Today’s Headlines

By Damien Newton

9:34 AM PST on February 16, 2012

$4 Gas Is Back, Baby (Daily News)
Despite Some Grumbling, Regional Connector Enviro. Docs Moves to Full Metro Board (The Source)
Now Supes Moving to Legalize Frisbees and Football on the Beach (Daily News, LAT)
L.A. Green Lane Editorials Threaten Anytown USA (Bike Snob NYC)
Main Street Bike Lanes Aren't Green, But Are Open for Business (LADOT Bike Blog)
Lance Campaigning for Higher Cigarette Tax (LAT)
Sounds Like Metro's Field Trip Program Is Going Well (The Source, Daily News)
The President Slept Here (LAT)

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