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An LAPD officer punched Alexander Mitchell in the face, then when Mitchell filed a civil suit, the city responded by charging Mitchell with resisting arrest. Read more about this LAPD pretextual stop spiraling out of control.

Make plans to see the new Streetsfilms documentary on August 26.

West Covina wants your input on its Parks & Recreation plan.

What’s a “JPA” and how is Metrolink’s JPA failing riders?

Snapshots of bike and transit projects across the Valley.

Friday’s Headlines Friday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
September 4, 2026
Forest Lawn Drive, Burbank BRT, Bass/Raman environmental debate, Vermont BRT, Santa Monica, Imperial Highway, Metro G Line, car-nage, and more
Parts of San Gabriel River and Rio Hondo Bike Paths Closing for Dam Construction Parts of San Gabriel River and Rio Hondo Bike Paths Closing for Dam Construction
By Chris Greenspon
September 3, 2026
Sections of the two bikeways will be closed for years to come, as Whittier Narrows Dam gets important safety upgrades.
Thursday’s Headlines Thursday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
September 3, 2026
Forest Lawn Drive, Pacoima Wash, MacArthur Park, West Hollywood, Malibu, Venice Dell, Van Nuys, missing middle housing, car-nage, and more
Wednesday’s Headlines Wednesday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
September 2, 2026
West Hollywood, Forest Lawn Drive, LAPD, Sunset Blvd, Norwalk, Burbank Airport, Olympics, car-nage, and more
Bike Shorts: Pasadena CicLAvia Map, Griffith Park, Imperial Hwy and Hollywood Blvd Bike Shorts: Pasadena CicLAvia Map, Griffith Park, Imperial Hwy and Hollywood Blvd
By Joe Linton
September 1, 2026
Map released for November CicLAvia – Pasadena. New bike lane barrier protection on Imperial Highway and in Griffith Park. Bike/walk upgrades planned for East Hollywood.
Tuesday’s Headlines Tuesday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
September 1, 2026
Metro Micro, NoHo-Pasadena BRT, Olympics, Inglewood, MacArthur Park, Convention Center, car-nage, and more
This Week In Livable Streets This Week In Livable Streets
By Joe Linton
August 31, 2026
Metro Reconnecting Communities meeting, So Cal Transit Month starts, La Crescenta Avenue opening, and more
Interview with Glendale City Councilmember Alek Bartrosouf Interview with Glendale City Councilmember Alek Bartrosouf
By Joe Linton
August 31, 2026
“I am the only urban planner on the dais now at city council and happy to bring that perspective to city hall.”
Monday’s Headlines Monday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
August 31, 2026
Forest Lawn Drive, LAPD, fareless, South Pasadena, West L.A., Woodland Hills, car-nage, and more
Leimert Boulevard and 43rd Pl renamed “Ben Caldwell Square” Leimert Boulevard and 43rd Pl renamed “Ben Caldwell Square”
By Sahra Sulaiman
August 30, 2026
The dedication ceremony honoring the extraordinary contributions of artist, filmmaker, mentor, and visionary Ben Caldwell took place Sunday, August 30, at 9:30 a.m.
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