Recent Streetsblog LA posts about SGV Connect

SGV Connect 68: How Has COVID Changed Homeless Outreach and Metro Prepares to Say Goodbye to an Original Board Member

By Damien Newton and Kristopher Fortin | Jul 13, 2020 | No Comments

Damien interviews Shawn Morrissey and Teresa Eilers about how COVID-19 impacts outreach to people experiencing homelessnes. Kris interviews John Fasana, who will leave the Metro Board of Directors after 27 years this December.

A new navigation center on Pickering Avenue would be the second homeless shelter operated by the Salvation Army in Whittier. Photo: Salvation Army, Whittier, https://whittier.salvationarmy.org/whittier_corps/provide-shelter/

Whittier Moves Forward on Homeless Navigation Center

By Damien Newton | Jul 7, 2020 | No Comments

Whittier's upcoming new homeless navigation center will provide 139 beds for people experiencing homelessness as well as access to resources to help them transition to more permanent housing

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is conducting a supplemental environmental impact review of a proposal to reduce 1611 parking spaces at Glendale, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont Stations. Construction on the Gold Line extension is expected to start next month. Pomona Station rendering via Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority

Reduced Parking Being Studied for Planned Foothill Gold Line Extension

By Kristopher Fortin | Jun 26, 2020 | No Comments

The Metro Gold Line Extension Construction Authority hosted a public hearing Wednesday to gather feedback on its proposal to reduce planned parking by more than 1,600 spaces at future rail stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont. To build more rail sooner, the Construction Authority is looking to reduce project construction costs, […]

SGV Connect 67: Black Lives Matter Protests throughout SGV and Closed Streets in Whittier

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Jun 15, 2020 | No Comments

In this week's SGV Connect, Kris Fortin marches with protestors in cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley and brings us their voices direct from the rallies and marches. Kris also discusses his experience at the protests with his broadcast partner, Damien Newton, and how activism is changing in the San Gabriel Valley.

Protesters marching at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Pomona on June 7, 2020. More than 200 people came out for the afternoon march. Kristopher Fortin/Streetsblog LA

San Gabriel Valley Residents Show Support for Black Lives Matter in Multi-city Demonstrations

By Kristopher Fortin | Jun 10, 2020 | No Comments

Protests have taken place in West Covina, Whittier, Alhambra, Pasadena, Monrovia, Montebello, Pomona, El Monte, Walnut, and Sierra Madre.

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