
Built in 1963, Men’s Central Jail in Downtown LA is one of the oldest jails in California. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

Nick Griffin, executive director of the DTLA Alliance, says he hopes the organization is seen as an ally committed to Downtown LA’s revitalization. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

Photo by Howard Pasamanick

Bobby Braun, former director for planetary science at JPL, presents the mission of the Perseverance rover on Mars. - Photo by Luke Netzley

Photo by Chris Mortenson

One of the aft skirts is lowered into the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, serving as part of the two 149-foot solid rocket boosters in the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s vertical launch display. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

From left, Alejandro Garcia, Alicia Balcazar, Karen Bass and Estela Lopez. - Photo by Luke Netzley


Pasadena’s Community Police Oversight Commission met with LA County Inspector General Max Huntsman and LAPD Assistant Inspector General Django Sibley to discuss policy changes regarding the city’s police investigations.



The site of the new GrandAv Arts/Bunker Hill Station at Second Place and Hope Street. - Photo courtesy of DCBID



The UCC’s solidarity event was one of many that the culture center has held to help bring Ukrainians together as a unified community during the Russian invasion of their homeland. - Photo courtesy of UCC

After spending seven years living on the streets of Skid Row and rebuilding his life through rehabilitation, Troy Vaughn became the CEO of LA Mission and has dedicated himself to helping LA’s homeless community. - Photo courtesy of LA Mission





Kathryn Barger, supervisor for Los Angeles County’s 5th District, has started her campaign for a third term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. - Photo courtesy of Kathryn Barger





Graffiti covers 27 floors of Oceanwide Plaza on the 1100 block of Figueroa Street. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

The 710 Stub was transferred to the city of Pasadena in 2022. - Photo courtesy of the City of Pasadena

Executive Director Nick Griffin says Downtown LA is becoming a “truly global destination” and is building the new hotels and facilities needed to support that growth, including the expansion of the LA Convention Center predicted to break ground in 2024. - Photo courtesy of the DCBID

Joel Sheldon has decided to sell Vroman’s Bookstore after a century of family ownership. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

Gene Harris began his tenure as Pasadena’s police chief on Jan. 3, 2023. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

Sen. Anthony Portantino is the author of the bill. - Photo by Chris Mortenson

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hugo Soto-Martinez currently represents District 13 on the city council. - Photo courtesy of the Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez

Photo courtesy of Brookfield Properties

Skanska’s Volvo EC230 excavator was designed to match the capabilities of a diesel excavator using battery power and will be deployed on Metro’s Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. - Photo courtesy of Skanska

Silverstein Properties recently completed a $60 million renovation of the U.S. Bank Tower - Photo courtesy of Silverstein Properties

The fence surrounding Echo Park Lake is seen as a symbol for both public safety and social division. - Photo by Chris Mortenson



Butterfly’s Haven CEO Brittany Walker embraces Butterfly’s Haven partner CASA/LACEO Charity Chandler-Cole. - Photo courtesy of Butterfly's Haven








Photo by Luke Netzley

