Damien Newton
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SGV Connect: Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez, and a 2021 Preview
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Welcome to the first SGV Connect Podcast of 2021. In this week's episode, Kris speaks with Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez before Kris and Damien give a preview of what to look forward to in 2021.
End-of-Year Fundraising Drive Update: We Did It! Thanks!
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If you feel like you missed out and want to make a donation, there’s no time like the present. Contribute today!
If You Prefer Journalism That Endeavors to Tell the True Story, Support Streetsblog Los Angeles Today
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If you believe this work is important and believe, as we do, that coverage of transportation reform and urban planning has to be about more than counting bike lanes on streets and parking spaces in new developments, please support us during our year-end fundraising drive.
SGV Connect 75: Catching up with Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval – and Goodbye to 2020
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Pomona's mayor talks about his roles in Gold Line construction and SGValley Council of Governments. And pod hosts take a look ahead to 2021.
Streetsblog L.A. Needs Your Donation Today to Stay Strong in 2021
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We can't continue to do what we do without your help.
SGV Connect 74 – Election Recap
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Everyone is talking about the results from this week's election, and SGV Connect is no different. Our usual team brought back Streetsblog LA editor Joe Linton and Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry for an in-depth election special that is almost twice the size of a regular episode.
Streetsie Interview: Sheila Kuehl on Politics, Transportation, Social Justice, and the 2020 Elections
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Ten days ago, as part of our Streetsie awards celebrations, L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl joined Streetsblog L.A. for an “Ask Me Anything” interview moderated by SBLA Editor Joe Linton. The interview is filled with interesting information and stories from one of L.A.’s truly trailblazing politicians. If you’re finding yourself questioning politics on Election Day […]
SGV Connect 73 – The Nature for All Leadership Academy and the End of Walktober
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Kris talked with Araceli Hernandez with Nature For All, and Damien talks with Topher Mathers of the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition
One Last Thank You to Our Streetsie Winners and Sponsors for This Year’s Awards!
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Last night, a group of two dozen activists, civil servants and elected leaders gathered on zoom to celebrate the 2020 Streetsie Award Winners for Streetsblog Los Angeles.
Streetsies 2020: Big Thanks to Sheila Kuehl for the AMA and SBLA Dinner Party is Tomorrow Night
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Sign up for tomorrow's Streetsie Awards! Made possible by The David Bohnett Foundation, Climate Resolve, Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority, Pocrass & De Los Reyes LLP, StreetsLA, and Santa Monica SPOKE!
Streetsies 2020: Thanks for Games Night, and See You Saturday!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for our first Streetsie Week event and our first Games Night.
Kensington Campus Opens in Lancaster Providing Temporary Housing, Permanent Housing, and Jobs for Antelope Valley’s Homeless
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"It was built to be as inviting as possible. We wanted to treat people like people." says Mayor Parris.