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nother Westside company is moving to Downtown Los Angeles. The Arup Group, an engineering, planning and consulting firm headquartered in London, is transplanting its Los Angeles offices to the Wilshire Grand Center. The company signed a 15-year lease in the Financial District high-rise, in a deal valued at $57 million. Arup will occupy 66,000 square feet, filling nearly 20% of the tower’s approximately 350,000 square feet of office space; the company’s current home in Playa Vista is roughly half that size. Arup has worked on Downtown projects such as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Arup will join other tenants in the building such as Cushman & Wakefield, the Southern California Association of Governments and Metrolink. Cushman & Wakefield represented Hanjin, the building owner, in the deal, and Colliers International and Legay Real Estate represented Arup. News of the deal for the project at Seventh and Figueroa streets was first reported by the Los Angeles Times.

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et another skyscraper has been proposed for Downtown Los Angeles.

Shenzhen New World, which owns the L.A. Grand Hotel at 333 S. Figueroa St., last week filed new plans for the property with the Department of City Planning. Under the vision, the existing 13-story hotel would be converted into 224 apartments. A 77-story tower would rise alongside it, creating 242 condominiums and 599 hotel rooms. The project would also create 28,705 square feet of commercial space and there would be more than 36,000 square feet of amenities. Shenzhen New World acquired the property in 2010. No budget or timeline have been announced. It’s not the only high-rise planned for the area — in May, Jamison Properties filed plans to partially demolish the Los Angeles World Trade Center across the street and build a 41-story residential tower at Fourth and Figueroa streets.

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he ripple effects of the Ace Hotel continue to be felt. Last week, plans were filed for a 15-story hotel on Broadway.

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cording to documents filed with the Department of City Planning. The structure would replace an existing one-story edifice and a parking lot across from the Herald Examiner Building. There would also be parking spaces for 42 cars. Kamran Benji of the Mid-City-based Blue Arch Investments is listed as the applicant.

The Hyatt Centric is Hyatt’s boutique hotel brand, and would follow other in-theworks boutique hotels in the area, including the 164-room Hoxton Hotel at 1060 S. Broadway and the 148-room Proper Hotel at 1106 S. Broadway. No budget or timeline for the project have been revealed.

News of the Hyatt was first reported by the website Curbed Los Angeles.

Metro Holding ‘Telephone Town Hall’ on Safety

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he issue of safety on Metropolitan Transportation Authority trains and buses has drawn ample attention recently. As a result, Metro this week will host a telephone town hall on the topic, and Angelenos will get the opportunity to learn about the latest responses and ask questions. On Wednesday, June 20, from 6:307:30 p.m., Metro CEO Phil Washington will join officials from the L.A. Police Department, the Sheriff ’s Department and the Long Beach Police Department to discuss matters including increasing security, low-

ering crime and how to shorten incident response times. Metro brass will also discuss how the agency plans to help homeless individuals in the mass-transit system.

The meeting will be simulcast in English and Spanish. To listen in English, dial (888) 400-1932; to listen in Spanish, call (888) 400-9342.

Prominent Mural Removed From Parker Center

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fter 63 years, the “Theme Mural of Los Angeles” has left its home at Parker Center, in advance of the former police headquarters building’s coming demolition. Created in 1955 by Joseph Young, who also designed the Triforium sculpture at Fletcher Bowron Square, the colorful mosaic shows an abstract look at the Los Angeles skyline, with both Parker Center and City Hall making appearances.

Young’s piece was part of the original design of Parker Center. The “Theme Mural” was scheduled to be removed from the building on Saturday, June 16 (after Los Angeles Downtown News went to press).

The 36-foot-by-6-foot artwork was taken out in a single piece, and has been relocated to a conservation site three miles south of Downtown Los Angeles. Parker Center is scheduled to be demolished and replaced by a new office tower for city workers.

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he Downtown Arts District experienced one of the fastest and most dramatic flips a Los Angeles neighborhood has ever seen, going in a few short years from a largely overlooked community with numerous longtime resident artists to one that housing and office developers, along with restaurateurs and bar owners, were keen to pounce on. Now a community a few miles away is poised for a similar shift: Stakeholders in the area between Los Angeles State Historic Park and the L.A. River would be wise to take note of what happened in the Arts District, and to consider what priorities are important if developers rush in.

Los Angeles Downtown News recently reported on a collection of hip restaurants, bars and nightspots that have opened or are planned for the area just east of the park. These businesses often preface “bigger” arrivals, and with attention on redevelopment around the L.A. River, and some major projects planned for nearby Chinatown, the area known locally as the Cornfield neighborhood (an old name for the park) could become the next big Downtown investment zone.

Area leaders would likely welcome most economic development in the quiet, somewhat impoverished neighborhood, but they would be wise to monitor the activity so that future projects benefit not just their developers, but the wider district too. While the area contains an ample number of aged industrial and manufacturing sites, there is also, for instance, a section with one-story homes, with mostly wellkept lawns, that deserve protection. Stakeholders should ensure that, if big money flows in, projects rise in the right places and that the entire community is not steamrolled by outsiders. It’s all about balance and scale.

The Downtown News article detailed the arrival of celebrity chef David Chang’s restaurant Majordomo on Naud Street and a Los Angeles outpost of New York City’s Apotheke cocktail bar a block away. A winery and a rock club are in the works. A spinoff of the popular Highland Park Brewery has arrived near the southern part of L.A. State Historic Park.

This all occurs in the wake of the park’s $24 million overhaul, and more attention and visitors will come as summer music festivals take place there. An existing Gold Line stop on the edge of Chinatown helps draw people to the area.

The community is not guaranteed to flip like the Arts District, and there are important differences in the neighborhoods. The Arts District saw many resident artists priced out as rents soared. Additionally, the park-adjacent community has prepared for some future growth — the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan approved in 2013 opens the door for more active uses for the old industrial and manufacturing sites.

The key for district leaders is to be aware of the activity, and to treat each proposed endeavor not individually, but rather as a piece of a greater whole. Perhaps the economy will turn south and the activity will slow. But after the fast turnaround in the Arts District, one can’t have blinders on about how the look and flavor of an entire neighborhood can rapidly change.

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Regarding the article “Big Changes Recommended for Downtown DASH Routes,” by Sean P. Thomas I think that Broadway should have the beautiful Heritage Streetcars from the Los Angeles company TIG/m.

They are locally built, environmentally friendly, magical to look at, etc.

—Bobby M. Reyes There should be a stop at 11th and Flower for the DASH A; this corner is close to the residences of the many USC students and employees who live in South Park. The DASH currently passes by this corner, but does not stop. The 81 bus, which also connects Downtown with USC, used to stop there, but does so no longer.

