Recent Streetsblog LA posts about SGV Connect

SGV Connect 96: Memories of El Monte Moves to New Space, Celebrates 626 Fest

By Chris Greenspon and Damien Newton | Jun 30, 2022 | No Comments

Memories of El Monte is planning to open a soup kitchen in January and possibly expand with a cafe and even a bar in the coming years. The interview covers their plans, the collective's goals, and what makes Memories' preferred coffee so special.

Plaza Ortiz 1, on Valley Boulevard in El Monte, CA. Credit: Chris Greenspon/Streetsblog

Long Lost El Monte Vet Honored with Affordable Housing Plaza

By Chris Greenspon | Jun 29, 2022 | No Comments

Ysabel “Mac” Arredondo Ortiz enlisted at 17 and never came home from Korea. The building honoring him is meant to keep families from being displaced and unhoused vets off the streets.

SGV Connect 95: Gold Line Extension Is ‘On Time and On Budget’ at 50% Mark

By Damien Newton | Jun 17, 2022 | No Comments

This week sees a special #SGV Connect podcast with Damien Newton interviewing Habib Balian, the executive director of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority. As we publish this podcast, the Authority is holding a press conference to celebrate the 50% completion point of the current Gold Line extension out to Pomona. For a full transcript […]

Cyclists arrive at a stop on Fifth Ave and Lomitas Ave to hear an activist speak on a toxic tour in Avocado Heights. Credit: Chris Greenspon/Streetsblog

Avocado Heights Activists Hitch Horses, Take to Bikes for Toxic Tour

By Chris Greenspon | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

A concerned group of equestrians says any amount of heavy metals in the environment is too much for the San Gabriel Valley’s working class corridor

SGV Connect 94 – Accessible Bike Facilities and the Future Puente Hills Park

By Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon | Jun 6, 2022 | No Comments

Damien talks with disability advocate Megan Lynch. Chris interviews Supervisor Hilda Solis.

Community members, activists, and one Monterey Park City Council official pose in front of Divine's Furniture after a walk down Garvey Avenue to discuss traffic lane expansion. Credit: Chris Greenspon/Streetsblog

Walk Against the Machine – Monterey Park Activists Oppose Traffic Lane Expansion

By Chris Greenspon | May 18, 2022 | No Comments

A plan to take away parking lanes on Monterey Park’s iconic Garvey Avenue hasn’t been getting very far. Could it be reshaped into a multi-modal project?

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