The Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) election deadline is April 22. But prior to that, you must register to vote for this specific election. Being a registered voter does not work for this election. The article in this newsletter, “DLANC April Voting, South Park Representatives, How-To Instructions” walks you through the voting process and lists South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA) registration events.

Your South Park representative on the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) is the closest elected official to your daily life. Their main responsibility is to represent you among the myriad of LA city departments including your CD14 representative. DLANC is the liaison between you and LA city government. You get to vote on who represents you in April.

Learn how to Stop the Bleed 2nd Friday of every month at Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center!

Are you Driving Distracted? Put down that cell phone and attend this important presentation at Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center!

  The winner is - Capital Grille with their booth presentation, extraordinary meat sampling, and overall positive vibe. They earned the first such award. Congratulation Capital Grille. South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA) appreciates you.  

Street parking in LA can be daunting, especially if new to LA or visiting. With a sprawling urban landscape and high population density, finding a convenient and legal parking spot can be a challenge. I’m here to help.

South Park is more than just a residential neighborhood. It's also a transit hub bringing people in from around the city as well as an entertainment space that pulls people from around the world. Across four days, I set out to talk to those people who visit us to find out their thoughts on South Park.

Los Angeles has long been a city of dreams, but recent events have tested the resilience of its inhabitants. The devastating wildfires that have ravaged the area, coupled with a government that seems increasingly disconnected from the needs of its people, have left many Angelenos feeling lost and disheartened. Yet, in the face of these challenges, a beacon of hope has emerged, exemplified by the growing involvement in local neighborhood associations.

Questions must be asked after a spectacular fire in the unoccupied Morrison Hotel on Hope near Pico several weeks ago and a subsequent fire in adjacent buildings to the Morrison Hotel a week later.

Expanded next-generation health care and medical services arrived in South Park with the opening of the Grand Tower at Dignity Health California Medical Center in early January.

Caña Rum Bar is one of South Park’s most unique destinations since 2010. As the name suggests, they are primarily a rum bar but also a cigar bar and an optional membership club.

Community, home, social describe living at Elleven Lofts (1111 S. Grand). Elleven’s new General Manager, Kristen Saucedo, and Assistant GM, Leti Catalan talked about Elleven and its residents.

Listen to a cardiologist. Tuesday, February 11, from 6-7 pm at Ten50 (1050 S. Grand, corner of 11th and Grand), Dr. Marc Girsky, a cardiologist at Dignity Health California Medical Center and a South Park resident, will talk about heart health and answer all your questions.

Health was the focus – physical, mental, social, and community – of the second SPNA (South Park Neighborhood Association) January Fresh Start event for South Park residents. There were a number of healthy options  to start 2025 on a positive note.

Majestic Art Gallery is assembling art supplies for schools and shelters for children affected by the wildfires to help them through these difficult times.

"Why did you chose to live in South Park/downtown?"

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.