—Virginia Wright Wexman Regarding the article “Historic Core Readies for Version 2.0,” by Nicholas Slayton The Historic Core BID has an impossible task of promoting the Historic Core while grappling with safety and the growing transient population two blocks east. As a prior resident of Spring Street, the increase in the homeless population is very tangible and visible.

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Cost of Parker Center Replacement Now Pegged at $708 Million Proposal Would Tear Down Old Police Headquarters, Erect New Skyscraper

By Sean P. Thomas n 2016, the City of Los Angeles, after intense debate and prolonged discussion, settled on a plan to tear down Parker Center, the former police headquarters, and build an office tower on the site for city workers. The project was initially pegged at $483 million, and was later revised upward to $596 million when “soft costs,” such as design work and management fees, were factored in.

Now the cost is $708 million, according to a report released last month. It would rise by another $32.3 million when demolition of the 1955 building at 150 N. Los Angeles St. is added.

The report, conducted by the city’s Bureau of Engineering, has sparked questions as to how the previous estimate was so far below the current price tag. The Los Angeles Times first reported the cost change.

The jump in price is being attributed to a new proposal for the project, one that would involve the city partnering with a private entity to erect and operate the building. The higher cost also stems from an increases in the price of construction materials from when the 2016 analysis was completed, as well as a near doubling of the project’s requested parking space.

“Now that the project is coming forward, the complete costs are being reflected,” said city Chief Legislative Analyst Sharon Tso. Tso is also a member of the city’s Municipal Facilities Committee, which oversees capital projects. The panel last month recommended that the city partner with a private entity to oversee construction, financing and maintenance of the proposed Civic Center building.

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$943 million in 2018 dollars, according to the analysis. Tso said that, under this proposal, there would be a public-private partnership for 30 years, after which time the building would shift fully to city control.

Even with the new analysis, the precise budget is uncertain, and it could go lower or higher. Tso said that a final figure would depend on the results of a public bidding process.

City Councilman José Huizar, whose 14th District includes Downtown Los Angeles, last year backed a plan to raze Parker Center. The proposal approved by the city calls for erecting a 27- to 29-story tower in its place. The 753,740-square-foot office building would include a subterranean garage with space for 1,100 cars.

The cost of the new edifice, dubbed the Los Angeles Street Civic Building in the report, would be offset by the city being able to sell unused office buildings and terminate leases with landlords for space the city now rents.

City officials settled on the raze-and-replace plan after an extended debate that involved examining a suite of project proposals. That included a vision to renovate Parker Center, which was supported by groups including preservationist organization the Los Angeles Conservancy.

The city previously said saving and renovating the building would cost $590 million. However, that price would now actually be $833 million once all soft costs are figured in — or more than the cost of tearing down and replacing — according to an email from Mary Nemick, director of communications for the Bureau of Engineering.

The new building is part of the first phase of the Civic Center Master Plan, which was proposed by Huizar and approved unanimously by the City Council last March. It lays out a sixphase growth plan that, over 15 years, which overhaul por-

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Parker Center was constructed in 1955 and served as the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters until 2009.

tions of the Civic Center and add 1.2 million square feet of office space, along with residential options and retail hubs.

The Parker Center proposal approved by the city calls for demolishing the property by December 2019. The new structure would likely open in 2023.

Rick Coca, a spokesman for Huizar, said in an email that the desire to move forward with the Civic Center Master Plan has not changed.

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By Sean P. Thomas amen for the Soul: With temperatures rising, the last thing on your mind may be a hot bowl of brothy ramen. Others, however, are drawn to the dish even when the mercury tops 90. The latter crowd will want to visit the recently opened JINYA Ramen Bar at 700 Wilshire Blvd. The menu features 13 bowls, including the Sprouting Up Ramen bowl, which offers a mix of pork and chicken broth, pork chashu and thick noo-

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dles. Another highlight is the Cha Cha Cha Ramen bowl, which features pork and fish broth, pork chashu, egg and bean sprouts with extra thick noodles. Not into ramen?

Well, that’s akin to blasphemy, but the location also offers poke and rice bowls. The Financial District outpost is Los Angeles’ fifth JINYA opening since ramen guru Tomonori Takahashi opened his first location nearly two decades ago in Tokyo. Expect to pay $10$15 per bowl. JINYA is open from 11 a.m.-10

Another Clifton’s Makeover: In October 2015, Andrew Meieran reopened Clifton’s Republic after a four-year renovation. Now, the dining room is shutting down for another upgrade, though the bars will keep serving.

The ground-floor cafeteria went offline on June 9. It will stay shuttered for six weeks and then re-emerge as what Clifton’s brass dub the “Exposition Marketplace,” a mix of classic food items from Clifton’s, plus a collection of cheeses, meats, wines and other items. The revamped cafeteria will also have more of a global selection of food, according to a mes-

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Double Shot: The Spring Arcade Building is on a roll. With Clayton’s Public House now open, the complex that runs between Broadway and Spring Street just north of Sixth Street can also boast the completion of the GuadalaHARRY’s/Bay Leaf. While GuadalaHARRY’s serves Mexican food, including some burritos the size of your head, Bay Leaf is all about lighter sandwiches, wraps and salads. Diners pick a choice of meat, a combination of vegetables and sauces, and a style (sandwich, wrap or salad) for $10.

Sides include soup, and dessert parfaits are also available. Bay Leaf shares space with the GuadalaHARRY’s, and like the Mexican restaurant it offers a “secret” menu (secret in that it’s available online) where special dishes and deals can be found.

At 541 S. Spring St., (213) 239-5657 or imabayleafer.com Salt Bae to the Arts District: Remember last year when Turkish butcher and restaurant owner Nusret “Salt Bae” Gökçe set the Internet ablaze with his slick ponytail, white T-shirt, designer sunglasses and stylish sea-

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Coming to 221 S. Garey St. From Tuck to Garcia: The Tuck Hotel Bar in the Fashion District has gone through a rebrand. Owner and chef Juan Pablo Torre has flipped the location attached to the 14room hotel on Spring Street into a vegetarian-heavy locale. The rebranded bar quietly opened in April, after months of renovation and development, according to a press release. The location now offers a new, dinner-only menu, paired with a selection of more than 35 wines. The focus is on vegetarian cuisine, with highlights including saffron croquettes, black truffle brandada and a six-roots salad. For the carnivores, there are brisket spring rolls, smoked salmon tiradito and lamb kabobs. Bar Garcia is open from 5 p.m.-midnight on Thursday-Saturday and 5-11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday.

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By Nicholas Slayton n the Central City Crime Report, we survey the recent week in public safety. All information is provided by the LAPD’s Central Division.

