Baby Trump Flies @ LA City Hall

A "Baby Trump" balloon flies at Los Angeles City Hall during a Prop 10 rally. The balloon is a licenced replica of the original balloon that was created in the UK earlier this year,

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2018

On the steps of City Hall.

LAPD officer trying to shut the balloon down.

Selfie time.

"Baby Trump" full of air.

"Baby Trump."

Happy 90th LA City Hall

Los Angeles City Hall turns 90 years old today. The iconic structure opened back in 1928 with a three day long celebration.
Made this montage proof-sheet image back in 1990, using one roll of bulk rolled 35mm Kodak Tri-X black and white film.
The bottom left frame is my favorite. It shows a homeless man asleep on the great lawn.
The homeless issue has still not been addressed by the politicians of this beautiful structure.

Photography by Ted Soqui © 2018

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Thousands March in Support of DACA

Thousands of "Dreamers" and supporters of the DACA act march through downtown Los Angeles. The Trump administration rescinded the DACA act earlier in the day leaving 800,000 recipients in limbo until congress decides what to do with their status.
The march started at Olvera Street and ended at LA City Hall.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2017

Marchers

Adam West Tribute at LA City Hall

The City of Los Angeles gave tribute to the Batman, Adam West, last night.
Mayor Garcetti and Chief Beck lit the Bat signal against city hall, as thousands of Angelenos watched as it glow against city hall.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2017

LA does it right.

City of Gold

Los Angeles City Hall on a Saturday night.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2017

City of gold.

5 years Ago The Occupation of LA Ends

5 years ago in Los Angeles, the month long occupation of LA ends. LAPD and various area law enforcement agencies raid and clear the occupation camp from the grounds of LA City Hall.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2011

1st and Spring street.

                                       
     

Occupiers holding the line in front of LA City Hall.

                                     

Occupy the world.

Entrance to LA City Hall.

Occupiers at 1st and Spring Street.

Four Years Ago in LA

Four years ago, Occupy LA set up camp at city hall.
Then city councilman Eric Garcetti welcomed them to stay as long as they like and that the city will support the cause.
Two months later, hundreds of LAPD would forcible remove the occupiers from the city hall grounds.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2011

Councilman Garcetti welcoming occupiers.

We are the 99%.

83 year old Lucy Horowitz, occupier.

#Occupy

Los Angeles Spring Bloom

The flora and fauna on the grounds of Los Angeles City Hall show off their lovely bountiful blooms, on this first day of spring.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015

Glorious LA City Hall.

Lavender blooms.

Little flowers.

Bird of Paradise.

Busy bee.

Feliz Dia De Los Muertos

Saw this wonderful alter in downtown LA's Grand Park. It frames LA City Hall perfectly.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2014

Feliz dia de los muertos.

LA City Hall

Los Angeles City Hall street scene.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2014

200 N. Main Street.

Wolfpack Hustle Crit Race in Downtown LA

The Wolfpack Hustle Downtown Crit Race in downtown LA last Saturday.
The race featured some of the areas fastest and most colorful cyclist.
Mens and womans races featured both road and fixie bike.
Full gallery click here.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2014

Mens road race qualifying.

Broken chain while qualifying.

Need to be super fast to start in this row.

Mens fixie qualifying.

Female fixie racer, no brakes

LA City Hall Hallway

The third floor hallway inside LA City Hall.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2013

City Hall.

East Los

The east side of Los Angeles seen from the observation deck of LA City Hall.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2013

East side.

Occupy Wall Street Movement Second Anniversary

Today marks the second anniversary of the Occupy movement which began at Zuccotti Park near Wall Street in New York City.
The occupation also had a huge presence in Los Angeles with hundreds of people camped out on the grounds of LA City Hall.

One city block. (click to see larger)

Last eve of the occupation of LA.

10 days.

Protester in front of LA Times Building.

Marching up Broadway.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2011

Pasadena City Hall

No trip to Pasadena is complete without seeing the City Hall Building.

Photo by Ted Soqui © 2013

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Trayvon Martin Protest in LA Day 3

Day three of protest in response to the Trayvon Martin murder verdict in Florida. A crowd of two-hundred plus people marched around downtown and briefly made a stop in front of LAPD headquarters. LAPD had a high profile presence and no trouble was reported in connection with the march.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2013

Rally in front of LA City Hall.

LAPD headquarters.

Rally at LA City Hall.

Rally at LA City Hall.

LAPD yellow taping LA City Hall.

Mayoral Inaugural for Eric Garcetti

LA welcomes it's 42nd Mayor, Eric Garcetti, today. In a short but fun ceremony, Moby performed an original song, "We Are All Made of Stars."
The oath was delivered by a LA Student in the eight grade, Kenia Castillo, who Garcetti met when she 4 years old at a rally for better working conditions for janitors.
The new members of the LA City Council were also swore in and had a group hug afterwards.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2013

Our new Mayor.

Moby snapping photos.

Last Tweet as Mayor of LA.

LA Councilman Tom LaBonge and Gil Garcetti taking a photo.

City Hall.

Graham Patrick Martin and Raymond Cruz from "Major Crimes."

Same-Sex Marriages Resume in California

Jeff Zarillo and Paul Katami were married today at LA City Hall. They are the first same-sex couple in Los Angeles to be married since the Supreme Court ruled Proposition 8 to be unconstitutional. Jeff and Paul were also plaintiffs in the lawsuit over same-sex marriages along with Kris Perry and Sandy Stier who were also married earlier today in San Francisco.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa presided over the wedding which was held on his last day as Mayor of LA.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2013

Getting ready to take the vows.

Wedding bands.

Married.

All legal and signed by the Mayor.