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Midtown Crossing Finally On Its Way

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Friday, May 28
On a 9 -2 vote, City Council gave the Mid-City community a boost by approving a plan that will allow the CIM development group to begin immediate construction of the Midtown Shopping Plaza (anchored by a Lowe’s home improvement center) at Pico and San Vincente.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 15:05 Read more...
 

Expo Light Rail. Safety First?

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It only takes a quick glance down Exposition Boulevard to know the Expo Light Rail line is coming, connecting the downtown transportation hub at 7th Street to Santa Monica and the sea and following the route of the old railroad tracks along Exposition.

But completion dates and final plans remain unclear and many of the details of the $862 million Phase 1 remain murky. It’s estimated opening date has been pushed back for at least 50 weeks from May 2010 into late 2011. Nonetheless, the second phase has entered an extensive planning stage.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 10:02 Read more...
 

$100 Worth of Food For $30

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The Treasure Box provides families and individuals with a substantial box of grocery store-quality food retailing between $65-100 for just $30 each. The Treasure Box cultivates relationships with more than 500 major food manufacturers across the country to purchase and provide top quality, nutritious food at sizeable volume discounts to the general public. It is a division of Good Source Solutions, a food distribution company with more than 20 years of service to non-profits, higher education institutions, government feeding programs and specialty markets.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 00:00 Read more...
 

The New Localism

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Driving home every night after a hard day’s work, I breathe a sigh of relief upon seeing this fellow. He’s standing there every evening at La Brea and San Vicente Blvd., welcoming me back to my Mid-City neighborhood.  With his outstretched arm, he defines the entrance to my ‘hood, as if gesturing “Here you are again, Renee, your community.”   And I think “Thank you Mr. Mid-City VIP Automotive Man.  It’s good to be home.”

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 00:27 Read more...
 

$5,000 Reward For Tips Leading to Arrests of Dogfighting Rings

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These pitbull puppies were rescued as a result of a massive multistate raid on dogfighting operations in July. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday launched a 24-hour tip line for local residents to report dogfighting.  Those who call the tip line (877-NO2-FITE) and provide information about a dogfighting ring, an upcoming dogfight or an individual who is involved in dogfighting will be able to collect up to $5,000 if the information leads to the arrest or conviction of individuals involved.

Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 10:42 Read more...
 


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