Downtown

Clifton's plans get more detailed *

cliftons-flickr.jpgThe new owner of Clifton's Cafeteria will be appearing at a press conference shortly with Councilman Jose Huizar to announce that there will be 100 new jobs for the formerly homeless as part of the new Clifton's. There will also be a sit-down restaurant upstairs and other changes.

DWP cafeteria update: Daily News columnist Kerry Cavanaugh explores why the DWP closed its popular cafeteria and lists which other cafeterias in Downtown public buildings remain open to the public. * Update: Given the public outcry, DWP tells Cavanaugh it may revisit the decision.


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