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Featured Story:
Active Streets: Mission at Twilight – Open Streets Open Thread
How was your experience at yesterday’s open streets event – Mission at Twilight – through Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena?
By Joe Linton

Featured Podcast:
SGV Connect 137: Olympic Cricket at the Pomona Fairplex
For the first time ever, the city of Pomona will host an Olympic event: cricket! Get the story from Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval and Abhimanyu Rajp, Director of Los Angeles Cricket.
Interviews by Joe Linton and Chris Greenspon. Hosted and produced by Chris Greenspon and Damien Newton

Top Headlines:
La Verne and Pomona Dedicate New A Line Stations (KTLA)
More On Pomona and La Verne A Line Stations (Claremont Courier)
More On Active Streets Mission At Twilight (Around Alhambra, SP Review)
Pasadena Changing Speed Bump Policy (Pasadena Now)
Modest Gas Tax Inflation Rise Takes Effect July 1 (LAist)
Metrolink Changing Fares (KTLA)
Pasadena Expects To OK Sales Of 17 Caltrans 710 Freeway Homes (Pasadena Now)
La Cañada Expects To Pay $5-10M In Settling Housing Lawsuit (LCF Outlook)


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.
  • Eyes on the Street – Colima Road Bike Lanes
    by The Editorial Team
    May 8, 2026
    The scenic route will run from the edge of Whittier to Fullerton Rd, and it’s already more than halfway done.
  • SGV Connect 147: Living Schools and the Covina City Council Race
    by The Editorial Team
    April 30, 2026
    The executive director of Active SGV updates us on an exciting project for El Monte schools and we begin our election 2026 coverage.
  • Pasadena Adopts Most of the 710 Stub Vision Plan
    by The Editorial Team
    April 16, 2026
    Council opted to have another public workshop to discuss the Restorative Justice elements of the plan, which makes restitution to those displaced by the 710 Freeway.
  • La Verne Approves Protected Bike Lanes to Pomona North Metro Station
    by The Editorial Team
    April 8, 2026

    With this, the city will play a part in building safe facilities west-to-east across the entirety of its neighbor, Pomona.

    The post La Verne Approves Protected Bike Lanes to Pomona North Metro Station appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.

  • Pasadena Moves Closer to Adopting 710 Stub Vision Plan
    by The Editorial Team
    April 2, 2026

    City Council shared concepts for rebuilding the community razed in the 1970s, and seemed keen on making restitution to the victims of freeway displacement.

    The post Pasadena Moves Closer to Adopting 710 Stub Vision Plan appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.

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