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Time Out
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time Out
These Downtown L.A. area restaurants are closing early due to the nightly curfew
Since last Friday, much of L.A. has been in uproar over widespread immigration raids, with many Angelenos taking to the streets to protest and others still turning to grassroots organizations to make an impact through donations, grocery drop-offs, reporting suspected ICE activity and other mutual aid efforts. In the city's hospitality industry, where a sizable portion of the workforce is made up of immigrants, restaurants and bars have been preparing for the possibility of ICE raids. Now, with the nightly curfew Mayor Karen Bass imposed on greater Downtown L.A. last night, restaurants, bars and other businesses in the area have been forced to adjust their hours, with some closing entirely out of an abundance of caution, either due to the ongoing raids or due to the possibility of civil unrest. Others, aware of confirmed ICE activity in the area, have opted to close their doors temporarily to protect immigrant communities. It's important not to underestimate the gravity of these business decisions; between the wildfires and the lingering impacts of the slowdown in the entertainment industry, many places in L.A. have already been quietly struggling with fewer guests. In alphabetical order, here is a confirmed list of restaurants, bars and other food-related businesses in and around the nightly curfew zone—which includes Chinatown, Little Tokyo, the Arts District and parts of Boyle Heights—which have either closed or announced curtailed hours to allow workers and guests to get home safely, without police interference. When applicable, I've included any statements related to the closures and truncated hours. Downtown L.A. area eateries with confirmed schedule changes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lasita (@ Camélia — closing 'early' (check Instagram for further updates) De La Nonna — closing at 8pm DS Night Market — closed for the weekend of June 13 to 15 Grand Central Market — closing at 7:30pm Holbox (outside the curfew zone) — closing at 7pm Holy Basil DTLA — closing at 7pm, Atwater Village location open regular hours Hop Woo —closing at 8pm Lasita — temporarily closed as of Tuesday, June 10 (check Instagram for further updates) "Out of an abundance of caution, we've made the difficult decision to close our doors tonight due to the ICE raids happening near the restaurant. Closing up shop today wasn't what we anticipated, but the safety of our team, our guests and our community comes first. We are actively taking steps to ensure a safe environment before reopening and will keep you updated with any changes." Level 8 — all restaurants and bars closed on Wednesday, June 11 "Out of respect for our Los Angeles community and in light of recent events unfolding across the city, Level 8 will be closed tomorrow. The safety and well-being of our staff and guests is always our top priority. We're taking this step out of an abundance of caution and solidarity during this time." Philippe the Original — closing at 7pm Pizzeria Bianco — closing at 8pm Temaki Society — closing at 7pm Sonoratown DTLA — closing at 6pm Downtown L.A. area bars affected Arts District Brewing Co — closed due to area curfew Bar CDMX — closed due to area curfew Bar Jackalope — closed due to area curfew Everson Royce Bar — closing early Death & Co – closed through Sunday, June 15 (unless curfew lifts earlier) Golden Gopher — closed due to area curfew Level 8 — all restaurants and bars closed on Wednesday, June 11
Fox News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Murdered 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor's last film to premiere at festival year after his death
One year after beloved "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was murdered in downtown Los Angeles after a work shift, his final film is set to premiere at the upcoming 2025 Dances with Films Festival. Wactor, 37, was shot and killed on May 25, 2024, when police said he was "confronted by three individuals" who had his car "raised up with a floor jack and were in the process of stealing the catalytic converter." The actor's final work was filmed in 2022, according to FOX 11, but is now about to hit the big screen. Friends and family of Wactor confirmed to the outlet that the film, "Ciao, Mama," will premiere at L.A.'s Dances with Films Festival on June 24 at TCL Cinemas in Hollywood. "It's really important to me, and his family, that his legacy lives on for the incredible things he brought to the world," fellow actor and friend, Micah Joe Parker, told FOX 11. Parker described the movie to the outlet, saying it was about family, friendship and love, something he believes is directly correlated with his late best friend's life. Wactor was working at Level 8, a rooftop bar, and was leaving work with his co-worker, Anita Joy, in the early hours of May 25 last year when the fatal altercation took place. In a previous interview with the Daily Mail, Joy said staff had been complaining for months over the lack of parking available to them but that their concerns were brushed off. According to Wactor's mother, Scarlett Wactor, her son had protected Joy in his final moments of life. "They were walking to their car, and when they get there, Johnny's car, which was parked in front of the co-worker's, looked like it was jacked to one side, and from what I understand, he said, 'Hey, man, you towing my car?'… And the person looked up and had a mask, and so then I guess he knew they weren't doing that, and so he stepped in front of the co-worker and then backed up and put his hands up or both, and the person shot him," Scarlett Wactor previously told Fox News Digital. "He had no problem stepping into the fray," Parker echoed. "It's how he went out from this world, stepping in front of his friend to take a bullet. [When that happened] I said, I'll take the swings and arrows for him now." Days following the murder, Joy shared harrowing details about the events that led to his death on her Instagram page. "I've needed to take some time to collect myself and my thoughts. I was with Johnny in his last moments, and I'm here to be his voice after such unimaginable events," she wrote. "He was killed senselessly by a coward who reacted without care of the gorgeous life he was taking," she wrote in her post. "I'm angry, I'm sad, and I'm all the feelings at once, but above all, I am here for Johnny's justice." Nearly three months after Wactor's murder, police arrested four suspected Florencia 13 gang members in connection with his slaying. "Johnny was a victim," said Parker. "He was a victim of this crime, but he lived his life as anything but a victim. He was a doer. He was a dreamer. So, that's where we're turning the page now." Wactor got his start on television in the series "Army Wives" before appearing in other shows like "Animal Kingdom," "Criminal Minds" and "Westworld." He was best known for his role as Brando Corbin in 164 episodes of "General Hospital" from 2020 to 2022. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
