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Don’t miss L.A.’s biggest and best travel event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The L.A. Times Travel Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. both days. Attendees will be able to get travel tips, learn about exciting destinations, enter [continue reading]
Thursday, February 14 – or Valentine’s Day, for those who observe it – is fast approaching. Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or just want to take advantage of V-day deals with a friend, you won’t want to miss these exclusive Metro discounts. Those traveling through Union Station on [continue reading]
For firecrackers, great food and fun cultural performances, head over to Chinatown this Lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Central Plaza. In honor of [continue reading]
A round-up of notes on Metro's mobile app – Go Metro Los Angeles. What? You didn't know Metro had a mobile app, go get it — it's FREE! 1. A new version is available for download for iPhones, iPads and Androids. If you already have the app, you should have [continue reading]
Gold Line trains currently run every 12 minutes during the day on weekends so this is a big-time improvement. Here’s the news release from Metro: Beginning Sunday, January 27, Metro will operate more frequent service along the Metro Gold Line, improving train service from every 12 minutes to every 6 [continue reading]
The Kings are set to begin the defense of their Stanley Cup title against the Chicago Blawkhawks on Jan. 19 with the player lockout apparently resolved (the players still have to approve of the deal). The Kings made this nice video in the off-season promoting Metro as a good way [continue reading]
From January to June, the Natural History Museum stays open late on the first Friday of the month for visitors to explore the museum in a totally new way. This Friday kicks off the 2013 season with a discussion of the Colorado Rockies during the Ice Age, and performances by [continue reading]
A few shots from the Union Station Gold Line this morning. Photos by Marc Littman/Metro.
The Gold Line will be running all night on New Year’s Eve for those who want to view the floats tonight as they line up on Orange Grove Boulevard or those headed to the parade or game on Tuesday. Four stations in Pasadena (Del Mar, Memorial Park, Lake and Allen) [continue reading]
Photos by Luis Inzunza/Metro This morning, Rose Queen Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez and Rose Princesses Kate Alice Benuska, Tracy Italia Cresta, Victoria Sophia McGregor, Nicole Cherie Nelam, Sonia Marie Shenoi and Madison Michelle Barili Teodo took a ride on the Expo Line to promote Metro services to the 2013 Tournament of [continue reading]
