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Metro board approves mayor’s plan to speed up transit projects for LA Olympics
That includes building transit in the Sepulveda Pass.
City Council adopts new community plans for South and Southeast LA
Developed with input from a coalition of community organizations, some residents say the plans don’t go far enough to protect renters.
7 things to know about the new community plans that will guide development in South LA
The plans could shape a large chunk of the city for years to come, but parsing through them can be a little overwhelming. That’s why we’ve broken down the key features.
From 'nasty' to beautiful: the impact of turning a giant landfill into a park
The Puente Hills landfill-to-park conversion was just approved, and, in a new video, a neighbor says it's "a great opportunity for us to turn something that was so ugly and nasty to one that is beautiful."
Giant landfill with 500-foot tall trash hill might morph into a park
The Puente Hills Landfill has been closed since 2013, but lately there's been a push to transform it into a space that's useful: a park. The views from the top of the 500-foot-tall "trash hill" are said to be great.
12 Best Photos From Southeast LA's CicLAvia
CicLAvia Southeast Cities ran a 10-mile route through Huntington Park, Walnut Park, South Gate, Florence-Firestone, Lynwood, and Watts. Thousands showed up to run, walk, and ride; here are some great photos that show how the day went.