LADTN 12-30-19

DECEMBER 30, 2019 I VOL. 48 I #52

Goodbye’19, Hello ’20

As the Sun Sets on 2019, a Look at What Lies Ahead for Downtown 255 GRAND

u Live?

213.229.9777

SING

255grand.com

MUSEUM TOWER

213.626.1500

themuseumtowerapts.com

MUSEUM TOWER WHERE YOU LIVE

NOW LEASING

Love

213.626.1500

NOW

themuseumtowerapts.com

THE VOICE OF DOWNTOWN L.A. SINCE 1972

255 GRAND

213.229.9777

255grand.com

2 DOWNTOWN NEWS

DT

AROUND TOWN

Free Metro Rides on New Year’s Eve

T

hose looking to avoid driving on Tuesday evening are in luck. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is offering free bus and rail rides to all riders from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. It’s part of Metro’s annual holiday pricing, which provides discounted fares during the holiday season. In addition, rail service will run 24 hours that day so everyone can use it during late hours. As part of the deal, on New Year’s Day, buses will be on Sunday/ holiday scheduling, so some routes might not be in operation. More information, including which buses have been detoured, or which buses will be in operation during the holiday, is at thesource.metro.net.

South Park Micro-unit Development Plans Submitted

T

he Seattle-based Housing Diversity Corporation filled plans with the City to develop 151 micro-units in Downtown Los Angeles in the near future. The units, which would be constructed at 1317

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS

S. Grand Ave in an opportunity zone in the South Park neighborhood, would stand eight stories and comprise 57,000 square feet. Plans call for each unit to be around 325 square feet and hold a full kitchen, with a balcony facing most of Downtown L.A.’s skyline. The building will also hold 10,000 square feet of communal space and a large rooftop deck where residents can meet.

“Our proposal serves to bring greater housing options and access to a vibrant urban environment that can benefit from preserving or increasing socioeconomic diversity,” Brad Padden, founder of Housing Diversity Corporation said in a prepared statement.

The Los Angeles-based architecture firm Steinberg Hart is handling the design. STS Construction Services will also help with the construction. No timeline or budget was announced.

Downtown Hospital Purchased by Local Health Group

D

owntown Los Angeles’ acute care facility Good Samaritan Hospital has changed hands. Last week, the Whitter-based PIH Health announced that it has cleared the final hurdle to acquire Good Samaritan Hospital; it will be renamed PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital in the near future. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to a media release, PIH and Good Samaritan will spend most of the new year ironing out a transition plan.

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Good Samaritan Hospital was founded in 1885 and holds 408 beds. “Good Samaritan Hospital has an impressive 130-year history and we are thrilled to welcome their physicians, staff, volunteers and patients to the PIH Health network,” James R. West, PIH Health President and CEO, said in a prepared statement. Following the acquisition, PIH will now operates three hospitals, including facilities in Downey and Whittier and will provide close to 1,100 hospital beds.

Volunteer for the Annual Homeless Count

E

ach year, thousands of Angelenos fan out across Los Angeles in groups of three or more to gather information used to address Los Angeles’ mounting homelessness issue. The count, which occurs over a three-day period across various regions in Los Angeles, helps government officials and agencies better plan their homelessness response and provides a snapshot of the number of homeless people in Los Angeles, and where they are most centralized. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the agency responsible for addressing homelessness, is once again searching for volunteers for its annual count, which this year, will take place on Jan. 21-23. The Downtown count will occur on the final day of the tally and will meet at a soon-to-be-announced location. To sign up for the count, go to theycountwillyou.

org. Last year’s count found a 12% increase in homeless people living in Los Angeles County, and a 16% increase for people living in the City.

Chinese American Museum Receives Large Donation

T

he Chinese American Museum was gifted a $375,000 donation last week from U.S. Representative Judy Chu (27th District) and her brother Dean J. Chu in honor of their parents, May and Judson Chu. The funds will go toward the museum’s planned expansion project to add a new gallery to the museum’s space. “Congressmember Chu has been a tireless champion of our museum ever since we opened our doors in 2003,” Dr. Gay Yuen, President fo the Friends of the Chinese American Museum said in a prepared statement.

“We greatly value the encouragement and inspiration she has provided through the years.” The funds come via a trust set up by the Chu’s mother May. The funds are only eligible to be used for charitable purposes. The donation comes two weeks after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $730,000 to go toward expanding the museum. Plans call for a new, 1,500-square-foot gallery at 511 N. Main St. Currently the museum has 7,200 square feet of space. The Chinese American Museum is housed in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument’s Garnier Building, the oldest surviving building in Los Angeles.

Auto + Renters = Savings

Auto + Renters = Savings

And those savings could add up to $600* So put your Auto and Renters together with State Farm® and let the savings begin.

GET TO A BETTER STATE.® CALL ME TODAY

Karla Greene, Agent

Insurance Lic#: 0I67776

213-239-9675 or Karla@KarlaGreene.com Visit: www.karlagreene.com (fax: 213-239-9679) Karla Greene Insurance and Financial Services Inc. *Average annual per household savings based on a national 2010 survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm.

5 OFF $

LUNCH

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

DOWNTOWN APARTMENT FOR RENT *

SPECIAL

Gourmet Fast Casual Restaurant Since 1973 7 Days-7am to 10pm • FREE Parking • We Cater 1657 W. 3rd St. at Union Ave. • 213-483-8885 *ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE. 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER, PER VISIT. EXPIRES 1/31/2O

1203037

One Bedroom (948 Sq. Ft.)

PROMENADE 121 S. Hope, Apt. # 005 Outside Pool, Gym, Sauna, Parking Garage, 24 Hr. Security.

Next to Walt Disney Concert Hall & City Hall.

Close to Court Houses.

$2,200/Mo. INCLUDES WATER & CABLE 213-268-5371

DECEMBER 30, 2019

DOWNTOWN NEWS 3

DOWNTOWNNEWS.COM

IT’ S TIME for clergy sexual abuse to stop.

NEW LAW JAN. 1, ACT NOW!

Attorney Advertising

Know your options and your rights.

Contact us about the California Child Victims Act today.

Call confidentially.

1-800-ITS-TIME

11812 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 | AndersonAdvocates.com

4 DOWNTOWN NEWS

DT

EDITORIALS

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

TAKE MY PICTURE GARY LEONARD

Make 2020 Better Than 2019

B

y the end of this week, Angeleno’s will have flipped their calendar to the new year, welcoming not just the end of 2019, but the start of a fresh decade of possibilities.

