A group of South Park residents were recently certified in 3 life-saving methods – packing, pressure, and tourniquet - to stop bleeding in emergency situations as part of a nationwide preparedness plan.

The Sauna Lab is the newly opened infrared sauna spa on 11th and Hope St. We decided to check it out and had an interview with the owner, Laura Weiss.

Two years of perseverance, cooperation, and artistry from a Portuguese artist led Branded Arts to unveil an amazing mural of Kobe, Gia, and the snake symbolizing the Mamba mentality on the side wall of the WCTL building facing 12th and Hope Streets in August.

A Costumed Dog Parade is planned for Sunday, October 30 from 4 to 6 pm at South Park Commons (referred to a Wishbone Park), next to Aven and Pine and Crane on Grand Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets. HOWL-O-WEEN is hosted by South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA).

A night of wonder in South Park was created with projected sound and video feeds, live performances, immersive artworks, and a digital drone activation on the walls of 12 neighborhood buildings the night of September 17 at Luminex 2.0. The projected art installations “explored the entanglement between realities and dreamscape illusions, our physical and digital worlds in conflict, and change as a constant driving force”. More simply stated, the whole show was a HOOT!

At the corner of Hope and 12th sits a 47-year-old family-owned restaurant with no concrete menu and an impressive loyalty base. I spent a Wednesday morning at Aladdin’s with Cyndi, the owner, and some of her regulars.

One of the perks of living in Downtown L.A. is that there is always something to do nearby! You don’t have to look far to plan your next outing or to just get out for a day. We’ve rounded up some of the best events, shows, and activities going on in October / November that you can’t miss out on.

A group of South Park residents were recently certified in 3 life-saving methods – packing, pressure, and tourniquet - to stop bleeding in emergency situations as part of a nationwide preparedness plan.

SPNA (South Park Neighborhood Association) hosted the LA Rams vs Buffalo Bills Watch Party at First Draft Brewery + Kitchen (Olive and Pico) with 180+ South Park residents joining their neighbors to celebrate the home opener of the season for our World Champion Rams. 

On the sunny afternoon of August 18, the SPBID (South Park Business Improvement District) hosted a get-together at the South Park Commons. This first (of what we hope will be many such events) was attended by hundreds of South Park residents and business owners who enjoyed catering by Pine and Crane and refreshments by First Draft Brewery + Kitchen and HiDef Brewery.

In January 2022, a new organics recycling mandate went into effect requiring all California residences and businesses to compost to offset methane emissions, a direct approach to battle climate change. Food waste accounts for 21% of landfill waste. When discarded in a landfill, that organic waste produces and releases methane into the atmosphere, a greenhouse gas linked to rising temperatures. California’s goal is to compost 75% of organic waste by 2025.

We see babies in strollers, parents with toddlers, and even a few school-age children around the neighborhood. What are the options for school-aged children in South Park? There are some private school options in the South Park area, which we will explore in the next series. But what are the options for public schools? Herewith we would like to share our initial findings.

California Hospital, in South Park, is offering a Stop the Bleed training session for residents as part of a nationwide preparedness plan for disaster situations – earthquakes, shooters, and more. A person can bleed out within 5-minutes which can be before emergency help arrives. The 90-minute training will be held on Monday, September 19, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at EVO – 1155 S. Grand (corner of Grand and 12th). The training is limited to 30 people. RSVPs are required at https://tinyurl.com/yckt9puk.

California Hospital Medical Center is a community hospital serving downtown and its neighboring communities for well over a century. Known for its wide range of medical services from obstetrics and gynecology to orthopedics and cardiology, the hospital also operates as a Level II Trauma Center, and its emergency department treats over 70,000 patients each year.

The Stop the Bleed training is hosted by South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA).

By Debra Shrout