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Talking transit with Streetsblog

From “people powered transportation” to the Westside subway, I tackled a wide-ranging series of questions this week from readers of Streetsblog Los Angeles on our…
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Let’s step out of the fast lane

My apologies to New Orleans, but last weekend it was Los Angeles that deserved the nickname “The Big Easy.” Did you feel it, that strange…
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Here we go

Yes, it’s finally here, “Carmageddon” weekend. I feel confident that, by now, you know what I’m talking about. And that’s a testament to the extraordinary…
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Something to cheer about

When Fairfax High principal Ed Zubiate arrived at my alma mater in 2006, he had no intention of simply running in place. He was determined,…
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A time to dream big

Whether you’re wearing a cap and gown or just sitting proudly in the audience, graduation season offers a hearty dose of uplift. And for those…
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Rx for a 405 headache

Allow me to be blunt: it’s going to be a mess out there. As you may have heard, the 405 Freeway is being shut down…
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When every second counts

The email from my sister started with the words: “He’s going to be OK.” If she hadn’t opened that way, I’m not sure I could…
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Fateful times in the capital

I arrived in Washington D.C. just hours after news broke that Osama Bin Laden was found and killed in Pakistan. The stunning revelation instantly transported…
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Setting boundaries

Every ten years, following the federal census, we undertake a process to ensure that Los Angeles County residents are equitably represented in the five districts…
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