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Billionaire Tax Proposition 40 Fight Leads to Propositions 41, 42
While there are 14 statewide propositions on the California ballot a few specific high-stakes measures are dominating media coverage, political spending, and campaign debates. The one most discussed is Proposition 40 referred to as the “Billionaire Tax” that lead to Propositions 41 and 42 which are counter measures to Proposition 40 from the opponents of the “billionaire tax.”
Proposition 39, Voter ID Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 39 would amend the California Constitution to require government-issued photo ID for in-person voting and ID verification (such as the last four digits of an ID) for mail-in ballots. The voter ID would be provided free from the state. The proposition orders election officials to verify citizenship and perform audits.
South Park Condo Market Snapshot — September 2026
There is no way to sugarcoat this month’s numbers: one condominium sold in all of South Park during the past 30 days.
Raising Kids in South Park: Neighborhood Adventures
One of the best parts of raising kids in South Park is that family outings don't require packing up the car for a long trip across town. Whether it’s a morning at Grand Hope Park, catching a Sparks game at Crypto, or a short walk up Grand, living downtown gives our kids a front-row seat to a host of unique spaces and experiences.
South Park Farmers’ Market 3rd Anniversary Celebration Featuring… Marinko’s Desserts
Enjoying a pleasant morning on Saturday, August 22, I attended the Third Anniversary South Park/Social District Farmer’s Market. The weekly farmer’s market is now in its third year on Grand Ave. and has become a firmly entrenched feature of our neighborhood.
Oh, What A Night in South Park! 5th Annual Neighborhood Night Out
A gathering of 200+ neighbors converged on the patio of Audio Graph to meet, mix, mingle, connect, engage, and socialize. Enjoy the photos!
More Than Skin Deep: Dr. Lori Aliksanian’s Investment in South Park
When Dr. Lori Aliksanian moved to South Park nearly 12 years ago, opening a business here wasn’t part of the plan. She was already traveling to downtown almost every week from the South Bay and was drawn to a clean, walkable, and vibrant neighborhood, with plenty of restaurants, entertainment, and things to do. As a young woman and dog owner, South Park offered the kind of urban lifestyle she was looking for.
Oceanwide Plaza Turns the Corner
For the first time in nearly seven years, Oceanwide Plaza is moving forward.
What is the solution? DTLA Open-Air Drug Use and Sales
Downtown Los Angeles Residents Association (DTLA RA) has been organizing and fighting for solutions to the open-air drug use in downtown LA as well as many other downtown issues. Their efforts grabbed the attention of the LA Mayor’s office and city officials are now responding.
Open Board Position, South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA)-- Are You Interested?
Are you interested in volunteering to build community, support our local businesses, and advocate for the South Park neighborhood? If so, please consider applying for an open seat on the SPNA Board.
Mamba Murals
There is a legendary hero praised in Los Angeles. Take a look around and you will notice multiple paintings on the cityscape of this influential figure: Kobe Bryant, also known as “The Black Mamba”.
Finding a Place to Belong at Kid City Hope Place
Along Hope Street is a narrow courtyard behind a green fence, tucked in next to the California Children's Academy day care. With its colorful mural, landscaping, and outdoor seating, it looks a little like a pocket park. It wasn’t designed by a landscape architect. It was designed by teenagers. It's called the Breezeway, and it belongs to Kid City Hope Place.
Who should I call….?
There is understandably a lot of confusion as to how to use the various government/neighborhood phone numbers when we want to report something or obtain information.
South Park Condo Market Snapshot — August 2026
The annual USC effect came and went again this year. As expected, leasing activity picked up in the spring before slowing as students settled in for the fall semester. Historically, that demand spills over into condo sales as well, but this year buyers largely stayed on the sidelines.
Raising Kids in South Park: The Launch of the Parents of South Park Network
uly was an exciting milestone for our community. We officially launched the Parents of South Park, a grassroots initiative focused on supporting local families, creating resource-sharing networks, and identifying neighborhood infrastructure gaps.
Sugar Sugar™ is Bringing Clean Beauty to South Park
If you've walked down 11th Street over the past year or so, you've probably wondered about the storefront under construction with big signs for Sugar Sugar™. Behind those doors is a beautiful new clean beauty day spa that's bringing organic sugaring, custom airbrush tanning, and facials to South Park. Even better, it's being opened by two of our own neighbors.
Finding Meaning in the Age of AI, Personality Profile: Nifemi Aluko
If you're a regular at Ideology or Awesome Coffee, you've probably walked past Nifemi Aluko working from his laptop. The work happening on that laptop has led to five books, a weekly newsletter, and a business helping founders tell better stories.