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Featured Story:
Covina Residents Call on City for Protections from Immigration Raids
Community members took to city council to share their frustrations and demands.
By Chris Greenspon

Top Headlines:
Pasadena Reviews Housing Plan For Canceled 710 Area (Pasadena Now)
Fernando Dutra Becomes Metro Board Chair (LAist, Daily News, NBC4)
Pasadena, Feds, Partner on Anti-Speeding Campaign in July (Pasadena Now)
Killer Drivers Get their Licences Right Back in CAL (CalMatters)
Judge To Rule Soon On Restraining Order Against ICE (Pasadena Now, Courthouse News, KABC, NBC4)
Several Women Protect Man from ICE after Being Knocked from Bike in Downey (Instagram)
CalBike Explains Vehicle Miles Traveled and VMT Mitigation
Smog and Fire Risk Rise With Serious Heatwave (KTLA, LAT)

And here’s some Streetsblog stories from around the country from the past week:

  • SGV Connect 148: World Cup, 6-7 Edition
    by The Editorial Team
    June 12, 2026
    In this special World Cup edition of SGV Connect, Damien Newton talks with Foothill Transit Communications Director Felicia Friesema about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • South Pasadena Approves Protected Bike Lane for Entirety of Fremont Ave.
    by The Editorial Team
    June 5, 2026
    After some concerns about lost parking, residents convinced the city council to keep its complete streets concept uniform.
  • El Monte’s Zamora Park is Finished Rebuilding
    by The Editorial Team
    May 20, 2026
    The thoughtful redesign fits seamlessly into the old Hayes neighborhood of town.
  • South Pasadena Approves Complete Streets Concept for Huntington Drive
    by The Editorial Team
    May 15, 2026
    Meanwhile, the city looks to refine concepts for specific stretches of Fremont Avenue. Local cyclists of all ages continue to pedal the project forward.
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