Damien Newton
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Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands
As the saying goes: if you need to change the law to build it, maybe it’s the wrong project.
Thursday’s Headlines
Newsom signs highway expansion bill. Transit bills still in limbo.
Newsom Signs Legislation to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges
While the wait continues on the governor's action on most of the legislation Streetsblog covered this year, here's some news on the housing front.
SGV Connect 142: Baldwin Park Responds to ICE and All That She
Baldwin Park’s immigrant relief efforts and a San Gabriel Valley filmmaker’s global portrait of women highlight this week’s SGV Connect podcast.
Legislative Update: The Final Countdown
Updated, 10/9, 9:30 a.m. - Newsom has signed AB 697, the one making it easier to expand a freeway through protected marshlands that might be underwater in a couple of decades.
Monday’s Headlines
This is the last week for Newsom to act on legislation. Update coming later today.
Friday’s Headlines
Cameras are making our streets safer. Not so sure about the flying robo taxis.
Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations
California hasn't updated its red light camera regulations in 30 years.
