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Today’s headlines feature an abridged summary of the marathon charter reform process and the ballot amendments Angelenos can expect to see in November. And check out the podcast for a preview of two fun summer events!

We’re off tomorrow for Juneteenth! See Wednesday’s Headlines for links to the FreedomRideLA ride from Earle’s on Crenshaw to Bruce’s Beach and back again in time for the Juneteenth festival in Leimert Park!

This Week In Livable Streets
This Week In Livable Streets
By Joe Linton
August 24, 2026
Streetfilms premiere, Metro board City Selection Committee meeting, The Willits Slide, Metro 405 Freeway widening, Metro 5 Freeway widening, Hawthorne plans, and more
Eyes on the Street: Spring/Alameda Bikeway Construction
Eyes on the Street: Spring/Alameda Bikeway Construction
By Joe Linton
August 24, 2026
LADOT is adding a 1.2-mile of new protected bike lanes, connecting cyclists to Union Station and L.A. State Historic Park
Monday’s Headlines
Monday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
August 24, 2026
Hot week, potholes, Burbank BRT, Pasadena 710, Woodland Hills, carnage, and more
Deadly Forest Lawn Crash Reinforces Push for Safety Improvements Paused by Mayor Bass
Deadly Forest Lawn Crash Reinforces Push for Safety Improvements Paused by Mayor Bass
By Joe Linton
August 21, 2026
Three years into Councilmember Raman’s push for a safer Forest Lawn Drive, Mayor Bass anticipates a new design – without eliminating car lanes but with “signal modifications” – will be “forthcoming… very soon.”
Friday’s Headlines
Friday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
August 21, 2026
Forest Lawn, Glendale BRT construction, missing middle housing, MacArthur Park fence, speed cameras, South Pasadena, parking tickets, Long Beach, OCTA, car-nage, and more
SGV Multimodal Projects Roundup – August 2026
SGV Multimodal Projects Roundup – August 2026
By Chris Greenspon
August 20, 2026
Here are four rail/bike/pedestrian oriented projects in the works throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
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