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This week’s headlines:
Republicans, Trump, Standing in Way of Wildfire Recovery (SacBee, LAT) “Red Flag” Warnings Remain in Southland. Rain This Weekend? (LAT) Torched Does A Deep Dive On Air Quality Back to School Bus Safety Tips (Foothill Transit) Homeless Count Pushed to February (Pasadena Now) Metrolink Planning Santa Barbara Commuter Train (KTLA) Merced Avenue Greenway’s Bioswale System Can Manage 10.27 Acres of Rainwater Annually (Active SGV)
SBLA SGV Reporter Chris Greenspon was honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch with their 2026 award for Excellence in Journalism
City council enthusiastically approved restitution for those displaced by the freeway, but questions linger about who may qualify and how the money will be raised.
Fremont ramp proposals would benefit drivers moving through Alhambra, while burdening people who live, learn, and work here. The noise stays here. The exhaust stays here. The danger stays here. Fremont Elementary students should not be asked to absorb more idling cars, more turning, and more traffic along their campus.
SBLA SGV Reporter Chris Greenspon was honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch with their 2026 award for Excellence in Journalism
This park tucks a well-curated piece of green space into a nook of South Pasadena by the 110 Freeway.
City council enthusiastically approved restitution for those displaced by the freeway, but questions linger about who may qualify and how the money will be raised.
After some concerns about lost parking, residents convinced the city council to keep its complete streets concept uniform.
Fremont ramp proposals would benefit drivers moving through Alhambra, while burdening people who live, learn, and work here. The noise stays here. The exhaust stays here. The danger stays here. Fremont Elementary students should not be asked to absorb more idling cars, more turning, and more traffic along their campus.