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■ On the morning of May 27, an unidentified individual visited an acquaintance on Stanford Avenue to apologize for a previous slight. The resident refused to hear the apology, so the person left, taking the inhabitant’s wallet.

■ Someone smashed the window of a car parked at Ninth and Flower streets on the night of May 28. Prescription medication and other unspecified items were taken.

■ At mid-day on May 27, someone lent a phone to an unidentified individual at Seventh and Crocker streets so the latter figure could listen to music. The would-be music listener instead took the phone and ran.

■ A Metro bus was idling at Fifth and San Pedro streets on the morning of May 29 when someone grabbed a bicycle from the front rack. The thief then rode away on the bike.

■ An unidentified individual armed with a metal pipe approached a pedestrian at Fifth and San Pedro streets at 3 a.m. on May 28. The person swung at the pedestrian’s head, but the blow was blocked.

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■ On the evening of May 28, a man went to the bathroom in his home on Sixth Street. While he was occupied, an unidentified individual opened the apartment’s unlocked front door and took the man’s phone and tablet.

■ An unidentified individual grabbed someone’s property in Pershing Square on the morning on May 28 and tried to flee.

The victim grabbed the thief, who punched back. Eventually the thief dropped the items and fled.

■ A woman was riding the Expo Line in Downtown on May 31 when someone tried to snatch her cell phone. The two struggled, but it was eventually taken and the thief ran off.

■ A woman was on her phone while walking down San Pedro Street on May 31 when someone rode by on a bicycle, snatched the phone and pedaled away. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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Parker Center, named for former LAPD Police Chief William Parker, has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including “Dragnet,” “Perry Mason” and Inherent Vice. The building also inspires raw feelings, as its construction carved space from the Little Tokyo neighborhood. Additionally, Parker faced accusations of racism during his time as police chief from 1950 to 1966.

City committees are expected to review the Bureau of Engineering report in the coming months. sean@downtownnews.com

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A Decade of L.A. Live Sports and Entertainment Hub, Part of Owner AEG’s $4 Billion Investment in Downtown, Hits a Milestone

By Sean P. Thomas n the mid-1990s, South Park was mostly a dead zone, particularly after dark. That changed somewhat in 1999, when Staples Center opened, but aside from game and concert nights, or during big events at the Convention Center, there was still little activity in the community.

Indeed, on any given evening fans would routinely drive to catch a Lakers, Clippers or Kings game, and when the event ended, hop right back into the car and head straight home, or to another part of Los Angeles to continue their evening festivities.

Looking at the bustle in the area today, it’s almost impossible to believe how quiet things once were. In 2018 the blocks around Staples Center are an investment hot zone, with two $1 billion-plus mixed-use projects (Metropolis and Oceanwide Plaza), a pair of sparkly residential buildings in the final phase of construction (Circa) and a plethora of bars and restaurants.

Few of those would exist, say longtime Downtown observers, without developer Anschutz Entertainment Group’s second huge investment in the community, L.A. Live. The project delivered restaurants such as Fleming’s Steakhouse, the Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill, and Katsuya, and after-dark destinations

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including the Conga Room and the bowling alley Lucky Strike. It gave Downtown the 140,000-square-foot Regal Cinemas with its 14 screens, and the Grammy Museum.

“It really has created a destination where there was no destination before,” said Carol Schatz, president and CEO of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District.

Dan Rosenfeld, an urban planning expert and consultant, and a veteran of the Downtown development scene, agreed. He said L.A. Live has played an important role in helping make Downtown more of a destination and less of a pit stop.

“If you were to write a textbook on revitalizing a downtown, there would be a chapter on Staples and L.A. Live,” Rosenfeld remarked.

The components of L.A. Live arrived in phases beginning in the summer of 2008, and AEG this month marked the campus’ 10th birthday. A coterie of prominent Downtown stakeholders showed up to an event at Microsoft Square on the afternoon of June 8. Dan Beckerman, president and CEO of the company, marveled at the evolution of the area.

“It’s incredible to think about this spot and what it was then, and what it is now today,” Beckerman said during the ceremony.

While L.A. Live is routinely thronged with

Dan Beckerman, president and CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group, appeared at a June 8 event celebrating the 10th anniversary of L.A. Live.

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people, particularly before sporting events, when AEG and its partners began developing the idea for the complex, there were numerous doubters. After all, the neighborhood was hardly a destination. Then there’s the timing of its debut: L.A. Live opened smack in the middle of the worst recession to hit the country in decades.

A Gamble of Sorts The L.A. Live campus measures 5.6 million square feet. It is part of the more than $4 billion that AEG has invested in Downtown through the complex, Staples Center, the 1,001-room Ritz-Carlton/J.W. Marriott hotel and the Convention Center (which it operates through a contract with the city).

The project broke ground in September 2005. The first phase, which includ-

ed the 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre and the 40,000-square-foot open-air Nokia Plaza (both now bear Microsoft’s name), was completed in 2008.

At that time of the debut the country was in the throes of a major economic downturn, and in Downtown Los Angeles numerous residential and other projects had screeched to a halt. Regardless, AEG, which at the time was helmed by President and CEO Tim Leiweke, was confident in the long-term success of the sports and entertainment hub.

In a 2008 interview with Los Angeles Downtown News, Leiweke took the long view.

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L.A. LIVE, 9 a bad period of time to be spreading risk out over a short period of time,” Leiweke said in the interview. “That said, this project will be around long after all of us leave. So we look at this as a marathon, not a sprint.”

Leiweke had been the public face of the company as AEG sought city approvals for L.A. Live, and also was front and center when the developer repeatedly tried to get the hotel off the ground; it saw a series of investment partners back out.

Leiweke was additionally in the spotlight as AEG pursued Farmers Field, a 70,000-seat football stadium proposed for the heart of Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Cen-

ter. Although AEG reportedly spent more than $50 million on the project, including preparing a 10,000-page environmental impact report, there was never a groundbreaking, and the NFL ultimately opted to support a stadium in Inglewood. In 2013 Leiweke exited the company in a dispute that turned bitter.

Beckerman, who had previously served as both a chief financial officer and chief operating officer for AEG, was his replacement, and in the years since has exhibited a much more low-key style of leadership. Still, like his predecessor, he realized the potential of L.A. Live.

While the complex is known for its entertainment venues, it functions as a significant employment base as well. AEG is

housed there, and ESPN has offices and a major broadcast hub. Herbalife also has offices in the space. Altogether, L.A. Live has approximately 333,000 square feet of office space.

