APRIL 23, 2014
Six Reasons to (Re)Visit The Fashion District
Have you visited the Fashion District recently? The OC Register & LA Register highlighted six reasons why you should visit the district this past weekend. The 3-page guide features new developments as well as the various sub-districts that make us a unique and thriving community. The story ran Saturday, April 19 in the OC Register and Sunday, April 20 in the LA Register. You can view it here.
LAMC Code Enforcement at San Pedro Swap Meet

Over the weekend the City's Bureau of Street Services Enforcement Division issued 56 Notice of Violations to various merchants for illegal sidewalk sales in the area of 12th Street and San Pedro Street. On April 22, 2014 the Bureau of Street Services personally went to the area to contact businesses again and issued them informational flyers explaining what is legal and not legal to display on sidewalks. BSS will be out again this Saturday at approximately 4am for another 4 hour Task Force. LAMC 56.11 defines sidewalk vending as a public hazard. Click here for the code.
Also NEW this week... Ivan Garcia Awarded BID Safe Team Office of the Year
The LAPD recognizes BID Safe Team Officers at the annual Boosters Award Event and this year BID Safe Team Sergeant Ivan Garcia took the honors. Garcia has worked in the LA Fashion District from 2006-2008 and from 2012-present on the evening shift. During his absence he completed a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Michigan. Garcia's goal is to become an LAPD Officer. His exemplary service at the BID includes numerous arrests for malicious mischief and alerting an MTA driver about smoke coming from the rear engine compartment of the bus. When the driver stopped the rear of the bus burst into flames. Ivan and his partner took the initiate to escort the passengers off the bus while the driver activated the engine fire-extinguishing system. Ivan's initiative and quick thinking prevented injuries to the bus passengers while keeping the damages to the bus at a minimum. Congratulations Ivan! Bringing Back Broadway Construction Update
Drivers should plan for congestion on Broadway for between 4/28 - 5/8 during weekdays. Use of alternate routes is advised. Contractors will lay a decomposed granite overlay starting Monday 4/28 and finishing no later than Friday 5/9/2014. Crews will work daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Construction is primarily on the west side of the street. By 5/9 the project will have no significant construction between mid May and mid August. In August, final elements such as planters with vegetation will arrive to line the corridor. Additionally, parking meters, tables, chairs and umbrellas will be delivered and installed in August. Mayor Releases 2014-2015 City Budget
Mayor Eric Garcetti has released his first Proposed Budget as Mayor of Los Angeles, stating that he aims to bring long-term sustainability to the city's finances. Goals include: - Promoting good jobs for Angelenos across Los Angeles
- Restoring city services that make our neighborhoods livable and attractive
- Making our communities the safest in the nation
- Creating a more sustainable and livable city
Highlights of the budget include: - Road repairs on 2,400 lane miles of streets
- $20 million allocated to sidewalk repairs
- Branch libraries will be open an additional 8 hours per week
Click here to view the budget summary.
LA Fashion District Prom Shopping Guide
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