Plenty of us will be making our New Year’s Resolutions, struggling not to break them during the first few weeks of the new year, a tradition that stretches back to Ancient Rome.

The start of the new year is a great time to look at the highs and lows of the past 12 months. As we look forward to 2020, we remain optimistic that Downtown will endure the hiccups of 2019, finding itself in a far better position around this same time next year.

The year 2019 came off almost like a year filled with setbacks.

Homelessness in the region took a turn for the worst, experiencing double digit increases in both the city and county, as well as locally in Skid Row, which many can cite as the epicenter of Los Angeles’ homeless crisis. City Controller Ron Galperin issued two scathing reports criticizing both the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s metrics and outreach guidelines, and the use of over $1 billion in Proposition HHH funds.

Homicides spiked in the region, almost eclipsing the decade high, and major development projects like Oceanwide Plaza either stalled, or endured major timeline shifts.

But heading into 2020, there is still plenty to be excited for. For the first time in over a decade, Downtown Los Angeles will have a representative without the last name Huizar after Councilman José Huizar is termed out of office in November, marking a major and exciting change to the Downtown landscape. Leading the pack to replace the longtime politician is Senate President pro tempore Kevin de León and former Los Angeles Unified School District President Monica Garcia.

At the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Peter Lynn, who announced that he was stepping down at the end of the year, will be replaced with a new executive director who will be equally tasked with tackling the regions growing homeless crisis.

Large community service developments like the Terasaki Budokan in “Skidrokyo,” the amalgamous area between the neighborhood known as Skid Row and Little Tokyo, will bring new community amenities to the area, while First and Broadway Park, is expected to break ground in 2020, which will eventually add much needed recreation and relaxation space to the civic center.

Perla, the first new high rise housing project in the Historic Core is slated to open as well, bringing new residents to the Broadway corridor and on a macro level, the city is slated to adopt the DTLA 2040 plan, which sets new guidelines for the future development of Downtown over the next two decades.

This past year was a period of transitions and setbacks, but not without its accomplishments. But when we sit down next year to catalogue the ups and downs of 2020, we believe that there will be far more ups than downs as Downtown takes advantage of the upcoming opportunities to take massive steps forward.

Los Angeles Downtown News 1264 W. First Street Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-481-1448 realpeople@downtownnews.com

Echo Park

Downtown Piano Tuner & Composer Drew Lesso December 20, 2019

DT

COMMENTS

In response to the article “A New Look and Gallery Space is Coming to the Chinese American Museum ” by Sean P. Thomas: This is great news. The Chinese American Museum is a great part of Downtown. But a criticism that I’ve always had is that it felt like if you’ve been there once, you never had to return unless something huge was happening. If this means more exhibits, I’m all for it.

— Simon Barnett I took my kids there and I think they really enjoyed it.

[We] will return once the work is done.

— Yessenia Hernandez

I don’t know anyone who goes to the row enough to make something like this successful. It was a big gamble that didn’t pay off. In fact, the entire model behind the Row is kind of mindboggling.

— A reader who goes by the name of “Frank Typhoon” In response to the article “The Los Angeles Public Library Ends Late Fees ” by Sean P. Thomas: Because low-income people can’t follow rules? Don’t insult the poor.

— Thomas Guzowski

In response to the article “Supreme Court Keeps Boise Ruling in Place” by Nicholas Slayton:

Hey You! Speak Up!

The status quo isn’t working. This is disappointing.

Something else needs to be done before the homeless problem gets even worse. I don’t have faith in that happening though.

— Victoria Wallace

Downtown News wants to hear from people in the community. If you like, or dislike, a story or editorial, let us know. Or weigh in on something you feel is important to the community.

Participation is easy. Post a comment online at the bottom of any story, or go to downtownnews.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the “Letter to the Editor” link. For guest opinion proposals, email sthomas@timespublications.com.

In response to the article “The Manufactory, DTLA’s Massive and Ambitious Restaurant Complex, has Closed” by Sean P. Thomas:

STAFF WRITERS: Nicholas Slayton, Sean P. Thomas CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Tom Fassbender, Jeff Favre ART DIRECTOR: Brian Allison PHOTOGRAPHER: Gary Leonard ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: Catherine Holloway, Michael Lamb DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Salvador Ingles DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT: Lorenzo Castillo FOUNDER EMERITUS: Sue Laris

1620 W. FOUNTAINHEAD PARKWAY, SUITE 219 TEMPE, ARIZONA 85282 PRESIDENT: Steve T. Strickbine VICE PRESIDENT: Michael Hiatt

S I N C E 19 7 2 facebook: L.A. Downtown News

twitter: DowntownNews

instagram: @ladowntownnews

©2019 Times Media Group. Los Angeles Downtown News is a trademark of Times Media Group. All rights reserved. The Los Angeles Downtown News is the must-read newspaper for Downtown Los Angeles and is distributed every Monday throughout the offices and residences of Downtown Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Downtown News has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation in Court Judgement No. C362899. One copy per person.

DECEMBER 30, 2019

DOWNTOWNNEWS.COM

GOODBYE ‘19, HELLO ‘20

Looking Back at 2019

Cataloguing the Biggest Headlines in Downtown Los Angeles Over the Past 12 Month

By Sean P. Thomas and Nicholas Slayton hings in Los Angeles move quickly, but while people are getting ready to celebrate the start of the next decade, just as many people are taking a moment to look back before closing the book on 2019. it’s a great time to go back and take stock of some of the headline grabbing events that have occurred in the central city.

Below is a rundown of some of the biggest headlines across a variety of topics that grabbed Downtown resident’s attention in 2019.

T

News and Politics The year started off with a bit of history, as the waterfall at the Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial monument on Hope Street was turned on for the first time in over 42 years, marking the final stretch of a slate of renovation work planned for the monument. The

renovations would be officially completed in July, with the burial of a new time capsule in the monument’s flag base.

The closing year also saw the City Council race heat up, as candidates begun to throw their hats into the ring to potentially replace outgoing councilman José Huizar. Former State President pro tempore Kevin de León emerged as a front-runner earlier on, alongside former Los Angeles Unified School District Board President Monica Garcia. Richelle Huizar, the wife of José Huizar, had previously announced in 2018 to run for her husband’s seat, but opted to drop out, just a few weeks after FBI agents were seen raiding Huizar’s home, City Hall office and Boyle Heights offices. No charges have been filed.

