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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!

Friday’s Headlines
Friday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
July 24, 2026
Open streets, transit rider for Metro board, Santa Monica, Mayor Karen Bass, D Line, homeless count, parking, LAPD, ICE, Pasadena, car-nage, and more
Metro Board July 2026 Recap: Open Streets Funding, Governance, Freeway Expansion, and More
Metro Board July 2026 Recap: Open Streets Funding, Governance, Freeway Expansion, and More
By Joe Linton
July 23, 2026
It took more than half a year for Metro to approve an additional $1 million for CicLAvia-type events. Other board actions on freeway widening, governance, Pacoima Metrolink, workforce housing, Olympics, and more.
Thursday’s Headlines
Thursday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
July 23, 2026
Metro Bass priorities, WeHo, CicLAvia, ICE, Omnitrans assault, oil drilling, car-nage and more
Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes
Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes
By Joe Linton
July 23, 2026
Bass faintly echoes Mamdani’s “free fast buses” but after three and a half years of mostly Bass inaction at Metro, her election year conversion sounds tepid and unconvincing
Wednesday’s Headlines
Wednesday’s Headlines
By Joe Linton
July 22, 2026
Heat wave, Santa Monica, Metro board, Larchmont parking, East L.A., TOD, Culver CityBus, car-nage and more
Baldwin Park Opens Triple Playground at Barnes Park
Baldwin Park Opens Triple Playground at Barnes Park
By Chris Greenspon
July 21, 2026
While the park isn’t finished yet, its jungle gyms are now open for children of all abilities.
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