LA Students Ditch $30 Ubers For Metro Rides
College students across Los Angeles are swapping $30 ride‑hails for free or reduced‑price Metro rides as GoPass and campus U‑Pass programs expand. The savings and new service are changing how young Angelenos move.
Pasadena Defends Hydrogen Bus Plan Amid Battery Range Worries
Staff say battery buses average about 80 miles per day on busy fixed routes, steering Pasadena toward hydrogen fuel‑cell buses and new fueling infrastructure. City officials point to secured grants and a staged rollout as they brief a committee this week.
Simi Valley Crossing Horror as Train Hits 13-Year-Old on E-Bike
A 13-year-old Simi Valley student died after being struck by an Amtrak train at the Sequoia and Los Angeles Avenue crossing. Police say the rider failed to stop and the investigation remains active.
Westside Takeover: CicLAvia Boots Cars From West L.A. Streets All Day Sunday
CicLAvia will close three miles of Santa Monica and Westwood boulevards this Sunday for a 9 a.m.–4 p.m. car-free day with hubs, programming and transit detours.
Russian-Tied Gas Quietly Floods Bay Area and L.A. Pumps
Record imports of overseas gasoline — including product refined from Russian crude — eased supply strains this spring but deepened scrutiny of California’s shrinking refinery base.
Newport-Mesa Bike Battle: Board Mulls Booting Kids’ E-Bikes From Campus
Newport‑Mesa trustees are reviewing a draft policy that would ban most K‑8 students from riding e‑bikes to school, a move driven by a string of campus crashes and city safety rules. The proposal has split parents, board members and local advocates.
Altadena Told To Wait Until 2029 As County Splits Fire Rebuild Plan
County planners told Altadena officials they’ll run a fast recovery plan for burn scars while a decade‑long CIP won’t be finalized until 2029, leaving funding and quick repairs in question.












