L.A. Council Plots Power-Pole Streetlight Comeback
The City Council directed departments to study bringing back pole‑mounted "utilitarian" lights to speed repairs in darkened blocks. Officials say the move aims to untangle agency roles and blunt copper theft's impact.
Santa Clarita Launches Aspire Fiber Rollout at Canyon Country Market
Aspire Fiber and city officials kicked off a three‑year plan at the Canyon Country Farmers Market to bring fiber to up to 80,000 Santa Clarita homes. Community outreach and phased construction are planned.
Lake Murray Parents Fume Over Hazardous Corner, Demand Stop Sign From City Hall
Neighbors near Lake Murray say a park entrance is unsafe and want a stop sign; the city says the intersection hasn't met its technical thresholds. Advocates are pushing for a policy rewrite after a nearby deadly crash.
Santa Monica Council Fast-Tracks Costly Boulevard Safety Fixes And Restaurant Rescue Plan
Council will consider a $590,000 Santa Monica Boulevard safety study and zoning changes designed to speed conversions of vacant retail into restaurants.
California Docs Push Crackdown on Turbocharged Kid E‑Bike Rides
CMA‑backed AB 2346 would set a 15 mph limit for kids, require built‑in lights and force clearer e‑bike labels after doctors warned of rising teen injuries.
Bass Hits Chinatown Streets As LA Pothole Plague Pounds Drivers
After winter storms left streets riddled with potholes, Mayor Karen Bass will join crews in Chinatown as drivers report costly car damage and delays. Officials urge residents to report problems through 3-1-1.
LA's Underground Gamble: New Subway Aims To Break The 405 Traffic Curse
Metro approved a tunneled Sepulveda heavy‑rail line that could cut Valley‑to‑Westside trips to under 20 minutes and ease the 405's chokehold.
Tariffs Cool LA Port Imports, Docks Shift Into Slow Gear
January saw a pullback at the Port of Los Angeles as retailers digest goods frontloaded ahead of tariffs, leaving terminals and truckers to recalibrate. Officials say inventories are still elevated as the complex normalizes.
Inglewood Greenlights Land Seizures For SoFi Transit Hub Push
Inglewood’s council authorized property acquisitions for a Market Street mobility hub near SoFi Stadium that includes bus bays, EV chargers and a pedestrian overcrossing. Phase 1 is slated for 2026–2028.