We did get additional details on those raids in 2019 however. In January, a search warrant attached to the raids was obtained, revealing the scope of the investigation,

which included mayoral staff, Chinese developers and multiple City Hall officials and staffers. No arrests have been made and, again, no charges have been filed. However, the question of how to restore trust in city government, despite the raids, have been a topic of discussion during the lead up to this March’s primary election vote.

On the law and order side, Downtown also was reintroduced to a familiar face, as Timothy Harrelson was tapped to step in as Commanding Officer of Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division.

The City also placed a spotlight on illegal dumping, seeking to raise fines for those found guilty of either illegally leaving refuse on the streets, or refusing to sign up for proper trash hauling services.

The annual homeless count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found a sharp increase in people living without homes. The count, which is conducted every year over a three-day period in January, found a 16% rise in homelessness in the city and a 12% rise in the county compared to 2018 numbers. In Downtown’s Skid Row, there was an 11% rise over 2018, up to Continued on page 6

Next stop: more connections in DTLA. Beginning January 10, 2020, expect westbound 1st St to be closed between Vignes St and Alameda St, through April 2020 in downtown LA. This major milestone marks the transition to the final phase of construction for the Regional Connector Transit Project and brings this project one step closer to completion.

Plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Learn more at metro.net/regionalconnector.

DOWNTOWN NEWS 5

photo by Gary Leonard

Construction at Oceanwide Plaza has not resumed in full since ceasing in January, despite claims from Oceanwide Holdings that construction would resume just a few weeks after the initial shutdown.

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS

6 DOWNTOWN NEWS

REVIEW, 5 4,757 people. The count also found that 17% of people on the streets were experiencing homelessness for the first time.

In response to the numbers, there were a number of actions taken to try and help alleviate the crisis. The city received $20 million in state Homelessness Emergency Aid Program funds, of which $2.7 million was allocated for hygiene programs on Skid Row. The city also continues to try and expand its Bridge Housing program, with two more in the works in Downtown.

The Downtown Women’s Center opened a women’s only overnight shelter in August, and the Union Rescue Mission opened its own overnight shelter in its former employee parking lot after close to a year of construction and organizing.

But while the city and county move forward on ways to combat the homeless crisis, other government offices were finding issues with their rollout. An audit from City Controller Ron Galperin found that LAHSA was failing to meet a majority of its stated goals, including housing placement and contacts, and that its outreach methods were not working as intended. A separate audit said that the city is failing to meet goals for Proposition HHH, the $1.2 billion bond meant to fund permanent supportive housing. Galperin’s office cited rising construction costs and lengthy processes as the main reasons.

The city and county’s efforts to address took another blow late this year when LAHSA Executive Director Peter Lynn announced that he was stepping down. Heidi Marston, who currently serves as chief program officer, will step in as the interim executive director after Lynn officially exits at year’s end.

On a more personal note, in August, the Arizona-based Times Media Publications purchased Los Angeles Downtown News alongside four other papers previously owned by Southland Publishing.

Development and Business The biggest news in Downtown development this year is what didn’t develop. At the start of the year, Oceanwide Holdings announced that work had stopped at the massive $1 billion Oceanwide Plaza, citing financing issues and a funding shortfall. Experts pointed to the Chinese government’s capital control efforts as a reason for the financial troubles. Nearly a full year later and the project remains stalled. Some minor additions have been done, but activity on the site is a fraction of what it had been.

However Downtown was not without positive development news. In February, the $1 billion housing and retail project The Grand, designed by Frank Gehry, broke ground on Bunker Hill, 15 years after it was originally proposed.

Other projects wrapped. The final Metropolis tower converted to apartments, now known as Thea at Metropolis. MacFarlane Partners’ Park Fifth, just north of Pershing Square, opened its combined 660 residential units to the public in the fall.

The 472-unit Aliso complex in the Arts District opened as well, reshaping part of the neighborhood next to Sci-ARC and adding a new paseo linking Third Street and Traction Avenue. Not to be outdone, LA Plaza Village, after three years of construction, reached the finish line, brining 355 units and four massive murals to the area that borders Chinatown and the Civic Center.

New hotels, including the nine-room Firehouse Hotel in the Arts District and the Hoxton Hotel on Broadway, arrived. More are in

the works; in May, the CitizenM hotel planned for Fourth and Spring streets broke ground.

There was also some exciting retail news.

The Alamo Drafthouse, a dine-in movie theater chain, officially opened in The Bloc in August, four years after it was originally set to arrive. The cannabis industry grew its retail presence, with new stores such as Stiizy and Sweetflower arriving on the eastern side of Downtown.

On the culinary side of Downtown, new additions drew crowds, while the exit of a few longtime favorites created consternation from foodies.

However, over the course of the year, some big named restaurants have opted to close. Over the course of just 11 months, The Manufactory came and went and Cafe Pinot, a favorite for the business lunch crowd, also ceased operations at its longtime Maguire Gardens home at the Los Angeles Public Library. Tony Esnault and Yassmin Sarmadi, owners of the influential Church and State in the Arts District, sold their concept to a group led by Bill Chait and later reopened under the same moniker.

Possibly the biggest culinary headline of the year, was the release of the all-California Michelin Guide, which marked the tiny red book’s return to Los Angeles for the first time in nearly a decade. Four Downtown eateries, Orsa and Winston, Q Sushi, Shibumi and Hayato received one-star designation.

Arts This past year was a major one for Downtown’s artistic calendar. Venues in the area played host to everything from John Leguizamo’s one-man show Latin History for Morons to massive festivals such as the All My Friends electronic music celebration. Rapper Tyler, the Creator brought his Camp Flog Gnaw back to Dodger Stadium, but crowds were disap-

DECEMBER 30, 2019

pointed when the previously unannounced special guest was revealed to be Drake.

Major works and exhibitions were showcased as well. Composer Yuval Sharon wrapped up a three-year residency at the Los Angeles Philharmonic with his immersive opera Atlas. Across the street at the Museum of Contemporary Art, the space celebrated 40 years with exhibitions pulling from its permanent collection and paying homage to its past shows. At The Broad, their exhibit on art in the civil rights Soul of a Nation drew massive crowds eager to see the work of Robert Frank and Betye Star, among others. Also at The Broad museum, Iranian artist Shirin Neshat unveiled I Will Greet the Sun Again, a massive retrospective of more than 20 years of her photography and movies. It also included a new two-part movie Land of Dreams.

