Tag Archive for: downtown los angeles

New LA eats


New Eating in LA As 2012 came and went, so did many restaurants in Los Angeles. But the new year ushered in an upspring of brilliant and novel eateries that are hopefully here to stay. From modern gastropubs to authentic Italian pizzerias, the melting pot of cuisines in this city continues to impress. BESTIA Hidden […]

Should medical marijuana be state or federally regulated?


Federal authorities closed a number of medical marijuana dispensaries throughout Downtown Los Angeles in September as part of an effort to cut down on the sale and use of the drug, which is legal in California for medical purposes but still considered illegal by the federal government. This month, the Drug Enforcement Administration followed up […]

In Photos: Expo Line Tour


The much-anticipated Expo Line is slated to open Phase 1 of the project April 28, 2012, connecting Downtown Los Angeles and the university to La Cienega Boulevard. Beginning June 2012, the route will extend to the Culver City end stop. Photos by Otto Hsiao | Daily Trojan          

LA State Historic Park brings nature to the city


Los Angeles is stereotyped as an urban metropolis congested with traffic and clouded in smog, and unfortunately few areas successfully fight that generalization. Even with all its urban hot spots, Los Angeles possesses some residents who appreciate nature and find it important to keep the city close to its roots. Before the city became the […]

Vintage store celebrates contemporary and retro fashion


Every time a girl realizes she must attend another outing, another date or anything in between, the search for the perfect outfit is on. And when it comes to dress hunting, the situation is even stickier. Oftentimes finding the perfect dress proves nearly impossible, but fashion figure Shareen Mitchell makes it easy. The vintage curator, […]