The “dot” sticker survey, held at the SPNA booth at “A Taste of South Park” in September, shows that security and increased patrols are the number one priority of South Park residents. 

     The South Park Business Improvement District (SPBID) assessment for 2025 will increase five percent as approved by the SPBID Board. The assessment is the funding source for the SPBID. The assessment is a property-based assessment. All property owners pay the assessment including condo owners and businesses within the district.

Last month The SPNA Scene reported that the South Park Business Improvement District (SPBID) has embarked on a rebranding campaign which renames South Park to “The Social District.” There have been mixed reactions. My sense is that traditionalists want to preserve South Park’s history and not change its brand while progressives support change and its rebranding agenda.  

According to the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) our city is subject to natural, man-made, and accidental incidents of “high consequence”.  While we in South Park are not expecting a major wildfire or flood, we will most likely anytime experience a major earthquake of sobering proportions.  Understanding and preparing for this likely event is a responsibility shared by all of us.

I have eaten at Sakana Sushi on 9th and Olive many times over the years and have always enjoyed the food and overall dining experience. A few weeks ago, I had the extreme pleasure of meeting with and getting to know the inciteful and always happy Brandon Lee.

Nick Villaneda of Villaneda HVAC is a highly recommended supplier of maintenance and repair of heating and cooling systems.  He has been active in DTLA for some time now and has helped hundreds of residents and commercial operations solve small and large HVAC problems throughout our area.  His business is licensed and bonded.  If a new system is warranted, he can supply the best application for your circumstances with the highest quality components.

The Second Annual SPNA community cleanse is right around the corner.  Are you joining us?

The First Annual Frost and Fir Holiday Market was held the evening of Friday, December 6 at Audio Graph Beer Company. 

Ysabel Jurado defeated incumbent Kevin de Leon for the (Council District 14 (CD 14) seat on the LA City Council in the November election with 57.17% of the votes. She was sworn in at a public ceremony on December 10. Ysabel is the first woman to hold the seat since CD 14 was established in 1925.

    South Park has five representatives on the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC)– three resident positions and two business positions. All positions are up for re-election in April 2025. BUT filing for these positions begins at the end of December. Are you interested in applying to represent South Park?

 Nolan Marshall, South Park Business Improvement District (SPBID) Executive Director, announced at their annual meeting on November 14 that South Park will be rebranded as The Social District.

Sometime in early 2024 we heard of a movement among the powers that be to purchase the parking lot currently owned by AEG at the corner of 11th and Grand Avenue to turn it into a much-needed park for the neighborhood.  Most of our readers will recognize the parcel as the site of the last two A Taste of South Park neighborhood gatherings. Though somewhat small for a full-blown park, the lot has the potential of becoming a very nice little multiuse green space in a highly accessible area.

“Lifestyle changes your life” is the motto for a new store in South Park, 6IXTH SENSE LA on Olive between Pico and 14th street located next to the fire station and across from the Emerald residential building.

   Tuna wonton taco with acevichado sauce, avocado mousse, togarashi spice. Fried calamari with sweet chili sauce, smoked tartar, scallions. Cauliflower steak with miso, garlic chips, chimichurri. Chicken Causa with olives, avacaho, huancaina, chicken salad, charred cherry tomatoes.

The Kobe and Gina mural located in South Park is here because of West Coast Trial Lawyers (WCTL). The mural is on the south side of their headquarters at 1147 S. Hope (corner of Hope and 12thStreet). Even though WCTL operates in 17 locations in California and more in Nevada, they have become a part of South Park.

         Frost & Fir, a European-style Holiday Market will be held on Friday, December 6 from 6-10 pm at Audio Graph Beer Co’s outdoor space on Olive and 12th Streets. Admission is free. All are welcome!

The Second Annual South Park Cleansing is coming soon!

In LA County, 66.04% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the November General Election. Of those voting, 72.06% voted by mail, 27.94% voted at Vote Centers.

South Park has five representatives on the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC)– three resident positions and two business positions. All positions are up for re-election in April 2025. BUT filing for these positions begins at the end of December. Are you interested in applying to represent South Park?

The Belasco is offering friends and neighbors free tickets to the Cascada performance on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 pm … until tickets run out. Check out the link – quickly!