In 2010 the $1 billion hotel opened, helping the Convention Center land some trade events it had previously missed out on. The

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hotel, and the overall improving economy and vibrancy of South Park, attracted other convention and tourism-related projects, including a Hotel Indigo at Metropolis, an under-construction W Hotel at Oceanwide Plaza, and AEG’s own recently announced 40-story expansion of the J.W. Marriott.

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Beckerman said the goal was always to create an attraction that could act as an entertainment hub for Downtown, one that drew families, sports fans and foodies.

“When you look at the great cities across the world, they all have a very vibrant city center, and in L.A. we’ve always sort of lacked that,” Beckerman said in an interview with Downtown News. “There are a lot of great places to go in L.A. but it has always lacked a center. We knew that we could be one of those great cities.”

Community Investment A decade after it opened, AEG’s gamble appears to have paid off in terms of crowds and events: The company estimates that more than 204 million people have visited the campus since it debuted. It has hosted a litany of activities, everything from the Emmy, Grammy, ESPY and MTV Music Awards to WWE Summerslam and, this year, the sixth iteration of the BET Experience.

It has also been the site of more than 125 red carpet film premieres — including huge events tied to The Hunger Games — and a collection of community activities, among them happenings for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Each winter it holds an ice skating rink, complete with a giant tree. In 2009, the inauguration of Barack Obama was screened live on the plaza’s jumbo screens, drawing thousands of people.

Rosenfeld praised the project for its role as an economic, business and residential propellant. He remembered what the area was like before it arrived.

“It was so dead,” Rosenfeld recalled. “Sta-

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L.A. Live, adjacent to Staples Center, encompasses 5.6 million square feet and has office space, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, the Grammy Museum, a bowling alley and more.

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ples and L.A. Live was one of the major turning points.”

Schatz said that developers have taken note of the foot traffic in the area. She said that as L.A. Live hit its stride, investors began to understand that once undesirable areas in Downtown were ripe for development.

“It has had a transformative impact,” Schatz said. “Not only has Downtown benefited enormously, I believe all of Los Angeles has.”

City Councilman Curren Price, whose Ninth District includes L.A. Live and the Convention

Center, and extends down through South L.A., applauded AEG’s investment in South Park.

Price, who is chair of the City Council’s Economic Development Committee, said that AEG has been “an incredible catalyst” for both the convention and tourism industry in Downtown. At the June 8 event, a city official said that convention attendance has increased by 115% since AEG opened L.A. Live.

“We’re so grateful for the commitment and the faith that AEG has had in our community,”

Price said.

Beckerman and others predicted that the investment that has followed the debut of L.A. Live will continue into the future. Beckerman said more than $10 billion worth of investments have been made in the area since L.A. Live opened, with residential, shopping, office, hotel and other projects. He hopes the crowds will continue to come, and that AEG will have an even stronger partnership with the city of Los Angeles and Downtown. sean@downtownnews.com

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DOWNTOWN LIVING The Class of 2018

A LOOK AT SEVEN RECENTLY OPENED OR SOON-TO-ARRIVE DOWNTOWN HOUSING PROJECTS

By Nicholas Slayton he Downtown Los Angeles housing market has been roaring for years, and after 2,800 new residential units came online in 2017, overall occupancy has reached nearly 93%, according to the Downtown Center Business Improvement District.

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This year is shaping up to be a replay of the last, with thousands of units expected to hit the market. Once again, developers are mostly targeting renters. The average price per square foot in the first quarter was $2.95, and the average rent was $2,515, according to the DCBID. In the following pages, Los Angeles Downtown News

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tral location means this area is always busy, so expect gridlock and exhaust in the mornings and afternoons. This might not be right for those seeking the quiet life.

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Where: 888 S. Hope St. Residences: 525 apartments Opening: N/A Developer: The high-rise comes from the CIM Group, a longtime investor and developer in Downtown. It previously opened 830 S. Flower St., 801 S. Grand Ave. and other projects, mostly in South Park and the Financial District.

Prices: Rates have not been listed on the building’s website.

The Facts: In terms of units, 888 at Grand Hope Park is one of the biggest residential projects opening this year. Units in the 34-story building have floor-to-ceiling windows. There are studio to two-bedroom apartments as well as penthouses.

Amenities: The steel-and-glass tower has an amenities deck with a pool on the eighth floor. A terraced lounge on the 34th floor provides 360-degree views of the city.

Hey Neighbors: The project is immediately north of Grand Hope Park, making it perfect for students at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. There’s also the aforementioned playground for those with young kids. Straddling the border between South Park and the Financial District, it’s a short walk to L.A. Live and Staples Center, and residents have plenty of shopping choices, whether it’s Whole

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On the Other Hand: As with 825 South Hill, the tower is in an area known for rushhour traffic. Additionally, a number of nearby high-rises are planned, which raises the possibility of construction noise.

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Where: 825 S. Hill St. Residences: 490 apartments Opening: Fourth quarter Developer: The building comes from the Vancouver-based Onni Group, which has numerous projects of all kinds across Downtown, including a transformation of Times Mirror Square, the soon-to-be-former home of the L.A. Times.

Prices: Rates have not been announced, but the building is being marketed as a luxury apartment tower, so expect prices on the higher end of the spectrum.

The Facts: The 53-story edifice spans the block between Hill and Olive streets, and is easily accessible for those who work in South Park and the Financial District.

It’s around the corner from another Onni project, the corporate housing complex Level Furnished Living.

Hey Neighbors: The high-rise is a short walk from Broadway’s retail and nightlife scene, and the restaurants and bars of Seventh Street. That’s if people want to venture out: Modern Times’ brewpub is next door and drinking spots Broken Shaker and the Ham and Eggs Tavern are on the corner at Eighth and Olive. It’s also near the Whole Foods and a CVS, and families can head a few blocks west to the playground at Grand Hope Park.

On the Other Hand: Like traffic? The cen-

runs down seven of the housing projects that have already opened this year or that will come online before the calendar turns. We detail prices, locations, amenities and neighbors, as well as potential hurdles.

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Where: 1100 S. Hill St. Residences: 177 apartments Opening: August Developer: The project comes from Forest City, a veteran of the Downtown Los Angeles real estate scene. Its efforts include Blossom Plaza in Chinatown and Metro 417 near Pershing Square.

Prices: Prices for Axis on Eleventh have not been revealed, but its sister project, Axis on Twelfth, has studios starting at $1,962. One-bedroom apartments there are $2,197 and up, and two-bedrooms go from $3,537.

The Facts: The first part of the two-phase project, Axis on Twelfth, opened last August at 1200 S. Broadway, bringing 214 apartments. Units in the new edifice come with stainless-steel kitchen appliances, quartz countertops and washers and dryers.

Amenities: The building holds a gym, a lounge with a TV, billiards and a bar, plus a terrace pool deck. There is also a pet spa for residents’ animal companions.