This year also saw some leadership shakeups at some major artistic institutions. In January, Mark Murphy, the founding executive director at Redcat, stepped down from his post after 16 years. Placido Domingo, the famous tenor and long-running general director of the L.A. Opera, resigned in the wake of accusations of sexual misconduct from 20 women; subsequent performances at other American opera houses were canceled, although he still retains international bookings. Also on Bunker Hill, Los Angeles Philharmonic CEO Simon Woods abruptly stepped down a week before the season began, and only after a year and a half on the job. Chad Smith was appointed his replacement. In April, Meghan Pressman was announced as the new CEO of the Center Theatre Group, which operates the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. sthomas@timespublications.com and nslayton@timespublications.com

The Seven Best New Downtown Bars of 2019 These New Watering Holes Offer Something for Everyone, from Cocktail Connoisseurs to Casual Imbibers

By Nicholas Slayton his past year saw some seismic moves in Downtown’s culinary world. Long-running spots closed, big-name additions such as The Manufactory recently shuttered and a number of chefs staked out new and interesting concepts in the Central City.

But while the culinary scene remains in flux, 2019 was a fantastic year for nightlife in Downtown. Aside from the bevy of existing bars, Downtown got a new mix of spaces, from low-key wine bars to branches of some iconic cocktail spaces. It’s a cocktail enthusiast’s dream, with plenty of places to hang your hat, take a seat and settle in for a drink or three.

And with New Year’s Eve around the corner and the year winding down, it’s worth looking at the additions to Downtown’s potable landscape.

T

The Los Angeles branch of Death & Co. arrived in December bringing two bars to the Arts District.

Here are seven of the best new openings from 2019: Death & Co.: The latest nightlife addition to Downtown Los Angeles is one of its most anticipated. Death & Co., the celebrated Manhattan East Village cocktail spot opened its Arts District location this past month. The space is two-fold, with a walkup space called the Standing Room in the front and a seated, larger bar in the back.

The Standing Room focuses on easily sippable and approachable drinks, with rum sours and variations on familiar drinks like an Americano or whiskey highball (this one heavy on pear flavor). Death & Co. proper is a more intricate affair. The menu is divided by flavor profile, and range from revisions on martinis to smoky mezcal cocktails served with plenty of citrus. The basement bars, with black marble counters and dark

photo courtesy Death & Co.

wood walls, have a moody and intimate atmosphere reflecting Death & Co.’s East Coast roots. And despite the trend of cocktail bars going for $15 or even $16 prices, drinks here are mostly a more affordable $10-$12, with a few around $14.

At 810 E. Third St. or deathandcompany.com.

Mullin Wine Bar: At the end of August, the Music Center unveiled a slew of new dining options as part of the revamped Music Center Plaza. For the drink-fo-

cused, Mullin Wine Bar offered the biggest draw. The focus of the new space is on fermented grape juice, with a strong mix of Californian, Italian and French wines.

However, it also has a solid cocktail program from Christiaan Röllich, with no drink feeling too familiar or basic. A harissa and tequila-based Spice Station works, while the bourbon and pomegranate molasses blended Grand Cape provides some heartier kicks.

At 135 N. Grand Ave. or themullinla.com.

Continued on page 9

DECEMBER 30, 2019

DOWNTOWN NEWS 7

DOWNTOWNNEWS.COM

Three Big Trends for 2020 D

By Sean P. Thomas uring the lead up to 2019, many Angelenos pinpointed the upcoming calendar year to be one to remember. With hindsight being what it is, it’s safe to say that they were not wrong.

But, as the saying goes, there’s always next year, and 2020 is shaping up to be just as important for Downtown Los Angeles, with some major events on the horizon.

Below are some of the things in the realms of politics, development and culinary spaces to keep an eye out for in 2020.

The Political Carousel While the elephant in the room is the 2020 general election, which will test whether the United States is keen on another four years of President Donald Trump, the upcoming election will also disclose who Downtown, and the other neighborhoods of City Council District 14 consider to be the right person to replace longstanding Downtown representative José Huizar.

Huizar, who was elected to the seat in 2005, will be termed out in November.

Seeking to replace the councilman is a mix of first-time and seasoned candidates, led by former State Senate President pro tempore Kevin de León and former Los Angeles Unified School District Board President Monica Garcia. The two candidates are front-runners in a crowded field of can-

Downtown developments. The $1 billion Oceanwide Plaza, located next to L.A. Convention Center and L.A. Live, ceased construction in January, pledging to resume construction within months. Since that announcement, 12 months of silence has rung out of the eyesore, with little to no discussion about when construction at the building will recommence.

Owned by the China-based Oceanwide Holdings, experts say that the stall is a result of the Chinese government cracking down on direct international investments.

The building is expected to comprise 504 condominiums and a 154-room Park Hyatt hotel. It’s not the only Downtown project being developed by or heavily dependent on Chinese funds. Greenland USA’s Metropolis hit a stall in its last stretch, having only recently finished its fourth tower in December. Shenzhen New World Group plans to redevelop the L.A. Hotel, while Shenzhen Hazens is working on a two-tower complex to replace the Luxe City Center Hotel across the street from L.A. Live.

Similarly, FBI officials have placed a microscope on City Hall and the flow of foreign — mostly Chinese — political contributions.

A search warrant tied to an FBI investigation that seemingly began in November with the raiding of Huizar’s home and City Hall and Boyle Heights offices, seemed to be in large part attached to a probe of possible bribery, extortion and money laundering involving city officials. It’s worth noting that Huizar, and other officials named in the war-

didates that includes marketing specialist Cyndi Otteson, DLANC representative Marcus Lovingood and many more.

The primary election will be held in March.

The top two vote getters will face off in November’s general election.

Once elected, those officials will be tasked with tackling a homeless crisis that has seemingly spiraled out of control in Downtown Los Angeles. The most recent homeless count found nearly 60,000 Angelenos living without permanent shelter in Los Angeles on any given night, and with billions of taxpayer dollars attached to the issue in the form of new shelters and programs and little progress being made on curbing the issue, the person who sits in the CD14 will have extra focus placed on how they approach the humanitarian concern.

Chinese Development in Downtown At this point, it’s almost a cliché to say that Downtown Los Angeles is in the midst of a development boom, but, borrowing another cliché: if the shoe fits...

Glass and steel high-rises and plenty of smaller boutique hotels and developments opened or began construction in 2019, which will only continue in 2020 as Downtown barrels toward housing close to a 125,000 people by 2040.

A major trend to keep an eye on in 2020 is the state of Chinese investments in

Convenience

DOWNLOAD THE APP SIGN UP TODAY!

