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Jimmy Carter’s funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage
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6 days, 17 hours ago

Jimmy Carter’s funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket tracing his long arc from the Depression-era South and family farming business to the pinnacle of American political power and decades as a global humanitarian. Former and current U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket …

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L.A. man tries to drive off in autonomous Waymo car. Company says it’s prepared
1 week ago

L.A. man tries to drive off in autonomous Waymo car. Company says it’s prepared

LA Times  

A Waymo Jaguar I-PACE robotaxi parks next to The Broad in downtown Los Angeles on March 11, 2024. After a man hopped behind the wheel of an autonomous Waymo vehicle and tried to drive off, the company offered assurances that the car’s technology includes protections against bad actors. The incident raised questions about how the autonomous vehicle ride-share company protects …

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Robbery suspect shot man in downtown L.A. days before wounding Target guards, authorities say
1 week, 1 day ago

Robbery suspect shot man in downtown L.A. days before wounding Target guards, authorities say

LA Times  

Los Angeles police stand outside a downtown Target store after two security guards were shot and wounded while confronting a man suspected of shoplifting. A man who police say opened fire on two security guards who confronted him at a downtown Los Angeles Target store will face multiple counts of attempted murder and robbery, officials said Friday. Police previously said …

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Man taken into custody after trying to drive off in a Waymo in downtown L.A., police say
1 week, 2 days ago

Man taken into custody after trying to drive off in a Waymo in downtown L.A., police say

LA Times  

The concept behind a self-driving Waymo taxi can be a bit confusing, but one thing is clear: You don’t need to get behind the wheel. That’s what one man learned Thursday morning when he was taken into custody in downtown Los Angeles after allegedly trying to drive away in a Waymo, police said. Police responded to a report of an …

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2 injured in shooting at downtown L.A. Target; security guard is critically wounded
1 week, 5 days ago

2 injured in shooting at downtown L.A. Target; security guard is critically wounded

LA Times  

Police converge outside the site of a shooting at a Target at the Figat7th shopping mall in Los Angeles on Monday night. An armed security guard was in critical condition Monday night after a shooting inside a Target in downtown L.A., according to Los Angeles police. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene toward 8th Street, according to police …

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Two homeless men fatally shot near downtown L.A.’s Skid Row
2 weeks ago

Two homeless men fatally shot near downtown L.A.’s Skid Row

LA Times  

Police investigate a shooting outside the Cloud Smoke Shop at 560 S. Los Angeles St. early Saturday. Two homeless men were fatally shot early Saturday morning on a downtown L.A. street near Skid Row, police said. The shooting occurred about 12:50 a.m. in the 500 block of South Los Angeles Street, said LAPD Officer Jeff Lee. The 500 block of …

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Former Morrison Hotel, made famous by a Doors album, destroyed by fire in downtown L.A.
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Former Morrison Hotel, made famous by a Doors album, destroyed by fire in downtown L.A.

LA Times  

Firefighters pump water on a major alarm fire as they take up defensive positions Thursday on South Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the blaze around 11 a.m. on South Hope Street, arriving to find the four-story vacant building on fire, according to a department news release. Firefighters pry open the metal screen …

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NYE with DJ D-Nice or at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The best of L.A. arts and culture
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NYE with DJ D-Nice or at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The best of L.A. arts and culture

LA Times  

If you’re reading this, thank you. MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave, downtown L.A. moca.org ‘Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025’ This annual free and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration features more than 30 food trucks, a midnight countdown projected on City Hall and live performances by Weapons of Mass Creation, Pachyman and Antibalas. The Japanese American …

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Leavenworth: The Bavarian Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Leavenworth: The Bavarian Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest

India Today  

LEAVENWORTH, Wash.: The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Decades ago, Leavenworth was a near ghost town on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, one of the region’s poorest communities. More than half a century later, the result brings tourists from near and far …

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From ghost town to holiday haven: How Leavenworth became the Christmas capital of Washington state
2 weeks, 3 days ago

From ghost town to holiday haven: How Leavenworth became the Christmas capital of Washington state

Hindustan Times  

The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Decades ago, Leavenworth was a near ghost town on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, one of the region's poorest communities. How Leavenworth transformed into a tourist destination More than half a century later, the result brings …

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How to revive California’s downtowns? This Assembly member is looking for answers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

How to revive California’s downtowns? This Assembly member is looking for answers

LA Times  

The sidewalks of the Fashion District in downtown Los Angeles were bustling. They impact people’s lives in so many positive ways.” Fashion District President and Chief Executive Anthony Rodriguez, left, shows Assemblymember Matt Haney around the bustling neighborhood. Chair of the Assembly’s Downtown Recovery Select Committee, Haney plans to introduce legislation next year to help these cities revive their downtowns. …

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76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
3 weeks, 1 day ago

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Thursday for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby Chinatown residents and other activists. Mayor Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who had championed the plan, said the entire city will benefit from what she called a “historic game-changing economic development project,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Supporters hope …

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DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
3 weeks, 1 day ago

DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledgehammer-swinging Thursday inside what will be a new atrium entranceway. The event unveiling renderings for what Capital One Arena should look like when it is …

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Virgin Music Group acquires Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Virgin Music Group acquires Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million

LA Times  

Beverly Hills-based Virgin Music Group on Monday said it will acquire Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million, boosting its capabilities in the independent music industry. Virgin Music Group, the independent-music division of Universal Music Group, said the acquisition of the New York-based publishing and royalties company will bring a “broadened and enhanced suite of services to clients,” including in areas …

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Morgan Wallen sentenced as part of plea deal in Nashville chair-tossing incident
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Morgan Wallen sentenced as part of plea deal in Nashville chair-tossing incident

LA Times  

Morgan Wallen is going to serve time in Tennessee. Music Morgan Wallen’s career is in free-fall after country singer used a racist slur A backlash is ballooning against Morgan Wallen after the popular country music artist was recorded shouting a racist slur outside his Nashville home. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.” The …

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Loyola boys’ soccer beats rival Cathedral in ‘Downtown World Cup’
1 month ago

Loyola boys’ soccer beats rival Cathedral in ‘Downtown World Cup’

LA Times  

Loyola midfielder Tucker Adams heads the ball to a teammate during the Cubs’ 2-0 win Tuesday night at Cathedral. After Cathedral forward Jonathan Villamontes’ high-arching shot hit the crossbar with 15 minutes to go, Loyola tightened its defense and ultimately capitalized on a set piece to score an insurance goal when Gallagher headed home a throw-in from Jack Nixon past …

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The Last Bookstore Studio City sets its opening date
1 month ago

The Last Bookstore Studio City sets its opening date

LA Times  

The Last Bookstore, the mecca for readers in downtown L.A., will open in Studio City in part of what had been a garden and home decor store on Lankershim Boulevard. “I’ve started to have trouble sleeping the last few nights,” says Josh Spencer, creator of the Last Bookstore in downtown L.A., laughing as he looks around at some of the …

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Vancouver stabbing leaves 'multiple' injured in city's downtown
1 month ago

Vancouver stabbing leaves 'multiple' injured in city's downtown

Daily Mail  

Multiple people have been hurt in a stabbing rampage in Vancouver. Vancouver Police said officers were responding to a 'violent incident' near Robson Street and Hamilton Street in the city's downtown on Wednesday afternoon. Footage posted on social media showed first responders rushing into a 7-Eleven store across the road from the library. Footage posted on social media showed first …

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Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving
1 month, 1 week ago

Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

LA Times  

The newly constructed Brightly Apartments rise from land that used to be covered by citrus groves near Haines City, Fla. Last year, more people moved to Polk County than to any other in the United States. Bulldozed citrus groves in recent years made way for housing and big box stores that could one day merge the two metropolitan areas into …

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“Past in Present: A Journey Through Downtown Srinagar” | A Frontline Perspectives Documentary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

“Past in Present: A Journey Through Downtown Srinagar” | A Frontline Perspectives Documentary

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 27, 2024 18:40 IST - 2 MINS READ Downtown Srinagar, locally known as Shahar-e-Khaas or “the special city,” is more than just a geographical location. This documentary offers a comprehensive look at Downtown Srinagar, a place of great significance for anyone curious about South Asian heritage, urban evolution, or the intersections of culture, politics, and art. What …

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‘It’s Hollywood magic’: Filming for a movie in a downtown L.A. high-rise building spurs 911 calls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘It’s Hollywood magic’: Filming for a movie in a downtown L.A. high-rise building spurs 911 calls

LA Times  

Screenshot of a video caught on Citizen app shows a burning building that the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed as a movie shoot and not an actual fire. What appeared to be a high-rise fire near 5th and Bixel streets in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night caught the attention of a group of young people, who quickly began recording …

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Missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi's family reveal sinister proof she's been 'taken'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi's family reveal sinister proof she's been 'taken'

Daily Mail  

The family of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi have revealed the sinister evidence that suggests she's been 'taken'. Kobayashi, 31, was traveling to New York from her home in Maui via Los Angeles on November 8 to visit her aunt Larie Pidgeon when she seemingly vanished into thin air. Kobayashi, 30, was traveling to New York from her home in …

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LA Lakers to honour former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside its downtown arena
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LA Lakers to honour former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside its downtown arena

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers will honour former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside its downtown arena. With Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading an exciting roster with a groundbreaking fast-break offense, the Lakers went 533-194 in Riley’s tenure and added 102 playoff victories over nine mostly outstanding seasons. One of the greatest coaches of all time — The Lakers …

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The downtown restaurant bringing some much-needed daytime energy to L.A.’s lunch scene
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The downtown restaurant bringing some much-needed daytime energy to L.A.’s lunch scene

LA Times  

The lemon tart from Cafe Oh! Dinner involves Junya Yamasaki’s ambitious, seafood-centered cooking presented in precise but unfussy bowls of chirashi and a whole spiny lobster katsu sandwich that elicits gasps throughout the dining room. “This was always part of the plan, and it seemed like a good balance to Junya’s restaurant,” Clark says. “On one side it’s quite strong …

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