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Thursday's Headlines
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (127+ words) Streetsblog Los Angeles - So Fi Hosts Spain v. Austria World Cup Match Today 12 Noon (The Source)- Split Glendale Council Approves Metro No Ho-Pasadena BRT Arrangement (GNP) - Council Votes Against Putting ULA Reform Measure On November Ballot (LAist, Mar Vista Voice, Westside…...
Don't Park in the Bike Lane! Santa Monica Started Issuing Automated Bike Lane Tickets Today
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (175+ words) Since May 1, the city of Santa Monica has been using AI camera technology to ticket drivers parked in bike lanes. Starting today, the program shifted from issuing warnings to issuing actual $93 tickets. Santa Monica is the first California city to…...
Wednesday's Headlines
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (112+ words) Streetsblog Los Angeles - SB79 TOD Zoning Takes Effect Today, Permits Some Density in 57 L. A. Station Areas (LAT, L. A. Material) - Homeowners To Appeal Ohio Avenue Safety Upgrades Before Board of Public Works (CCWW News) - Long Beach To Celebrate World Cup Final With 4-Mile Beach…...
Monday's Headlines
3+ day, 9+ min ago (81+ words) Streetsblog Los Angeles - L. A. City Resurfacing Prioritizes Bel Air Over Boyle Heights (L. A. Reported) - L. A. Council Approves $544 M In ULA Affordability Programs (LAT) - Plan Commission Approves G Line Station Rezoning (Urbanize) - Black Leaders Push To Finish Destination Crenshaw (Sentinel) - July 12 Pasadena Water Project…...
New Peak-Hour Bus Lanes on Florence and on Alvarado
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (308+ words) Los Angeles recently installed a few miles of new bus-only lanes. The new facilities are located in the communities of South Los Angeles and Westlake. L. A. City has new peak-hour bus lanes on Florence Avenue. Bright red "Bus Bike Lane" markings…...
Friday's Headlines
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (120+ words) Streetsblog Los Angeles - Advocates Again Push L. A. City To Speed Up Metro E Line (Future is L. A.) - More On Judge Rulings Against Linton In Measure HLA Lawsuit (LAist, Biking in L. A.) - More On Glendale L. A. River Bike/Ped Bridge Moving Forward (GNP) - L. A. Allows Apartments…...
Some Urban Observations from My Seattle Vacation
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (313+ words) Seattle has ~800, 000 residents in ~84 square miles; it's part of a four million person metropolitan area spanning about ~4, 400 square miles. In comparison, the city of Los Angeles has about four million residents in a ~470 square mile area which is part of…...
Pasadena Passes Restorative Justice Elements for 710 Stub Plan
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (424+ words) Pasadena's city council unanimously approved the Restorative Justice Elements for Reconnecting Pasadena " the 710 Stub's Vision Plan " on Monday." This framework is meant to guide the city in righting wrongs committed against people of color who were removed from their homes…...
Guest Editorial: Burbank Voters Approved Transit. Why Is City Hall Still Fighting It?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (478+ words) If you're a regular Streetsblog reader, you've probably seen this story before. A voter-approved transit project promises better mobility, safer streets, and more transportation choices. A vocal opposition group emerges. Local officials start talking about delays, new studies, and reasons…...
2026 Primary Election Results Round-Up: Strong Voter Support for Most Livable Streets Candidates
3+ week, 1+ day ago (680+ words) L. A. County is still counting ballots, so this round-up remains based on preliminary results. At press time, Bass leads with 34. 3 percent of votes. Raman is second with 28. 9 percent and Pratt in third with 25. 5 percent. The mayor's race, of course, impacts many…...