Hey Neighbors: Axis is close to some nightlife and entertainment hotspots, among them the Mayan Theatre and the Theatre at Ace Hotel. There are also all of the shops around Broadway and Ninth Street, everything from BNKR to Urban Outfitters. Additionally, there are a number of nearby eating and drinking spots, including the Mikkeler brew pub and its

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On the Other Hand: Once again, a number of projects are in construction on the surrounding streets, including the renovations of the Herald Examiner Building and the Hoxton Hotel. So expect noise and traffic.

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Where: 732 and 751 S. Spring St. Residences: 578 apartments Opening: Fourth quarter Developer: Holland Partner Group is another veteran of the Downtown residential sector. Early on the firm was a major player in City West, and last year opened the massive Sofia apartments there. Additionally, it developed the Stoa complex next to Vibiana.

Prices: Rates have not been announced for either tower, though units in buildings in the neighborhood tend to go for at least $3 a square foot, and sometimes are north of $4.

The Facts: Holland Partner Group has radically transformed the northern side of Eighth and Spring with the towers. Both stand 24 stories; 732 S. Spring St. holds 303 apartments and 751 S. Spring St. has 275 units. There will be a total of 826 parking spaces between the structures.

Amenities: Each tower has a similar amenities roster, including a rooftop deck, a fitness center and a pool.

Hey Neighbors: There’s plenty of activity in the surrounding area, and residents will be close to all the shops, cafes, restaurants and bars in the Historic Core. The Theatre at Ace Hotel is only a block away.

On the Other Hand: Once again, the towers are near a number of projects that are under construction, so traffic and noise may be an issue. Additionally, the Histor-

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ic Core has a significant number of homelessness issues.

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Where: 424 W. Pico Blvd.

Residences: 410 apartments Opening: Fourth quarter Developer: The project comes from developer Jade Enterprises. Jade has already opened the Topaz apartments in the Historic Core this year (see below).

Prices: Studios at Onyx range from 467-658 square feet and begin at $1,625. One bedrooms start at $2,375 for apartments ranging from 692-806 square feet. Two-bedroom units begin at $3,255 and three bedrooms go from $4,195.

The Facts: The seven-story South Park structure has inunit washer and dryers, a keyless entry system and NEST thermostats; residents can have up to two pets. The building will also hold 30,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.

Amenities: Residents can check out a 24-hour gym, or try the saltwater pool. There are barbecues for summer grilling, as well as a rooftop deck.

Hey Neighbors: The project is close to L.A. Live and Staples Center, and there’s even a laser tag gym roughly a

The Aliso Where: 950 E. Third St. Residences: 472 apartments Opening: Fourth quarter Developer: Legendary Development and Fairfield Residential are partnering on the massive Arts District complex. Legendary is also working on an office tower at Fourth and Hewitt streets in the Arts District.

Prices: Rental rates for The Aliso have not been announced. Other new upscale projects in the area have had units priced around $4 per square foot. The nearby Garey Building at 902 E. Second St. saw one-bedroom apartments start at $2,100.

The Facts: The complex near the Southern California Institute of Architecture comprises five six-story buildings and there will be studio to two-bedroom residences as well as loft-style floor plans. Apartments will have keyless entry systems and soaker tubs. The Aliso will also have 22,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.

Amenities: The project has a two-story “clubhouse” with everything from co-working space to a karaoke room.

There is also a two-story athletic center, a bocce ball court,

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block to the east. South Park has a number of restaurant and nightspots.

On the Other Hand: Although South Park is pretty active, the project is in the southern part of the district, which is not as busy as the northern side. This part of Pico is not particularly picturesque.

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a dog park with a pet washing station, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Hey Neighbors: The Aliso is in the heart of the busiest part of the Arts District. It’s down the block from the Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles gallery and is close to Angel City Brewery, the Arts District Brewing Co., Wurstküche and the Pie Hole. The Metro Gold Line station for Little Tokyo and the Arts District is walkable.

On the Other Hand: This part of the Arts District has become increasingly popular, which means more traffic and limited street parking. Also, public transit is limited, so if you work on Bunker Hill or the Financial District, you may be driving.

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Topaz Where: 550 S. Main St. Residences: 159 apartments Opened: April Developer: The Topaz comes from Jade Enterprises, a veteran of Downtown that previously worked mainly on commercial space.

Prices: The Topaz has 508-squarefoot studios starting at $1,785, while one bedrooms range from 636-1,044 square feet and are $2,240-$2,925.

Two-bedroom units measure 9671,406 square feet and go from $3,285$4,260. The two three-bedroom options are 1,325-1,646 square feet and $4,075-$4,640.

The Facts: Units in the seven-story building in the heart of the Historic core have quartz countertops, in-unit washers and dryers, and balconies.

There are also walk-in closets.

Amenities: Residents can enjoy

communal Wi-Fi, a conference room and EV charging stations. Additionally, Topaz has a 24hour gym and bike storage. There’s also a pool deck with a hot tub.

Hey Neighbors: The Topaz Apartments are near the center of the Historic Core, giving residents plenty to do. A slew of restaurants and bars such as Cole’s and Palikao are around the corner on Sixth Street, while the theaters and nightlife destinations of Broadway are only two blocks away.

The Last Bookstore is nearby. For the breakfast minded, the Nickel Diner is up the block.

On the Other Hand: The apartment building sits along a major thorough-

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fare, so traffic could be an issue. The Topaz Apartments are also only a few blocks from Skid Row, and some residents might be unsure about the homelessness situation in the neighborhood.

To Live There: (213) 863-9459 or topazdtla.com nicholas@downtownnews.com

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LL Cool J featuring Nas, Ludacris and others Thursday, 7 p.m. at Staples Center When LL Cool J isn’t on TV slapping handcuffs on criminals or hosting lip sync battles, he’s reminding everyone why he’s still considered one the greatest hip-hop acts of all time. Get pumped to hits including “Mama Said Knock You Out” and “Going Back to Cali.”

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The sixth annual BET Experience will fill L.A. Live on Thursday-Sunday, June 21-24. Highlights include concerts by LL Cool J (left) on Thursday and Chris Brown on Friday. There is also a free Fan Fest in the L.A. Convention Center.

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By Sean P. Thomas he BET Experience has quickly climbed the ranks of cultural festivals since it landed in Downtown in 2013. Noted as one of, if not the, largest celebrations of black media culture in Los Angeles, it consistently attracts more than 100,000 people to L.A. Live and the Convention Center for a mix of concerts, discussions and free events.

