Tag Archives: Wilshire
Peace
There is a new mural at the Line Hotel that can be seen from Normandie at Wilshire. So glad that anti-mural ordinance was lifted in LA. The streets are better when they’re filled with art. Edit: I just learned that the artist behind this mural is iconic street artist Shepard Fairey. Check out Shepard’s blog […]
LA Kings Stanley Cup Victory Parade
Los Angeles has been in a state of celebration since the Kings won the Stanley Cup on Friday night. I’m not big into sports, but what’s good for LA is good for me. It’s hard not to get swept up in the excitement, especially because the victory parade went a block from my work during […]
Seeing Purple: Subway Extension to the Westside and Fare Increases
This week has been a big one for transit news in Los Angeles. There have been announcements for major improvements to the city’s heavy rail system as well as a plan for a three-stage fare increase. Purple Line Extension Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced announced on Wednesday that the purple line extension project is […]
CicLAVia: Iconic Wilshire Blvd. – 4/6/2014
CicLAvia–one of my favorite events in Los Angeles! Today’s event was Los Angeles’ ninth installment of the car-free event. Wilshire Blvd. was closed to vehicle traffic from Miracle Mile to the Financial District. Thousands turned out with bicycles, skateboards and roller blades. There were several designated walking areas for those who wanted to enjoy the […]
This Weekend: Giving the Streets Back to Foot and Bike Traffic
If you live or play anywhere near Mid City, do yourself a solid and abandon your car this weekend. Giant portions of major throughways throughout Los Angeles will be shut down for special events. This means massive headaches for drivers. Expect delays that make you with the President was in town. Saturday, the Hollywood Half […]
The Sky is Falling
Today was the first significant rainfall that the drought-stricken Southland has seen in months. In fact, this is the first significant rainfall I experienced since ditching my car. What’s a girl to do? Get a little wet, I suppose! I was on the verge of ordering a Lyft to get to work today. The thought […]
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