“Now in Your Neighborhood”

RACK UP POINTS FOR THE THINGS YOU BUY EVERY DAY. REDEEM THOSE POINTS FOR FREE REWARDS. PLUS, GET A FREE DRINK OR SNACK WHEN YOU REGISTER.

At Olympic & Alameda St.

THANK YOU

EARN

points for every $1 you spend

For Making Your 7-Eleven a Huge Success!

REDEEM your points for FREE food & drink

rant, have not been charged.

How, or if these developments come under heightened scrutiny, or if developments like Oceanwide continue to remain dormant will be an important storyline to follow in 2020.

Check, Please?

The culinary scene in Downtown Los Angeles has been particularly interesting in 2019, with a number of glitzy restaurants and bars going the way of the dodo, while newcomers look to take advantage of Downtown’s hip and explorative population.

The restaurant industry has always been a tough nut to crack, with most restaurants failing to get through their first year of business. Downtown had plenty of businesses that fell into that group like The Manufactory and Simone, but also saw a number of longstanding businesses like Café Pinot opt to go another route.

While not everyone closed due to shrinking profit margins, it is worth noting that the restaurant trend, despite the influx of new, wealthier clientele snatching up expensive condos and apartments, begs the question: How much is too much?

We might get that answer in 2020. New bars like the lauded Death & Co. are looking at 2020 to stake their claim, while restaurants like Red Herring on Grand Avenue will try to capture an audience amongst an increasingly crowded field.

How that will play out remains to be seen, but in 2020, we’ll certainly get closer to that answer. sthomas@timespublications.com

ly n o + for 00 5 CLASSIC WINGS

LARGE PIZZA

$10.

x +Ta

SCORE

bonus offers to get rewards even faster

Our 7-Eleven / 76 / Propane staff is here for you 24/7.

We take pride in our store and it shows. Stop in and say hi, we look forward to seeing you!

ATM

©

ALWAYS OPEN New El Segundo Location 2161 El Segundo Blvd.

310-648-7697

213-627-5008

T

ST

OL YM

PI

C

BL VD

S ALAMEDA

Amazon Lockers at both our Locations: DTLA “Chalus” & El Segundo “Sipla”

Se Habla Español

7 TH S

NTR

At Olympic & Alameda St.

S CE

1800 E. Olympic Blvd.

7 Eleven Staff (above left to right): Guillermo and Bertha. (right): Manuel, Propane Manager.

AL A VE

PROPANE (REFILL), GAS & DIESEL 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A WEEK

H

K103164 - 57590 - PUMP TOPPER EXTENDER 21X13 3LRETK

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS

8 DOWNTOWN NEWS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Eleven Entertainment Events for 2020

The high art circus Cirque du Soliel is back at Dodger Stadium next month, bringing the extreme sports-inspired Volta to Los Angeles.

2020 Brings Big Shows, Exhibits, Concerts and More to DTLA

By Nicholas Slayton his past year had its ups and downs, but one certainty was that Downtown hosted dozens of engaging and creative festivals, exhibitions, and concerts.

One-man shows like Leguizamo’s record-breaking Latin History for Morons, and Mike Bribiglia’s The New One enthralled audiences at the Music Center, while on the other side of town, East West Players put their unique spin on a classic jukebox musical, Mamma Mia!.. rapper Tyler, the Creator brought his quasi musical carnival to the Dodger Stadium grounds and the Adult Swim music festival got “swifty” at the Banc of California stadium to legions of adoring fans. Not to be outdone, the museums pulled out all the stops, bringing fresh exhibits like Annie Liebovitz, The Early Years, 1970-1983: Archive Project No.1 to Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District, and Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, 1963-83,, which explored an often under recognized segment of art history.

That trend doesn’t appear to be letting up for 2020.

The full line-up of shows coming to Downtown have not been released, but the winter and spring offer a wide range of noteworthy events, from opera to postminmalistic installation. Here are 11 exhibitions and shows worth seeing in the new year.

T

S

CIRQUE DU SOLIEL

Jan. 18-March 8 at Dodger Stadium he high-flying acrobats of Cirque du Soliel are returning to Los Angeles in January. This time they’re bringing their show Volta, about the mythical topic of extreme sports, to a big tent set up just outside of Dodger Stadium. So while there are aerial feats, there are also BMX ballet duets, and other acts reflecting the kind of competition found in events like the X Games. As with any Cirque du Soliel show, expect dazzling acrobatics, mind-bending contortion and plenty of whimsy.

At 1000 Vin Scully Ave. or cirquedusoliel.com.

T

atus, and Angelenos can expect a mix of new tracks and fan-favorite cuts from their debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary.

At 448 S. Main St. or spacelandpresents.com.

REGGIE WATTS & KAREN

Jan. 30 at the Teragram Ballroom here’s not much Reggie Watts can’t do.

The actor, comedian, writer and musician has made waves as one half of the group Wajatta, and now he’s bringing his solo show to City West. Joined by his backing band Karen, Watts will likely be mixing it up, improvising drum-heavy compositions and throwing in some humor along the way. He also has impressive beatboxing skills, so don’t be surprised if he goes on a tear.

At 1234 W. Seventh St. or teragramballroom.com.

T

EURYDICE

WOLF PARADE

Feb. 1-23 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion he L.A. Opera’s first show of the new year is the world premiere of Eurydice, a POV-flipped take on the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Written by playwright Sarah Ruhl, it follows Eurydice (Danielle de Niese) as she dies on her wedding day and descends into Hades, where she finds her lost family.

At 135 N. Grand Ave. or laopera.com.

I

AL DI LÁ: AN EVENING OF SOUND WORKS BY SIMONE FORTI

Jan. 30 at The Regent f you like indie rock, you’re in luck. Wolf Parade, the Canadian stalwarts of the genre, are coming to Downtown in support of their forthcoming album Thin Mind. The group has been steadily turning out new music since their return from hi-

photo courtesy Cirque du Soliel

Jan. 14-Feb. 16 at The Ahmanson Theatre ting, the former frontman for The Police, stars in this musical inspired by his upbringing in a English ship-building town. The Last Ship tells the story of Gideon who comes home to find the shipyard closing and his town unsure of its future.

Labor fights grow as a foreman, played by Sting, tries to keep the yard open for as long as possible. The score and songs are all composed by Sting.

