This Week In Livable Streets
World Cup action, Independence Day, and more
By
Joe Linton
4:38 PM PDT on June 29, 2026
World Cup action, Independence Day, and more.
- All Week – Men’s World Cup Soccer
- Just two matches remain to be played at Inglewood SoFi Stadium. This Thursday 7/2 at 12 noon will be Spain vs. Austria, and Friday 7/10 at 12 noon will be a quarterfinal. Use Metro’s webpage to take transit to SoFi.
- Watch parties continue through Sunday 7/19. Many are in parks, libraries, and other transit-friendly locations. Check the Torched guide to events, or Metro guide to transit-friendly watch locations.
- Friday 7/3 – Streetblog will be off Friday for a three day weekend celebrating the nation’s birthday.
- Ongoing: The National Day Laborer Network continues to urge those that can to adopt a corner to help protect day laborers and vendors from ICE sweeps. See their webpage to register to adopt a corner or attend a workshop on how to help.
- Ongoing scheduled Metro service alerts:
- Metro G Line construction bus/bike detours are in effect through 2027. The Sepulveda Station area closure is in effect through December 2026.
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