downtown Los Angeles
Coverage of downtown Los Angeles in the Nexus archive.
- Street vendor attacked in downtown LA speaks out for first time
A street vendor in downtown Los Angeles who was attacked while working last month is speaking publicly for the first time, urging other vendors to report attacks and seek assistance from law enforcement.
- Street vendor violently assaulted in DTLA speaks out as hate crime charges considered
A 62-year-old street vendor, Arabelia Martinez, was violently assaulted in downtown Los Angeles over an argument related to a hot dog purchase. She spoke out as prosecutors consider hate crime charges in the incident.
- Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles. The incident resulted in one fatality.
- Pedestrian hit, killed by Metro bus near L.A.'s Skid Row
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus on the 100 block of 6th Street near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 10:23 p.m. and declared the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department and officials are investigating the incident.
- Horrifying truth behind death of man who cut off his penis in bloody downtown LA meltdown
A man was found wandering downtown Los Angeles bloodied, nude, and stabbing himself. A medical examiner report revealed he was high on meth, among other bloodcurdling details.
- Get ready for even more air quality advisories this July 4 weekend
Southern California air quality officials warn of hazardous air during the July 4 weekend due to fireworks-related particle pollution. The advisory affects areas including downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and northern Orange County, with health risks for people with respiratory conditions. The advisory lasts from 5 p.m. July 4 until 3 p.m. July 5.
- Huge LA tower to become super cheap apartments — with rents under $1,000
A major office tower in downtown Los Angeles is being converted into affordable apartments with monthly rents under $1,000. The project aims to provide significantly reduced housing costs for some tenants.
- Woman charged in attack of 62-year-old hot dog cart vendor in downtown Los Angeles
A 19-year-old woman was charged with attacking a 62-year-old hot dog cart vendor during a dispute over a purchase in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred on June 15, and the alleged attacker reportedly grabbed the vendor by her hair and threw her to the ground.
- Woman charged in brutal attack on street vendor in downtown Los Angeles
A 19-year-old woman has been taken into custody for allegedly attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles. The incident was all caught on video.
- Man arrested after allegedly throwing concrete chunks at LAPD from high-rise building in downtown L.A.
A man was arrested after allegedly throwing concrete chunks at LAPD officers from a high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred on Monday morning, according to authorities.
- Man arrested after allegedly throwing concrete chunks at LAPD from high-rise building in downtown L.A.
A man was arrested after allegedly throwing concrete chunks at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from a high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred Monday morning, according to authorities.
- Man arrested after BB gun shooting during naked bike ride in downtown LA, police say
A man was arrested after allegedly shooting two people with a BB gun during a naked bike riding event in downtown Los Angeles. Police have charged him in connection with the incident.
- 2 people shot during naked bike ride through downtown Los Angeles
Two people were shot during a naked bike ride in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning, according to police. The incident occurred at the corner of Temple and Alameda streets, and a male suspect wearing all black was involved.
- Woman accused of attacking hot dog street vendor in downtown L.A. is arrested
A woman accused of attacking a hot dog street vendor in downtown Los Angeles has been arrested. The incident occurred more than a week after a video of the attack circulated on social media, leading to public outrage.
- Suspect arrested in violent attack on L.A. street vendor
The LAPD arrested a suspect for a violent attack on Arabelia Martinez, a 62-year-old street vendor in Downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred on June 15 in the 700 block of Figueroa Street, where Martinez sells hot dogs to support her family.
- Suspect arrested in brutal attack on street vendor in downtown Los Angeles
A downtown Los Angeles street vendor is recovering after a vicious attack that was captured on video. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Hospital needs help identifying man found unconscious in downtown Los Angeles
A hospital in downtown Los Angeles is seeking help to identify a man in his 30s who was found unconscious and injured on Omar Street. He has been hospitalized since June 22, but his identity remains unknown.
- Street vendor suffers brutal attack while working in downtown Los Angeles, video shows
A street vendor in downtown Los Angeles is recovering after suffering a brutal attack while working, as captured on video. The incident occurred in a public area and has been recorded, drawing attention to the violence experienced by the vendor.
- Street vendor suffers brutal attack while working in downtown Los Angeles, video shows
A street vendor in downtown Los Angeles is recovering after a brutal attack that was captured on video. The incident occurred while the vendor was working.
- Video shows woman brutally attacking street vendor in downtown Los Angeles
A video posted online shows a woman brutally attacking a street vendor in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred last week.
- Street vendor suffers brutal attack while working in downtown Los Angeles, video shows
A local street vendor in downtown Los Angeles is recovering after a brutal attack at her stand, which was captured on video.
- 'What's going with our society?' Elderly L.A. street vendor violently beaten
A 62-year-old street vendor named Arabelia Martinez was violently attacked in downtown Los Angeles on June 15 as bystanders watched. She sells hot dogs on Figueroa Street to support herself and her family.
- Another day of smoky air, nasty smells and many questions in parts of L.A.