At 135 N. Grand Ave. or centertheatregroup.org.

and scores through often unconventional means (i.e. metal nails). In February she presents a retrospective on 50 years of those sonic creations. The program will include more than half a dozen of her songs, performed by Forti and collaborators.

At 631 W. Second St. or redcat.org. photo by Jason Underhill

THE LAST SHIP

S

REE MORTON: THE PLANT THAT HEALS MAY ALSO POISON

Feb. 16-June 14 at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles ee Morton passed away in 1977 but left a major impact on postminimalism and contemporary art, with large-scale but succinct paintings and sculptures. The ICALA is hosting the first major American exhibition of her work in 40 years, mixing full pieces with some sketches, drawings, and other archival works. In February the museum is also showcasing the readymade work of Los Angeles-based artist Ann Greene Kelly.

At 1717 E. Seventh St. or theicala.org.

R

T

Feb. 1 at REDCAT imone Forti is best known for her dancing and choreography, but she’s spent much of her career creating songs

showcasing nine of Fontana’s experimental installations, each one showing an artist trying to use new technology to better convey his vision.

At 901 E. Third St. or hauserwirth.com.

LUCIO FONTANA. WALKING THE SPACE: SPATIAL ENVIRONMENTS, 1948-1968

Feb. 13-April 12 at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles he late artist Lucio Fontana spent the last 20 years of his life experimenting with how to present his paintings, sometimes even forgoing canvas to use neon to illustrate a wall. Each of his installations played with the space around him, and now the Arts District’s Hauser & Wirth is

T

WHISTLEBLOWER

March 21 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel CLA’s Center for the Art of Performance continues to offer eclectic programming at Broadway’s Theatre at Ace Hotel.

This spring it brings Whistleblower, inspired

U

DECEMBER 30, 2019

photo courtesy CAP UCLA

by Edward Snowden’s 2013 exposure of illegal government surveillance on American citizens. Spoken word performer Jerry Quickley will read from a projected text, trying to make sense of our new high-tech age, while composer Phillip Glass provides live musical accompaniment. The concert will also include a performance of another Glass work, Is Infinity Odd or Even?

At 929 S. Broadway or cap.ucla.edu.

DOWNTOWN NEWS 9

DOWNTOWNNEWS.COM

left and the only constant. Their songs range from anthemic pop-punk to raw, short and gritty tracks, but their intensity never lets up. So when they take over Beverly Boulevard’s Bootleg Theater, it will get loud.

They’re touring in support of a new album, The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City.

At 2220 W. Beverly Blvd. or bootlegtheater.com.

STORMZY

May 27 at The Novo f you don’t know Stormzy, you’re missing out on the biggest star of the British grime and rap scene. The Glastonbury festival-headlining performer arrives in Downtown with catchy beats and politically charged lyrics. He’s on tour for his new album Heavy Is the Head, so expect to hear his latest singles “Audacity” and “Own It.” And even if you’re not familiar with British politics, you’ll likely end up singing along to his scorching 2019 track “Vossi Bop.” At 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or thenovodtla.com. nslayton@timespublications.com.

I

BEACH SLANG

March 26 at The Bootleg Theater each Slang is a stalwart of the Sub Pop Records alternative scene, even if frontman James Alex is the only original member

B

BEST BARS, 6 Pilot: If the theatrical scene of Bunker Hill isn’t your jam or if dive bars can be too claustrophobic, the rooftop bar at the new Hoxton Hotel is a great alternative. The hotel has its own restaurant, Sibling Rival, but the rooftop space Pilot is just as big of a draw. It’s a Mediterranean-focused restaurant, but the bar is open during the day and evening, with everything from boozy and large punch bowls to bottles of High Life. The cocktail menu is intricate and varied, with drinks like the cahaca and sherry-based 12 to Midnight or the Gone Coastal, with lots of rum and tequila. The building is also situated in just the right spot so that there are nice views of Downtown, especially at sunset. In a time when rooftop bars like Perch and Broken Shaker attract huge crowds, another addition to that niche field is always nice.

At 1060 S. Broadway or pilotdtla.com.

Queensberry: Downtown started 2019 losing one of its more interesting nightclubs; Honeycut mixed high-end, even health-focused cocktails with a massive light-up dance floor and club energy.

In its place came The Queensberry. The space is a bit more glitzy — dark wood with a lot of gold trim is the main aesthetic here — and the menu is heavy on whiskey and champagne, but if the club atmosphere is what you’re looking for, this is one of the most energetic openings in 2019. It even has a colorful dance floor, for when you inevitably feel the need to bust a move. Just remember, it’s only open Wednesday-Saturday.

At 819 S. Flower St. or circa93.com/the-queensberry.

Firehouse Hotel Bar: Earlier this year, the former Engine Co. No. 17 building on Santa Fe Avenue got the boutique make-

over, turning the two-story structure into nine high-end hotel rooms, paired with a restaurant and bar. The sleek bar in the back of the building is open to the public and open early (noon on weekdays, 11 a.m. on weekends), with an extensive spirit selection and plenty of beers on tap. The Sunday tiki drinks menu is always a welcome addition, given Downtown’s scarcity in tiki bars.

At 710 S. Santa Fe Ave. or firehousela.com.

Video Vortex: The Alamo Drafthouse’s arrival at The Bloc was a big addition to Downtown — the multiplex known for its mix of major releases, independent films and special events added to Downtown’s collection of nightlife destination. But it’s also hosts a really strong bar. Alongside being able to order drinks in the theater, the downstairs Video Vortex has an impressive menu. There are 48 beers on tap, plus a cocktail list of traditional favorites, but also modern spins based on films like True Grit and Spectre. It’s a good spot to check out, ahead of a film or not.

At 700 W. Flower St. or drafthouse.com/los-angeles.

Angeleno Wine Co: This tiny winery is a recent addition to Downtown, now in its second year of production in Chinatown.

Over the summer the winery officially unveiled its tasting room. The weekend bar at Angeleno Wine Co. has more than half a dozen varietals available, from grenaches to rosé, with the owners on hand to run through the details on each of their wines, and Downtown’s often forgotten history of vineyards. The space feels open despite the small, 1,500-square-foot confines of the winery, and customers can sit and drink next to the aging barrels and production equipment used to make the wine being served.

At 1646 N. Spring St. or angelenowine.com. nslayton@timespublications.com.

