Downtown Los Angeles 1 article

The civic and commercial core of Los Angeles occupies Downtown Los Angeles, where City Hall, Grand Park and major courthouses stand alongside office towers. Bunker Hill contains cultural institutions including Walt Disney Concert Hall, while Broadway preserves historic theaters and the Arts District extends eastward. Union Station serves regional rail connections. The contrast between the administrative Civic Center and former warehouse blocks farther east is a defining feature of this central urban area.

Elections and Ballot Measures

October 26, 2026, 9:09 AM · 5 mins read

Realtors back Ugarte in Los Angeles 9th District council race as housing and tenant issues divide candidates

The Greater Los Angeles Realtors Association has endorsed Jose Ugarte for the 9th District council seat, highlighting a split in housing priorities as his opponent Estuardo Mazariegos campaigns on tenant protections and higher wages.