Today’s Headlines
Day two of my nefarious plan to rule the world one blog at a time. Damien should be back at the helm tomorrow.
By
Ted Rogers
9:36 AM PDT on March 21, 2013
Day two of my nefarious plan to rule the world one blog at a time. Damien should be back at the helm tomorrow.
- The coming Broadway streetcar is already leading to a posh new hotel on its route (DTLA Rising)
- Arrest in Newhall hit-and-run against a cyclist leads to serious charges (KHTS)
- Family hopes for justice 6 months after Gardena man killed in a hit-and-run (Neon Tommy)
- Just like LA once had a vibrant rail system, we used to have bike superhighway (LA Magazine)
- Is it time to panic yet? Hillslide closes PCH between Sunset and Temescal Canyon (LA Times, LAist)
- Meanwhile, a Coldwater Canyon mini-Carmagedon gets underway this weekend (LA Daily News)
- New iPhone app will tell you if your car has been recalled (LA Times)
- The new I-10 Express Lanes appear to be doing the job so far (The Source)
- New interactive map allows you to follow construction of the Gold Line extension (The Source)
- Still no decision on building a Leimert Park stop on the upcoming Crenshaw Line (Curbed LA)
- Support for high speed rail continues to decline among state voters (LA Times)
- Room for bikes is already there on North American Streets (Streetsblog Network)
- Big highway projects may have to consider their impact on global warming (DC Streetsblog)
More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog Los Angeles
L.A. City Plans to Add New Bus and Bike Lanes on Westwood Blvd
The proposed 2.2-mile project would add new protected bike lanes connecting the Metro E Line station to UCLA and would add 1.1 mile of new bus-only lanes. Give your input via online survey.
October 8, 2026
California Needs More Ways to Fund Transit, Not Fewer. Streetsblog Urges You to Vote No on 43
Prop. 43 would make it harder for Californians to fund transit and transportation projects by giving just over 1/3 of voters the power to block locally backed tax measures.
October 8, 2026
South El Monte Puts 45 Day Moratorium on Data Center and Battery Facility Development
Critics say this move undercuts the standard planning process for safe projects; supporters want a total ban and no new warehouses in South El Monte.
October 8, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
CicLAvia this Sunday, speed cameras, Metro 71 Freeway widening, Long Beach, San Marino, Inglewood, Glendale, Pasadena, car-nage, and more
October 8, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines – Happy California Clean Air Day
Yep, it's still hot out there.
October 7, 2026