The sixth iteration, which runs Thursday-Sunday, June 21-24, is expected to be the biggest happening yet. The fourday event includes musical luminaries such as Chris Brown and LL Cool J, while the associated Fan Fest offers events tied to sneaker culture as well as some free performances. Single event tickets are available, as are three-day passes.

Lee Zeidman, president of L.A. Live, said that he expects Meek Mill’s Saturday performance to be one of the most anticipated events in the festival. The Philadelphia native was recently released from prison following a parole violation in 2017. Questions over alleged mishandling of Mill’s case won the rapper support from the music and civil

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rights community.

“I think people are really excited to see Meek Mill and what he’s going to do,” Zeidman said. “I think he’s going to be a nice draw.”

Last year’s festival drew 165,000 people. Zeidman said that he expects attendance to increase by up to 10% this year.

The festival culminates with the 18th annual BET Awards ceremony at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday. Stars including comedian Kevin Hart, singer Bobby Brown and Mike Colter, of Netflix’s “Luke Cage,” are slated to present awards. Jamie Foxx will host.

BET Senior Vice President of Business Operations Donna Blackman said that the BET Experience spun out of an interest in building on the success of the BET Awards.

The awards show originated at the Kodak (now Dolby) Theatre in Hollywood, before bouncing to the Shrine Auditorium next to USC. The company realized that there was an interest in the celebrity aspect of the show, and in 2012 BET signed a deal to partner with Anschutz Entertainment Group, which

owns L.A. Live. The companies worked together to turn the single-day awards show into a multi-day event where fans are a key component. That latter aspect was realized through the BET Fan Fest, a slew of free happenings and attractions in the Convention Center.

“The fact that it continues to grow and we continue to find new and exciting ways to touch our fans is something that is important to us,” Blackman said.

“I think it’s everything that we hoped it would be.”

The infrastructure of L.A. Live, which includes Staples Center, multiple concert venues and restaurants, was appealing to BET brass.

“People can walk around, eat, and go to all the events that we have,” Blackman said.

Six years in, Zeidman agrees. He said the partnership has been beneficial for the event organizers, for BET and the city.

“I think it’s a major boost of the city’s economy,” Zeidman said. “It takes a weekend where there isn’t anything going on in June and elevates it.”

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Wale Thursday, 9:30 p.m. at The Novo Washington D.C.’s Wale has quietly cemented his place as one of hip-hop’s truly electric artists. The Grammy-nominated rapper’s About Nothing mixtape trilogy is a must-listen. Consider Wale always under the radar, but never underappreciated.

Chris Brown, SZA and Ella Mai Friday, 7 p.m. at Staples Center There is no bigger name on the BET Experience lineup than Brown. The bona-fide hit-making machine has seen seven of his eight studio albums reach the top five on the Billboard 200 list. Brown will be joined by singer SZA, who recently teamed with hip-hop kingpin Kendrick Lamar on the lead single of the Black Panther soundtrack.

Celebrity Basketball Game Saturday, noon at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall, Exhibit Hall B Nobody watches celebrity all-star games for the basketball, but with former NBA player Doug Christie and streetball legend Larry “Bone Collector” Williams lacing up their sneakers, you’ll certainly catch some highlights. Other participants include rappers Lil Dicky, The Game and Rich Homie. Desiigner will perform after the game.

Genius Talks: Charles D. King Saturday, 1:15 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall, Petree D King produced the critically acclaimed films Fences and Mudbound. With the hotly anticipated Sorry to Bother You slated to hit theaters on July 6, expect the accolades to keep flowing. King will discuss his career during a “Genius Talk,” part of the Fan Fest experience.

Actor Terry Crews will moderate the discussion.

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A Show With Serious Catitude Feline-Inspired Art Exhibit Comes to Downtown

Cat Art Show 3: The Sequel Returns Again features 142 works in the Fashion District’s Think Tank Gallery.

They include a photo of Paul Koudounaris’ cat Boba in devil’s gear. It is titled ”Mewcifer.”

photo by Paul Koudounaris, courtesy Cat Art Show

By Nicholas Slayton owntowners’ affinity for dogs is well-known: There’s a collection of dog parks in the community and every summer the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels hosts the pooch-people mingling event Dog Day Afternoon.

This week, however, cat lovers have taken over, in a very big, and artistic, way.

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The Fashion District’s Think Tank Gallery recently opened Cat Art Show 3: The Sequel Returns Again. The exhibit with 142 works of feline-inspired art debuted on Thursday, June 14, and continues through Sunday, June 24.

This year marks the exhibit’s second edition in Downtown Los Angeles, according to founder Susan Michaels. She said the 2018 iteration is denser than before, with more than five

dozen artists contributing works ranging from three-quarters of an inch to one that measures more than three feet by six feet. Participants include fashion photographer Ellen von Unwerth and painter Mark Ryden, along with Hugo Martinez, whose photos of his cat Princess Cheeto have become Instagram sensations.

The show is jammed with paintings and pictures of adorable cats, but many artists use felines as a jumping-off point to explore other topics. This year, politics played a major role, Michaels said. She pointed to Edel Rodriguez, who has gained attention for depictions of Donald Trump, and has a painting in the show titled “Bite Back.” It depicts a tiger with a shocked cat’s head in its mouth.

Other works take on issues of excess, female empowerment, sex and fame. Still, Michaels stressed that the focus is felines, not politics.

“This is about your interpretations of cats, or slang words based on cats or whatnot,” she said. “It’s something I love to see, giving these artists something of a challenge and seeing what they come up with.”

Of course, plenty of participants put cats in cute outfits. An artist who works under the name Horitomo has a painting of a cat and a mouse in traditional Japanese clothing drinking bottles of sake. Another artist painted Kanye West and Taylor Swift, with a cat tattoo and a cat sweater, respectively.

Then there’s “Mewcifer.” Paul Koudounaris’ portrait photograph shows an adorable kitten dressed in a red knit outfit, complete with horns, against a backdrop of a candle and a skull.

Koudounaris, an author and photographer who participated in the second edition of Cat Art Show, said he started photographing his cat Baba in a series of history-inspired outfits.

He said Baba knows how to play to the camera.

The artists come from around the globe, according to Michaels, leading to a number of perspectives on how cats are viewed. An artist from Dorset, England fashioned three anthropomorphic cat dolls. Other participants include a Brazil-

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The art in the show is for sale with prices starting at $225.

Admission is free on weekdays and $5 on weekends.

Another participant is Brandi Milne, who played with nostalgia for her contributions, a series of three paintings of cats with bows, dubbed “Bippy,” “Bop” and “Boo.” Having grown up with cats, Milne said that her works have a whimsical aesthetic, with soft focus and rosy-cheeked felines.

