Hilton, Republican, former director of strategy for British Prime Minister David Cameron and former Fox News host.
From Parking Lots to Towers: Watching South Park Grow Up
Apurva Pande and Samur Khouja have spent nearly two decades opening businesses, building community, and watching South Park transform around them.
Coffee, Matcha, and More: Five Local South Park Spots to Try
As a huge fan of a high-quality latte, matcha, or cold brew, I appreciate that our neighborhood has no shortage of great places to grab a caffeinated beverage. I decided to get to know the shops that make up our neighborhood’s local coffee scene.
What’s up at Belasco in October?
Walk over to the Belasco on Hill between 11th and Olympic and enjoy an incredible evening of entertainment this month! There is something for everyone--hip hop, comedy, space rock, punk rock, and heavy metal.
South Park Condo Market Snapshot September 2026 Signs of Life After a Quiet Summer
After an exceptionally slow summer, South Park finally showed some signs of life.
A Taste of South Park Returns September 26
The 7th Annual A Taste of South Park returns on Saturday, September 26, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at 11th Street and Grand Avenue.
Oceanwide Progress,Yes, Graffiti Removal Has Begun
Graffiti removal from windows in the middle Oceanwide tower began the week of August 10 — but not without problems.
Hope Street Fire Zone Updates, Properties Declared Public Nuisance
The L.A. Board of Building and Safety Commissioners unanimously voted the Hope Street properties at 1220, 1224, and 1246-48 public nuisance properties on Tuesday, August 25. This status shifts the property from standard code compliance to mandatory government intervention and legal enforcement. With that designation L.A. officials have more tools, legally and financially, to enact on nuisance properties.
Could South Park Become an Urban Oasis?
As you walk around South Park, you have likely seen a lot of people working very hard to keep our landscaping alive. Business Improvement District (BID) employees and property maintenance crews water rose bushes and other ornamental plants in tree wells and planters throughout the neighborhood. And yet, in many places, those plants look pretty shabby. In others, they’ve died altogether.
The Future is Arriving at the Vertiport!
Archer Aviation has just announced a partnership with AEG (developers and operators of LA Live) to provide a vertical takeoff and landing site (Vertiport) for access by their eVTOL all electric aircraft. And this is happening soon – not well out in the future. The partnership plans to have its air taxi service up and running before L.A. hosts the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games!
14 State-Wide Ballot Measures
November’s General Election includes 14 statewide measures on taxes and state budget, housing and infrastructure, voting and elections, and healthcare and research.
LA City Measures on November Ballot - Five Charter Reform Amendments
The L.A. Charter Reform Commission was formed after the 2022 City Hall audio scandal where the LA City Council President, two other City Council Members, and the President of the LA County Federation of Labor were recorded during an hour-long conversation revealing racist and derogatory language and political gerrymandering.
L.A. City and L.A. County Measures on November Ballot
City of Los Angeles November ballot measures include funding for the L.A. Fire Department, finance rules for LAUSD Board of Education, and tax exemption for Palisades fire properties.