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK’S BIG BOO

LEA DELARIA

LIVE IN CONCERT Sat, Jan 18 @ 8pm The Theatre at Ace Hotel DISCOVER YOUR TUNE cap.ucla.edu 310 825 2101

Additional support from The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

DT

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS

' s s i M t ' n o D ' LIST

CALENDAR LISTINGS

the

EVENTS

Open24/7

Free Wi-Fi | Drive Thru Free Parking Breakfast All Day

726 Alameda St. (Bay & Alameda) 213-228-8999 | farmerboysla.com For Orders Over $15

20% OFF

(before taxes) With This Coupon. Expires 1/31/20.

No substitutions. Limit one offer per coupon. One coupon per transaction. Los Angeles Alameda location only. Not valid with any other coupon, advertised special or offer.

State sales tax applicable. Copies or replicas of this offer will not be accepted.

1

If you’re looking to celebrate the New Year in a more formal and traditional setting, may we suggest Walt Disney Concert Hall, which will be hosting Tony and Emmy Award-winning artist Kristen Chenoweth for its holiday bash. Held on New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Chenoweth, alongside special guests Shoshana Bean and Cheyenne Jackson, will help close out 2019 with a bang, featuring a wide range of material drawn from her prolific career. At 111 S. Grand Ave. or laphil.com.

The year 2019 has been great to rapper Megan Thee Stallion.. After building up a grass roots following for her confident freestyle skills, Megan Thee Stallion was catapulted into the spotlight after her single “Hot Girl Summer” landed, giving Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” a run for its money for song of the summer. Now signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, help Megan Thee Stallion ring in 2020 with a New Year’s Eve concert bash at The Novo,, starting at 8 p.m. After busting a move at L.A. Live, head to The Belasco Theater where Thee Stallion will host a proper New Year’s Eve experience starting at 10 p.m. At 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-7000 or thenovodtla.com.

2 3

photo courtesy Megan Thee Stallion

One of the most prolific and influential bands of rock and rolls heyday is the subject of an ongoing exhibit at the Grammy Museum. The career of The Ventures, whose discography includes more than 250 albums over their 60year career in music, is the subject of Walk, Don’t Run: 60 Years Of the Ventures.

On top of adding color to the surf rock genre, The Ventures have also released scores of instructional albums, which many guitarists and musicians point to as instrumental in the development of their own musical style. The exhibit features original items from the groups six-decade career, including instruments, tour material, photos and more. Pro-tip: Next week, on Jan. 9, The Ventures will sit down with Scott Goldman to discuss their legendary career, followed by a performance. At 800 Olympic Blvd. or grammymuseum.org.

4

Contemplate the many different New Year’s resolutions that you’re inevitably going to break at Grand Park’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. With multiple stages set up throughout the park, over 40 food trucks and plenty of activities for the kids, Grand Park has become Downtown’s preeminent place to ring in the New Year. Dubbed N.Y.E.L.A., the event will feature different musical acts throughout the night starting at 8 p.m. In lieu of fireworks, City Hall will be draped with projections of Angelenos designed by local digital art studio yU+co. At 200 N. Grand Ave. or granpark.la.org.

5

Just be glad you’re not the one being body slammed by the men and women of World Wrestling Entertainment when the sports entertainment circus brings their last live show of 2019 to Staples Center on Monday, Dec. 30. When the first bell rings at 7:30 p.m., expect to see your favorite “Friday Night Smackdown” stars, including “The Big Dog” Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Kofi Kingston, Bayley, and “King” Baron Corbin and the reigning Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt. If you’re lucky, you might just catch “The Deadman” or any of the many legends that have locked up in the squared circled over the past 40 years. At 1111 S. Figueroa St., or staplescenter.com.

Send information and possible Don’t Miss List submissions to calendar@downtownnews.com.

photo courtesy The Ventures

1720 1720 S. Los Angeles St. or 1720.la.

Dec. 31: Heav3n NYE. Jan. 3: Netherfriends, Crystal Castle Goth Rave.

Jan. 4: Celebrate 20 years of Church of the 8th Day. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka St. or bluewhalemusic.com.

Dec. 30: Billy Childs Jazz and Chamber Ensemble.

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

Jan. 3: The Graylings, with Jonny Fritz and Rainstorm Brother.

Jan. 4: Redacted Fest is an ode to DIY and garage rock, with a lineup including Beach Bums, The Cozzmos, Good Boy, and more.

Jan. 5: Eric Davis 365 release show.

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

Dec. 31: 4B, Schade, Acraze.

Jan. 3: Celebrate two years of Space Yacht with Big Bass Ting.

Jan. 4: The celebration continues with Tech My House.

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

Dec. 31: End the year with Part Time Punks and since and dance to ‘80s and ‘90s punk, Britpop and more.

Jan. 2: Sahara Grim, Cassowary, Lilacs.

Jan. 5: Riley Geare is a fusion artist.

Resident 428 S. Hewitt St. or residentdtla.com.

Dec. 31: Countdown to New Year’s Eve with a reggaeton party featuring Major Hype, Fully Laced, Xstasy and Momma Vee. Jan. 3: Suvi plays a DJ set for the First Friday Dance Party.

Jan. 4: Resident is hosting Bootie L.A.’s NYE Do-Over Party.

Second chances do exist.

The Novo 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or thenovodtla.com.

Dec. 31: Megan Thee Stallion headlines this New Year’s Continued on page 11

photo by Gian Andrea di Stefano

ROCK, POP & JAZZ

BY SEAN P. THOMAS

photo courtesy Grand Park

TUESDAY, DEC. 31 N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave. or grandparkla.org.

8 p.m.: The annual end of the year party takes over the 12-acre park, with live music, DJs and a 3-D video projection on the side of City Hall.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1.

Bar Wrestling: Rosé Parade Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd. or bootlegtheater.org.

7 p.m.: It’s a new year, but Joey Ryan and co. are still doing what they do best: wrestling inside a bar.

DECEMBER 30, 2019

photo courtesy WWE.com

10 DOWNTOWN NEWS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Eve show.

The Redwood 316 W. Second St., (213) 680-2600 or theredwoodbar.com.

Dec. 30: The Mulberry Tops, The Noir Dalis, Yooforea.

Dec. 31: The Tearaways featuring Clem Burke, Electric Children, Mean Heat, Speed of Light.

Jan. 3: It is a celebration of the life and legacy of David Bowie, featuring Transylvania Stardust, Beast of Least Concerned, Electric Children and Friends, and the Vampyre Bunnies. There will be Bowie-themed makeup services available.

Jan. 4: The Blessings, Pat Todd and Rankoutsiders, The Dogs, Nico Bones.

