SGV Connect 67: Black Lives Matter Protests throughout SGV and Closed Streets in Whittier
In this week's SGV Connect, Kris Fortin marches with protestors in cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley and brings us their voices direct from the rallies and marches. Kris also discusses his experience at the protests with his broadcast partner, Damien Newton, and how activism is changing in the San Gabriel Valley.
June 15, 2020
San Gabriel Valley Residents Show Support for Black Lives Matter in Multi-City Demonstrations
Protests have taken place in West Covina, Whittier, Alhambra, Pasadena, Monrovia, Montebello, Pomona, El Monte, Walnut, and Sierra Madre.
June 11, 2020
Pasadena Nudges Drivers to Slow Down, Share Streets with Bicyclists and Pedestrians during COVID-19
Pasadena's "three-tiered campaign is a reminder that roads are multi-modal and are meant to be safely shared by all” per Transportation Director Laura Cornejo.
May 14, 2020
SGV Connect 55 – Francisco Ojeda and Melanie Curry on What’s Coming Next
Welcome to the first episode of SGV Connect in 2020! This week's episode features Francisco Ojeda of Active SGV and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California discussing the big stories of 2019 and what we can look forward to in 2020.
January 14, 2020
Alhambra City Council Approves 40-Unit Supportive, Low-Income Affordable Housing Development
Alhambra is moving forward with proposals for a $20 million 5-story 40-home supportive and low-income housing development - expected to house up to 178 residents
September 12, 2019
#SGV Connect 48 – Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, and CA Legislation
In which we speak to Representative Judy Chu about San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog CA updates us on state legislation
September 6, 2019
SGV Connect 42: Looking Ahead to Sunday’s 626
Who better to help us preview the event than Wes Reutimann, the special projects director for Active SGV?
May 16, 2019
SGV Connect 37 – A People’s Map of East San Gabriel Valley
Have you ever seen a general plan process include collecting community stories?
March 7, 2019
Orange County Plans a Four-Mile Parking-Protected Bike Lane
Orange County officials presented a proposal to reduce travel lanes and add a parking-protected bike lane on a four-mile stretch of Hazard Avenue, which connects Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Westminster.
January 31, 2019
La Habra Is Making Moves Toward Becoming a More Walkable, Bikeable City
The city of La Habra passed its first Bikeway Master Plan last year, is looking to pass its first Complete Streets Master Plan. It is being aided by a grant from St. Jude Medical Center, which recognizes the importance of street design on residents' health.
July 12, 2018
