Leimert Park People St Plaza Opens; Stakeholders Debate Building a Cultural Center
"Don't tell anybody I'm using these," Councilmember Herb Wesson said of the blue art scissors he wielded as the moment came to cut the ribbon on Leimert Park Village's People St Plaza project this past Saturday.
July 1, 2015
Saturday! Leimert Park Celebrates 2nd Annual 20|20 Vision Charette with People St Plaza Launch
It is noon on a Monday.
June 26, 2015
Ron Finley’s Da FUNction Kicks Off Effort to Transform South L.A. Food Landscape
Support for the transformation of the state of South L.A.'s food landscape seems to be gaining some traction.
June 12, 2015
Rosa Parks Station on Track to Complete Environmental Review Process, Finalize Station Design
If you've ever tried to navigate the Rosa Parks/Willowbrook station, either to transfer between the Blue and Green Lines or to catch one of the nearly dozen buses that connect with the station, you know it isn't the most user-friendly place.
June 4, 2015
Metro Diary: When Contractors Don’t Get the “Off-Limits” Memo on Harassment
"Are you riding the train...?" came the voice over my shoulder.
June 2, 2015
Eyes on the Street: Law Enforcement Takes the Lane
Usually when I'm writing about the questionable behavior of law enforcement, I'm looking at how racial profiling and the harassment of people of color can negatively impact those folks' mobility.
May 29, 2015
Community Services Unlimited Set to Launch Organic Market in South L.A.
When talking with neighbors along south Vermont Ave. a few weeks ago about the potential redevelopment of the lots at Manchester, the amenity residents were most excited about was the arrival of a grocery store.
May 27, 2015
Planning and Programming Committee Recommends Metro Board Take Next Steps on Rail-to-River ATC
On October 23, 2014, the Metro Board of Directors voted to adopt the Rail to River Intermediate Active Transportation Corridor (ATC) Feasibility Study and directed staff to identify funding for full implementation of the project. The Board also authorized $2,850,000 be put towards facilitating the environmental, design, alternative route analysis, and outreach work required for the project to move forward and requested the staff report back in May of 2015.
May 22, 2015
How a More Inclusive Bike Week Can Help Move Us Toward “Bike Life”
"I can honestly say my faith in humanity has been restored today," Joey said Wednesday as we popped his back tire back on his bike and I packed up my patch kit. "If I ever see you in the street again, I promise I'll pay you back somehow."
May 15, 2015
Testing Around Exide Plant Continues, Community Voices Frustration over Lack of Clarity in Results
"I still don't have a clear picture of what the results [of the lead testing in the Expanded Assessment Areas] are," said a representative of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard.
May 12, 2015