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By Joe Linton

9:56 AM PST on January 15, 2026

"Large asphalt repair" on Vermont Avenue with pothole in unrepaired area in foreground. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

L.A. Considers Somewhat Limiting Policing vs. Protests (L.A. Taco)
L.A. Is Awash In Potholes (LAT)
- To LAT, city said it will do resurfacing later this year – despite resurfacing pause since July when city did “large asphalt repair“
West Hollywood Will Paint Existing Bike Lanes Green (WeHo Times, Biking in L.A.)
LAist Interviews Metro Police Chief Bill Scott
Metro Seeks Input On L.A. River Path Plan (Eastsider)
Kick Off for Push for Ballot Measure to Tax Overpaid CEOs (LAT)
County Weighs Budget Cuts to Homelessness Work (LAist)
County Approves Initial Phase Of La Brea Tar Pits Revamp (Urbanize)
Man Seriously Injured By B Line Train In East Hollywood (Eastsider)
Carnage: Driver Killed In Burbank Crash (Eastsider)
- San Bernardino 3-Car Crash Kills Two People (KABC)
- Mid-City Driver Crashes into Foot Truck, Injuring Person (KTLA)

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