Today’s Headlines

Slate Notices That Things Are Getting Better in L.A.
Our Police Chief Does Motorcross (Daily News)
It’s Not Just Streetsblog That Sees Trouble in Town/Gown Relations Near USC (LAT)
Congratulations Santa Marino, One of the Few to Support the Big Dig (Pasadena Star)
Gold Line Basket Bridge Almost Finished (Curbed)
Alpern: Yes on Measure J (City Watch)
Freeway Lanes and Ramps Close in Valley for Carpool Lanes Project (Daily News)
Santa Monica BBB Ban on Non-Profit Advertising Drawing Ire from All Corners (Mirror, Surf)
You Know It’s Bad When Lindsey Lohan Is Making Fun of Your Driving (LAT)
Alarcon Aide Pleads Not Guilty in Manslaughter Charges for Crash in City Vehicle (Daily News)
People Find the TAP Cards So Confusing The Source Has To Write Articles on How to Do Basic Things