Part of the fun for the artists is seeing what everyone else creates. Milne said that people get really into cats, and artists are no exception. Koudounaris said that the cat art directive can seem limiting at first, but it actually opens up opportunities to create.

“Feline, and I’m talking about more than just cats, is a kind of archetype that’s been around since the ancient world,” Koudounaris said. “It’s something really latent. It’s interesting to see how different artists pursue or grapple with that archetype. It’s enigmatic, and it tends to be more feminine.”

Milne said that audiences are similarly enthralled by the works. She also noted that people can take cat love to extreme lengths.

“People go crazy for cats. Cat people in particular are very obsessive,” she said.

If the show prompts a yearning for feline companionship, viewers don’t have to travel far. On Thursday, June 21, City Hall (200 N. Spring St.) is hosting an “L.A. Kitty Hall” adoption event as part of Adopt a Cat month. It runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the third floor rotunda.

Cat Art Show 3: The Sequel Returns Again runs through June 24 at Think Tank Gallery, 939 Maple Ave. or catartshow. com. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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BET EXPERIENCE, 15 The options are diverse. In addition to the annual celebrity basketball game (a ticket is required), this year there is also a new celebrity dodgeball game. Then there is the lineup of “Genius Talks,” events that bring music, film and television giants together for thoughtful discussions. The talks are moderated in a lecture setting. The five chats on Friday and Saturday include film producer Charles D. King and hip-hop tastemaker Tip “T.I.” Harris.

Also drawing crowds to the Fan Fest is the Kicksperience, a celebration of sneaker culture that includes musical performances, basketball courts and video game stations. As the name suggests, classic and high-end sneaker vendors will be on site looking to showcase, sell and trade vintage sneakers.

A skateboarding element has been added to Kicksperience this year. A skate park will be erected in the Convention Center’s West Hall. Children can receive tips from professional skateboarders and attendees can pop a few kick flips as well.

“We have a great team of creative people who wanted to think of something fun and exciting,” Blackman said. “There are people who skateboard outside of the Fan Fest and I think it sparked some ideas. It’s a multicultural group of skateboarders and I think it will be exciting for fans.”

The Fan Fest also includes some fashion and beauty events, as well as a casting call, where those looking to break into the music, television and film industry can audition in front of BET talent scouts.

Although Fan Fest is free, its popularity prompted the organizers to create an online wristband system for entrance during the weekend. A will call system has been set up allowing people to grab their wristbands early and avoid long lines at the gates.

The addition of the wristband system indicates just how much the festival has grown in the last six years. The goal was always to create something that everyone can enjoy, Blackman said.

BET Experience is at L.A. Live, The Novo and the Los Angeles Convention Center on Thursday-Sunday, June 21-24. Tickets and information is available at bet.com/bet-experience. sean@downtownnews.com

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Alright, alright, alright. The Rooftop Cinema Club is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Dazed and Confused this week. The comedy about the final days of the 1976 school year in a small Texas town is full of laughs, angst and, most important, early glimpses of Matthew McConaughey. The film will screen on the outdoor deck at Level DTLA in the Financial District on Tuesday, June 19, at 8 p.m. It’s part of another busy week for the series; other screenings include the Bruce Willis-led sci-fi romp The Fifth Element on Wednesday, the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez biopic Selena on Thursday, and the Tom Cruise vehicle Top Gun on Friday. At 888 S. Olive St. or rooftopcinemaclub.com/los-angeles.

With one gloved fist, Olympic sprinter John Carlos helped ignite the discussion of the American athlete’s place in politics. The image of Carlos and fellow sprinter Tommie Smith, heads bowed with gloved fists raised at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, has become a symbol of human rights and political activism. Sports journalist Howard Bryant explores the interplay between black athletes and political discourse in his new book The Heritage, and he and Carlos (shown here) will discuss that theme and other subjects when they stop by the Central Library on Tuesday, June 19, as part of the Aloud discussion series. University of Southern California professor Dr. Todd Boyd will moderate the 7:30 p.m. discussion. The free event was fully reserved at press time, but standby seats may be available at the venue. At 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org.

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Relive those awkward yet unforgettable holiday dinners, and smile at how someone else’s family is more messed up than yours, by taking in the play The Humans.

Stephen Karam’s highly regarded work — it won the 2016 Tony for Best Play — opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, June 20 (there’s a preview on Tuesday), with much of the Broadway cast on hand. The Humans takes an emotional, hilarious and thoughtful look at relationships when the Blake family gathers for an intimate Thanksgiving dinner. Illness, old age and the throes of an ever-changing economy are recurrent themes. The show runs through July 29. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or centertheatregroup.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Howard Bryant and John Carlos at Aloud at the Central Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St. or lfla.org.

7:30 p.m.: The sports journalist and the former Olympian join USC’s Dr. Todd Boyd for a discussion on the politics of sports and the activism of black athletes in America.

Sir Don McCullin at Hauser and Wirth 901 E. Third St. or hauserwirth.com.

7 p.m.: The British photographer sits down with KCRW’s Warren Olney for a conversation about photojournalism and their respective careers.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Sebastian Edwards at Zocalo Public Square Redzone at Gensler, 500 S. Figueroa St. or zocalopublicsquare.org.

7:30 p.m.: The economist joins Warren Olney for a discussion about debt. They’ll try to determine if the U.S. can ever go bankrupt.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 An Evening With David Lynch Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway or acehotel.com/calendar/losangeles.

7 p.m.: The visionary behind “Twin Peaks” and many other works comes to discuss his career and his new memoir “Room to Dream.”

Green Galactic Anniversary Party 1720, 1720 E. 16th St. or ticketfly.com.

8 p.m.-1 a.m.: PR firm Green Galactic, which has worked on a plethora of projects in Downtown and beyond, celebrates its 25th anniversary with an all-ages underground techno warehouse party (in a totally legal, permitted venue). Performers include Ed Vertov, John Tejada and Daniel Troberg.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Fig Fest 735 S. Figueroa St. or artsbrookfield.com 5-10 p.m.: The cultural arm of Brookfield Properties closes out its series of June events at the FIGat7th shopping center.

There will be a beer garden and games, DJs, and performances by Thumpasaurus and indie pop band Wavves. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Silent PLAY Experiment Undisclosed location, silentplayexperiment.splashthat.com.

7 and 9:30 p.m.: A group of up to 30 strangers will come together for a riff on an immersive theater experience. Participants will throw a ball, build a fort and otherwise play with those they have never met. No talking is allowed, and shoes must be left at the door.

SUNDAY JUNE 24 Floor Improv Day Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St. or unionstationla.com.

2-5 p.m.: Union Station’s free series celebrating the L.A. dance world continues with percussionist Willie Neal. There will also be free samba and tango lessons, as well as a percussion workshop.

