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Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit
Despite fierce opposition, Newsom signs controversial legislation.
October 10, 2025
Parking Titan Donald Shoup’s Legacy Continues
A new book and a new UCLA center honor the world's foremost expert on parking, Donald Shoup, who passed away in February.
October 9, 2025
America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the ‘Highway Boondoggle’ Crisis
America's wasteful highway spending has gotten out of control — and if President Trump really wants to promote efficient government, he'll urge Congress to stop it.
October 9, 2025
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.
October 7, 2025
Legislative Update: The Final Countdown
Updated: 10/10, noon - SB 79 has been signed into law.
Updated 10/10, 7:44 a.m. - I mean, he's got to act on this legislation sometime, right?
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.
October 6, 2025
Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets
But all tools, not just speed cameras, must be used to achieve Vision Zero.
October 6, 2025
Workshop for 710 Stub Conversion set for Wednesday October 8
Possible design elements for an arterial roadway look promising.
October 6, 2025
Friday’s Headlines
Cameras are making our streets safer. Not so sure about the flying robo taxis.
October 3, 2025
Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations
California hasn't updated its red light camera regulations in 30 years.
October 2, 2025
Last Chance for Input on La Puente’s Housing Element Update
Take the survey: building rule changes allow for faster home development, including on church grounds, commercially zoned land, and to replace lost affordable housing.
September 30, 2025
