Downtown denizens might be used to helicopters weaving through the airspace above them, but this week it wasn't just news crews or the LAPD: the military is practicing its urban maneuvers. The military busted out Blackhawk and OH-6 helicopters that hovered and wove through the air from the L.A. Live to Dodger Stadium. more ›

There have been some questions recently about all the helicopter activity in the Echo Park area. The Eastsider LA was trying to figure it out (and eventually did!) and even the LAPD's one media relations officer had no clue despite the information being published last week on their blog. The urban training missions began June 15 and will continue through Saturday. "The operations will be routine training exercises conducted by military personnel, designed to ensure the military’s ability to operate in urban environments, prepare forces for upcoming overseas deployments and meet mandatory training certification requirements," the LAPD wrote. "Training sites have been carefully selected so that activities do not interfere with the daily routines of the local populace." more ›