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Boogie down to Grand Park this week for the return of the evening summer series Dance DTLA. Heading into its 14th year, you’re invited to move and shake under the stars. The outdoor program launches Friday, June 22, with a different type of music each week. Opening night is Brazilian samba, and a band will play for free. If you’re concerned about your dance skills, or lack thereof, fret not, because instructors will be on scene to provide gratis lessons in a no-judgment environment. The event starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. and parking is just $5. At 200 N. Grand Ave. or musiccenter.org/dancedtla.

Psychobilly, which might best be described as the spawn of rockabilly and punk rock, is not for everyone. But for hardcore pyschobilly fans, Tiger Army is a standard-bearer. Expect the Theatre at Ace Hotel to pop off when the rockers, helmed by frontman Nick 13, swing by to celebrate the release of their latest EP, Dark Paradise. The shows, on Friday-Saturday, June 22-23, are billed as the group’s only live dates of the year as they prepare for their next full-length album. While there, try to count all the tattoos you see! At 929 S. Broadway or acehotel.com/calendar/losangeles.

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Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway or acehotel.com/calendar/losangeles.

June 20: Avant-garde rock and film scores from composer Yann Tiersen.

June 22-23: Embrace your inner psychobilly with two nights of Tiger Army.

Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com.

June 18-19: Dan Weiss Starebaby.

June 20: Samuel Blaser, Marc Ducret.

June 21: Erin Bentlage.

June 22-24: Mark de Clive-Lowe.

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LISTINGS, 18 Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org.

June 18: Enjoy the Americana of Christian Lee Hutson.

June 19: Sun June and Haunted Summer speak to the existential dualities of the months where our hemisphere is facing our nearest star.

June 20: The Pretty Flowers have a new album.

June 21: Clara-Nova has that indie-pop sound the kids love.

Café Fedora/Au Lac 710 W. First St., (213) 617-2533 or aulac.com.

June 23: Piano-driven jazz from the Ben Rosenblum Trio.

Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com.

June 22: Dan Kattan, Wicklow Atwater & the Fallen Flame.

June 24: The Sidemen honestly can’t pick a side. They are deeply aware of the irony.

Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com.

June 22: Two Friends.

June 23: A-Trak.

Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Boulevard, (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org.

June 21: Let Tommy Emmanuel wax philosophically about the wonders of guitars.

Grand Performances Two California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave. or grandperformances.org.

June 22: Pianist Chassol will bring his “Indiamore” score to life, inspired by travels in India.

Ham and Eggs Tavern 433 W. Eighth St. or hamandeggstavern.com.

June 21: Steven King, Hoboglyphs, Follies.

Moroccan Lounge 901 E. First St., (213) 395-0610 or themoroccan.com.

June 20: Even though Jamie Isaac has a song called “Wings,” this show is not a tribute to the wider “Cheers” universe.

June 21: Dance your minds away at a Kate Bush dance party.

June 22: Alternative aural ambience courtesy of Armors.

June 23: We will not be making cheap jokes about Haux. We are better than that.

Resident 428 S. Hewitt St. or (323) 316-5311 or residentdtla.com.

June 18: Brent Amaker and the Rodeo play both kinds of music, country and western. Yes, we ripped that line off from “The Blues Brothers.”

June 19: Get a Life, Pastel, Duster Lizzie, Standard Legal.

June 20: Krimewatch, Beach Bums, Entry, Anthony. So yeah, don’t commit any “krime.”

June 21: Spectral Voice, Mortiferum, Superstition, Kommand. All attendees should be prepared to fight the undead in case they rise during this show.

June 22: Jackie Jackson headlines Feminist Friday.

June 24: Pacific Range, Susy Sun, Late Night Union.

MORE LISTINGS Hundreds of listings of fun and interesting things to do in Downtown Los Angeles can also be found online at ladowntownnews.com/ calendar: Rock, Pop & Jazz; Bars & Clubs; Farmers Markets; Events; Film; Sports; Art Spaces; Theater, Dance and Opera; Classical Music; Museums; and Tours.

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LEGAL NAME CHANGE Superior court of California, County of Los Angeles ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. ES022421 Petitioner (name of each) Lauren Isabella Berger, 2675 Nottingham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LAUREN ISABELLA BERGER Proposed name: LAUREN HWANGFINKELMAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of hearing Date: 07/20/2018 Time: 8:30 AM Dept.: B The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 300 East Olive, Burbank, CA 91502, Burbank Courthouse. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in LA DOWNTOWN NEWS, 1264 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 of general circulation, printed in this county.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2018135611 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) SQUARE BUSINESS CUTS, 1357 E 83RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001, LA COUNTY, are hereby registered by the following registrants: (1) VANCE R. KNOX, JR. 1357 E 83RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant(s) began to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 06/2013 This statement was filed with DEAN C. LOGAN, Los Angeles County Clerk on JUNE 4, 2018.

NOTICE—This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2018123829 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) RICH BROWN COFFEE, 5317 ABBOTT PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042, LA COUNTY are hereby registered by the following registrants: (1) ROAST RIGHT NOW, LLC, 5317 ABBOTT PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant(s) began to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A This statement was filed with DEAN C. LOGAN, Los Angeles County Clerk on May 21, 2018.

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CIVIL SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BC672715 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TAMPA LIMO & CAR LLC d/b/a TAMPA LIMO & CAR, a Florida limited liability company; ROBERTO GONZALEZ, an individual; and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NATIONAL FUNDING, INC., a California corporation.

Notice! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

Aviso! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la information a continuacion.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self- Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees

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The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Los Angeles Superior Court, 111 N Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Neal S. Salisian / Yujin Chun, 550 South Hope Street, Suite 750, Los Angeles, CA 90071; Telephone: (213) 622-9100.

Date: (Fecha) August 17, 2017, Clerk of the Superior Court (Secretario), by Sherri R. Carter, Deputy (Adjunto), by C.L. Coleman SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDANDO): MIRLAND FREEMAN, an individual, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SYD’S OUTPOST & SUPPLY, a California Corporation NOTICE! You have been sued.

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There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARI0 despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

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Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente.

Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un program a de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los coslos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: (Número del Caso): BC685405 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): LASC, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de felefono def abogado def demandante, o def demandanfe que no fiene abogado, es): Eric J. Wu, Esq., Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, 841 Apollo Street #325, El Segundo, CA 90245 (424) 738-4400 DATE: December 7, 2017.

Sherri R. Carter, Clerk (Secretario), by Glorietta Robinson, Deputy (Adjunto).

Published June 18, 2018.

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Physicians are independent practitioners and not employed by Good Samaritan Hospital.

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