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Ding! Governor Vetos Bill That Would Have Required Alert for Speeding Drivers

“If the Governor knew what it felt like to wake up each day without your child because of a speeding driver, he wouldn’t have hesitated for a single moment to sign this bill,”

September 30, 2024

Monday’s Headlines

Even a Widening Caltrans Thinks Is Unimportant and They Admit Has Questionable Value Can Get $100 Million in Funding, More on Governor Signing 'Complete Streets' Bill, Newsom Vetoes Speed Warning Bill, More...

September 30, 2024

SGV Connect 127: Looking Back at This Year’s CA Legislative Session

This week's SGV Connect pod features Damien Newton interviewing Streetsblog California Editor Melanie Curry

September 6, 2024

In October, Santa Monica Will Lower Speed Limits on 29 Streets – and Raise it on One

Based on Council procedures, the changes require a second vote that should occur at the September 10 meeting, with changes going into effect 30 days later.

August 30, 2024

Opinion: Is Kamala Harris ‘The Climate President We’ve Been Waiting For’?

Kamala Harris fought hard for a better transportation plan in the San Diego region despite big political risks. If elected president, will she do the same for the country?

July 24, 2024

Join Us for the Streetsblog SF/CAL Milestone Anniversary Party on 9/12

Streetsblog California is turning 10 this year, and Streetsblog San Francisco is turning 15. Happy birthday to us!

June 14, 2024

SGV Connect 124: Reclaimers and Rick Cole

Damien interviews El Sereno's Reclaimers, pushing for housing accountability from Caltrans and Los Angeles. Chris interviews Rick Cole, an urbanist leader who recently returned to the Pasadena City Council.

May 28, 2024