Jan. 5: Los Hurricanes, Otniel y Los Condors, Xtine an the Wreckless Hearts.

The Regent 448 S. Main St., (323) 284-5727 or spacelandpresents.com.

Dec. 31: End the year with TR/ST. Jan. 3: T.S.O.L., Smut Peddlers, Piñata Protest (band name of the week), DFL. Jan. 5: It’s a new year but Epica, Nekrogoblikon, and Valkyrium are here to remind you that death metal is eternal and also not into subtle names.

Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. Seventh St. or teragramballroom.com.

Dec. 30: The ‘90s live! It’s Cracker, backed by Camper Van Beethoven.

Dec. 31: Guided By Voices want to guide you to 2020. Allegedly by playing 100 songs.

5, 1 and 7 p.m.: Matthew Bourne’s reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet arrives in Downtown. Through Jan. 5

FILM

Alamo Drafthouse 700 W. Seventh St. or drafthouse.com/los-angeles.

Through Jan. 5: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (9, 10 and 11:05 a.m., 12:40, 1:40, 2:30, 4:20, 5:20, 5:55 and 7:45 p.m.); Bombshell (10:45 a.m., 1:40, 4:40 and 7:40 p.m.); Cats (9:30 a.m., 12:20, 3:20 and 6:10 p.m.); Jumanji: The Next Level (9:30 a.m., 12:40, 3:45 and 6:55 p.m.); Knives Out (9:35 a.m., 12:45, 4 and 7:15 p.m.); Little Women (9, 9:40 and 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 12:55, 2:30, 4:10, 5:45 and 7:25 p.m.); Parasite (3:30 and 6:45 p.m.); Uncut Gems (9:20 and 10:15 a.m., 12:35, 1:30, 3:50, 4:45, 7:05 and 8 p.m.).

IMAX California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019 or californiasciencecenter.org.

Dogs can do more than just slobber over your shoes. Check out all of their unique abilities in Superpower Dogs 3D. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with the documentary Apollo 11.

Regal Cinemas LA Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 763-6070 or lalive.com/movies.

Through Jan. 5: Little Women (8:30 and 10:20 a.m., 2:30, 5:10, 8:30 and 11:50 p.m.); Spies in Disguise (8 and 10:50 a.m., 1:40, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.); Cats (8 a.m., 12, 4:10, 8:20 and 10:40 p.m.); Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (8, 8:10, 9, 9:30, 10, 11:10 and 11:40 a.m., 12, 1, 2, 3, 3:30, 4, 5, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:20, 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m.); Black Christmas (12 a.m.), Bombshell (11:20 a.m., 2:10, 5:20, 8:50 and 11:20 p.m.); Jumanji: The Next Level (8:10, 9:50 and 11:40 a.m., 1:10, 2:50, 4:20, 6:10, 7:50, 10:20 and 11:10 p.m.); Uncut Gems (8:40 a.m., 12:10, 3:40, 7:10 and 10:40 p.m.); Knives Out (8:10 a.m., 1:50, 7:20 and 10:50 p.m.).

BUSINESS INTERNET SERVICE 1000Mbps/$499.95

THEATER, OPERA & DANCE

800.900.5788 I aerioconnect.com

Swan Lake I Voice I WiFi I HDTV Broadband The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave. or centertheatregroup.org.

Dec. 31, 7 p.m., Jan. 2 and 4, 2:30 and 8 p.m., Jan. 3, 8 p.m., Jan.

BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE $9.95 Pricing starting from

Broadband I Voice I WiFi I HDTV

DOWNTOWN NEWS 11

DOWNTOWNNEWS.COM

800.900.5788 I aerioconnect.com

MUSEUMS

African American Firefighter Museum 1401 S. Central Ave., (213) 744-1730 or aaffmuseum.org.

Ongoing: An array of firefighting relics dating to 1924, including a 1940 Pirsch ladder truck, an 1890 hose wagon, uniforms from New York, L.A. County and City of L.A. firefighters, badges, helmets, photographs and other artifacts.

Broad Museum 221 S. Grand Ave., (213) 232-6200 or

thebroad.org.

Ongoing: In the galleries at the Grand Avenue institution are about 250 works from Eli and Edythe Broad’s 2,000-piece contemporary art collection. It’s big-time blue chip, with work from Rauschenberg, Warhol, Basquiat, Koons, Kruger and every other big name.

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. To submit a listing email calendar@downtownnews.com.

DT

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ORLEAN HANKINS CASE NO. 19STPB11315 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ORLEAN HANKINS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Towanna R. Fultz in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Towanna R. Fultz be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 7, 2020, Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: 29, Location: 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four

months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Matthew C. Long SBN 55857 3580 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1785 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 388-0423 Los Angeles Downtown News 12/16/19, 12/23/19, 12/30/19

‘ Helping Everyone Find their Place in Downtown Los Angeles Since 2002 ’

HOME INTERNET SERV 1000Mbps/$14 *

Bill Cooper 310.721.2455 • LARealEstateExpert.com Bill@LARealEstateExpert.com * Speeds up to Place yourDBA & Legal Ads with us, starting at $85.

** Pricin

800.900.5788 CALL: 213-481-1448xt: 142 I aerioconn

Broadband I Voice I WiFi I HDTV

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS

12 DOWNTOWN NEWS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Location is Everything

Museum Tower Apartments is located in the heart of downtown’s artistic mecca just steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Grand Park and the Broad Museum, as well as exceptional fine dining and entertainment.

Livng in a beautifully appointed Museum Tower apartment home puts you in the middle of this cultural immersion.

An exciting multi-million dollar remodel is underway and will provide our residents with additional cutting-edge amenities and a higher standard of living. Call today to schedule a tour or visit our web site for more information.

Our floor plans range in size from studios to two-bedroom apartments and boast tasteful amenities and functional features. Our property

213-626-1500

includes a fitness center, an outdoor

THEMUSEUMTOWERAPTS.com 255 South Olive Street

heated pool, a social room and a 24-hour attended lobby.

LUXURIOUS LIVING IN DOWNTOWN L.A. 3 Locations, 1 Standard...

LUXURY

STUDIO

•

ONE BEDROOM

255GRAND.com 255 S Grand Ave 213-229-9777 •

THEPROMENADETOWERS.com 123 S Figueroa St 213-617-3777

TWO BEDROOMS

•

THEMUSEUMTOWERAPTS.com 225 S Olive St 213-626-1500

PENTHOUSE UNITS

•

CORPORATE HOUSING

TRILOGY