Damien Newton
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Sign up now to Help with the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count on January 22-24
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"Homelessness is the most pressing issue facing L.A. today - and we can only end it if everyone steps up and works together," wrote Mayor Eric Garcetti in a statement when the new count days were announced.
This Week in Livable Streets
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After this week, things slow down for the holidays. But in the meanwhile… city council reviews the South and Southeast L.A. CPIOs and Crenshaw Plaza development agreement, there are meetings on LADOT’s People St program, planned phasing for the Gold Line Foothill Extension, and the Last Mile plan for the new stations, and cyclists will […]
For this Family, Safe Parking L.A. Was a Lifeline During the Crisis of a Lifetime
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"Yes it helped. Of course it helped," explained Rose in a call last week. "Everything happened so fast, and there was so much to take care of. To know we had a place to stay every night we needed it was a huge help."
Support Streetsblog Los Angeles to Keep Us Strong in 2019
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Friends, Thank you for your support for Streetsblog Los Angeles. Your support over the years has helped us be both an important independent non-profit media source and a voice for safer streets, better transit, more housing options for all, healthier communities, and equity and justice in planning. It has also given us the unique ability […]
SGV Connect 30 – Changes for the Gold Line and California’s Climate Crisis
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This week's SGV Connect features an update on construction plans for Phase II of the Gold Line Foothill Extension and a discussion of two recent reports on climate change.
SGV Connect 30 – New Bike Facilities in Arcadia and New Councilmembers in Alhambra
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Podcast features Arcadia's Phil Wray and Alhambra's Ron Sahu
Metro Moves Ahead with Changes to How They Name Rail/BRT
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UStaff responded to a comment by Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Shelia Kuehl, who urged no "F" or "Brown" lines, by saying that no decisions were final and the Board would have final say on the colors and letters used.
Eyes on the Street: Wilshire’s Car-Only Bus Lane
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There is little point in bus-only lanes existing without enforcement.
A Talk on Homelessness with David Ryu as Bridge Housing Project Breaks Ground in Hollywood
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“The voters approved HHH and H because they wanted us to do something," explains Ryu
Safe Park Provides Homeless with Parking and Care at New, Larger West L.A. VA Lot
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Safe Park's VA lot provides homeless veterans living in their vehicles a safe place to park, eat, sleep and share stories
SGV Connect Election Special: Prop 6, Prop 10 and Measure W
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If you haven't voted yet, be sure to check out this week's edition of SGV Connect. Our usual co-hosts, Damien and Kris, are joined by Joe Linton and Estuardo Mazariegos to discuss Measure W and ballot Propositions 6 and 10.
City, County, State Marshal Resources to Battle Homelessness
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Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to expand its LEAD program that, "works to halt the revolving door of criminal justice involvement for residents who are chronically homeless, mentally ill, or experiencing a substance abuse disorder and, instead, provides alternatives that enhance public safety."