Wilshire Boulevard
Coverage of Wilshire Boulevard in the Nexus archive.
- Safer, cleaner MacArthur Park still struggles. Will closing a major Los Angeles boulevard make a difference?
Los Angeles is testing urban planning changes, including temporarily closing Wilshire Boulevard, to improve safety and cleanliness in MacArthur Park, which continues to struggle with addiction, crime, and homelessness despite increased police patrols and social services.
- Police standoff underway at MacArthur Park after gun call
Police are in a standoff at MacArthur Park after responding to a report of a man with a gun in Westlake. The suspect is located near South Park View Street and Wilshire Boulevard, with the possibility that the weapon may be simulated.
- Armed Santa Monica kidnapping suspect arrested after pursuit, police say
An armed kidnapping suspect was arrested after a police pursuit in Los Angeles, which ended with an officer-involved shooting. The incident started on May 17 when Santa Monica police responded to a reported kidnapping at Vons on Wilshire Boulevard. The suspect was taken into custody.
- L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown
The D Line extension project has opened three new Metro stops under Wilshire Boulevard, linking Beverly Hills to downtown Los Angeles, marking a key development in the city's public transit system. This is the first phase of the project. The new subway line is expected to improve transportation in the area.
- Metro’s D Line extension opens, connecting downtown L.A. to Beverly Hills in about 20 minutes
The Metro D Line extension has opened, connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills in about 20 minutes. The extension adds three underground stations along Wilshire Boulevard. The new route provides a faster connection between the two areas.
- The Wilshire subway should be a slam dunk for L.A. But luring riders may be a challenge
Three new D Line stations will open along Wilshire Boulevard, linking Beverly Hills to downtown Los Angeles, but attracting riders may be a challenge. The new line is expected to bring excitement to many, despite a potential steep learning curve. The stations will open on Friday.
- Why it took 65 years for L.A. to build its most important rail line
Los Angeles took 65 years to build its most important rail line along Wilshire Boulevard. The project was expected to be a success due to the area's suitability for a subway. The construction of the rail line finally came to fruition after decades of planning.