Parts of Los Angeles, including Dodger Stadium, downtown, and the Eastside, experienced smoky air and unpleasant smells on Sunday due to a fire in Boyle Heights that has been burning for five consecutive days.
- Another day of smoky air, nasty smells and many questions in parts of L.A.
A fire in Boyle Heights has burned for five consecutive days, causing smoky air and unpleasant smells in areas including Dodger Stadium, downtown Los Angeles, and the Eastside. Residents are experiencing persistent issues but remain without clear answers.
- Smoke from Boyle Heights warehouse fire continues to blow over downtown Los Angeles
Smoke from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights is still affecting downtown Los Angeles. The fire at Lineage Logistics' cold storage facility began Wednesday, was initially extinguished, but reignited on Thursday.
- LA’s insane new AI museum that charges $49 for its cheapest ticket is leaving guests scratching their heads
A new AI-powered museum in downtown Los Angeles is opening this weekend with a $49 minimum ticket price, causing confusion among guests. The museum is described as flashy and turning stomachs due to its high cost.
- Traffic snarled after fatal collision on 5 Freeway near downtown L.A.
A fatal collision possibly involving a pedestrian caused major traffic delays on the southbound 5 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles in the Lincoln Heights area. The incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. and was reported by the California Highway Patrol.
- Downtown LA on life support as new ranking reveals new low for troubled hub
Downtown Los Angeles has been ranked among the least vibrant downtowns globally due to struggles with homelessness and crime.
- Los Angeles has one of the deadest downtowns in the world, according to a new survey
Gensler's City Pulse 2026 report ranks Downtown Los Angeles as one of the least vibrant downtowns globally, with lower-than-average vibrancy scores.
- DUI suspected in violent, fatal crash in downtown Los Angeles: police
A DUI is suspected in a fatal crash in downtown Los Angeles that resulted in one death. The crash occurred during a two-vehicle collision on Bay Street at 11:50 a.m. on Sunday, according to police.
- Traffic advisory issued as demonstrators block lanes in downtown LA, police say
Demonstrators blocked southbound lanes on Alameda between Temple and Aliso Street in downtown Los Angeles, prompting a traffic advisory and arrests by police. Drivers were urged to exercise caution due to delays caused by the protest.
- Spencer Pratt strikes bold pose in downtown Los Angeles with powerful one-word message to voters
Spencer Pratt made a public appearance in downtown Los Angeles, delivering a one-word message to voters expressing frustration over the slow vote-counting process.
- L.A. man guilty in brutal murders of 2 homeless men, attempted murder of third
A 41-year-old man was convicted for killing two homeless men and attempting to murder a third during a two-day shooting spree in downtown Los Angeles using a stolen .380-caliber handgun. The attacks occurred on April 24 and 25, 2024, targeting unhoused individuals on the streets.
- Burned ballots and other vandalism reported in L.A. County just before election day
Election workers in L.A. County reported vandalism incidents ahead of election day, including burned ballots found in a downtown Los Angeles ballot drop box. The acts of vandalism targeted election infrastructure just before voting began.
- Burned ballots and other vandalism reported in L.A. County just before election day
Election workers in L.A. County reported vandalism ahead of election day, including burned ballots found in a downtown Los Angeles ballot drop box. The incidents occurred just before the election and involved deliberate acts of destruction targeting election materials.
- Dashcam video shows CHP cruiser and chase driver in PIT maneuver deadlock
A dashcam video captured a California Highway Patrol (CHP) cruiser and a chase driver in a prolonged PIT maneuver stalemate in downtown Los Angeles. The pursuit began with a Lexus in Irwindale, where the driver, wanted for multiple traffic violations, abandoned the vehicle and fled in a white Honda. The CHP called off the chase after the Honda sped away without injuring officers.
- Spencer Pratt takes his fight for LA’s future straight to downtown
Spencer Pratt held a mayoral campaign event in downtown Los Angeles, attracting around 300 attendees who expressed concerns about crime, homelessness, and safety. The event took place at the historic Alexandria Hotel.
- Leaving the V8 in the past: The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
Mercedes and AMG unveiled the all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, a new generation of performance electric vehicles, at an event in Downtown Los Angeles. The vehicle brings to production technology from the Concept AMG GT XX and features new axial motors and F1-derived battery cells. The 2027 model year is expected to be significant for the company.
- Over $5 million worth of counterfeit luxury goods found in downtown L.A. bust
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant on May 14 at two downtown L.A. locations and seized over $5 million worth of counterfeit luxury goods. The bust targeted a retail store and commercial warehouse in the 500 block area of South Los Angeles Street.
- Huge fire at L.A. office supplies store dwindles, then leaps in size; firefighter injured
A huge fire broke out at an office supplies store in downtown Los Angeles, causing a total roof collapse and injuring one firefighter. The fire initially dwindled but then leaped in size due to paper products inside the building. The incident resulted in significant damage and injury.