Wednesday’s Headlines
Fires, D Line, Long Beach, World Cup, Whittier Narrows, SB79, Torrance, South Pasadena, and more
By
Joe Linton
10:20 AM PDT on May 20, 2026
- Multiple Wildfires Across Southern California (KTLA, NBC4, Wired)
- Harmful Air Quality Across Southern California (KCAL, Daily News)
- Golden State Report Is Excited and Optimistic About New D Line
- LB E-Scooter Rider Dies From Solo Crash Injuries (KCAL)
- LB To Revamp Pacific Electric Right-Of-Way Park (LB Post)
SoFiStadium Getting Ready For Its World Cup Close-Up (Torched)- Feds To Revamp Whittier Narrows Dam (Los Cerritos News)
- SB79 Update: Neighborhood Council Opposes Densification (Larchmont Buzz)
- Biking in L.A. Reviews Torrance Council Candidates
- More On South Pas Bike Lane Approval (SP Review)
- Carnage: LB Mom Demands Safety Where Son Killed By Speeding Driver (NBC4)
Get National Headlines At Streetsblog USA, State Headlines At Streetsblog CA
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. Streetsblog Honored By L.A. Press Club
Streetsblog team members were finalists for nine different awards for calendar year 2025 reporting, and placed second or third in six categories
June 29, 2026
Monday’s Headlines
L.A. street neglect, Measure ULA, streetlights, South Pasadena, Destination Crenshaw, Pasadena, Glendale, car-nage, and more
June 29, 2026
New Peak-Hour Bus Lanes on Florence and on Alvarado
New peak hour bus-only lanes on Florence Avenue and on Alvarado Street - plus more under construction bus lanes coming soon
June 26, 2026
Friday’s Headlines
Metro E Line, Measure HLA, Glendale, SB79, Measure ULA, Westwood, DTLA, and more
June 26, 2026
