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LASD Won’t Name Deputies Involved in Killing of Fred Williams III at Otherwise Uninformative Inquest
LASD once again proves unwilling to cooperate in an inquest into a questionable shooting by a deputy.
February 1, 2021
The Westwood Neighborhood Greenway Is Now Complete
The two-acre site, straddling the Metro E Line, cleanses urban runoff before it flows into the Santa Monica Bay
January 25, 2021
L.A. County Seeks Public Input on New L.A. River Plan
The new L.A. County river plan includes bike/walk trails, big projects, strategies to address affordability and housing, and more.
January 13, 2021
City of Alhambra Hosting Community Feedback Meetings for Park Grant Applications
Alhambra staff are looking to apply for grants to build one new pocket park, a community center, and other upgrades and renovations at five other parks
October 16, 2020
Campaign Pushes for Manhattan Beach to Honor Full Black History of Bruce’s Beach
A new petition calls for Manhattan Beach to provide restitution to the Bruce family, whose land was seized by the city in the 1920s
July 14, 2020
New River Bike Path Segment Opens in Studio City
L.A. city opened a new half-mile of L.A. River bike path extending from Whitsett Avenue to Coldwater Canyon Avenue in Studio City
September 5, 2019
LADOT Improving Griffith Park Observatory/Los Feliz DASH Service
Starting next Monday LADOT is improving the frequency to every 15 minutes (from every 20 minutes) and extending weekday hours
July 29, 2019
Streetsblog Endorsement: Yes on Measure W for Clean Water for L.A. County
Measure W would establish a parcel tax to fund clean water, primarily through multi-benefit projects that would green communities throughout L.A. County
October 22, 2018
Long-Awaited Watts Skate and BMX Park Takes Significant Step Forward
At the Watts Gang Task Force meeting Monday morning in Watts, Councilmember Joe Buscaino announced that he had finally secured the necessary $925,000 in funds and a location for a combination skate and BMX bike park that the community has been waiting for for at least a decade. [If you can't see the video, click here.]
June 5, 2018
Community Celebrates Opening of Milton Green Street Project
The newly-completed Milton Green Street connects communities and cleans water.
February 2, 2018