Santa Monica Backs Bold Coastal Workaround To Fast-Track Housing And Street Upgrades
Santa Monica is sponsoring AB 1740, a state bill that would let transit-rich coastal cities approve certain housing and street projects without individual Coastal Commission review. Supporters call it a fast-track for housing and bike lanes; others worry about lost oversight.
California Truckers Fume Over $165 Million Tesla Semi Sweetheart Deal
California earmarked about $165 million in clean‑truck vouchers for Tesla’s Semi, prompting critics to warn that public funding may be favoring a single maker.
Downtown LA Protest Turns Chaotic as Car Slams Into Demonstrator
A demonstrator was seriously injured Saturday night after being struck on Alameda Street near the federal building in downtown Los Angeles. Authorities responded and an investigation is underway.
Anaheim Police Refuse To Name Officer Who Shot Teen On His Doorstep
Anaheim is withholding the name of the officer who shot 19-year-old Alberto Arzola, citing threats; the family says the public deserves unedited bodycam footage. Legal precedent makes disclosure the norm unless a particularized danger is shown.
Cyclists Swarm 101 Freeway As Echo Park Drivers Watch In Disbelief
Video shows dozens of bicyclists weaving through traffic on the northbound 101 near Rampart and Alvarado in Echo Park, prompting safety questions and local follow-up.












