The Los Angeles Times
Creativity Needed To Solve L.A.'s Traffic Problems
This piece from the Los Angeles Times takes a look at two big ideas for fixing L.A.'s congestion: subway and monorail.
A Killer View
A Las Vegas homeowner has been convicted of killing more than 500 trees to improve his property's view of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Your Land Is Now My Land: The Doctrine of Adverse Possession
Squatters' rights dispute in Colorado causes public outrage.
Making Two-Way Streets Act Like One-Ways
Plans are moving forward to address the traffic issues on two of L.A.'s most congested streets.
California's Infrastructure May Go Private
Public-private partnerships are the most viable option for building and maintaining California's infrastructure according to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who recently announced a plan to explore possible partnerships with private firms.
Tunnel System Sparks Interest, Rumors
The re-discovery of tunnels beneath Fresno, California's Chinatown have sparked interest -- and elaborate rumors -- amongst historic preservationists and residents alike. But some say the rumors exaggerate the real purpose of the tunnels.
Global Warming Frontline In Alaska
A village on an Alaskan island may disappear in 10 to 15 years.
Power Plant Meets Opposition From Hunters, Environmentalists
Environmentalists and hunters have teamed up to fight against developers of a geothermal power plant who want to use the water from a California aquifer that sustains a large swath of vegetation and an active hunting ground.
Urban Renewal: The Movie
Kansas City's ambitious urban-renewal effort to reinvent its downtown is being captured on film.
L.A. Set To Become Next Big City To Mandate Green Development
The L.A. planning commission approved regulations requiring that major new developments meet U.S. Green Building Council LEED standards, with the goal of reducing energy use in new building by 15%.
Big Vision For Little Saigon
Orange County, California's Little Saigon is not the tourist and cultural center it should be, according to the Urban Land Institute, which has completed a study of the area and released recommendations for revitalization.
Automakers Announce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
Honda, Ford, and GM will put hydrogen fuel cell cars on the road in Southern California.
Green Condos in Downtown L.A. Defy the Cooling Housing Market
Developers plan to continue with a major project in downtown L.A. despite a slowing market, confident in demand for environmentally-friendly homes and walkable, urban neighborhoods.
When the Museum of Tolerance Loses Neighborhood Tolerance
West Los Angeles neighbors of the Museum of Tolerance are opposing a planned addition to the popular Holocaust education center due to increased traffic and noise, and late-night private functions.
New Homes Being Built In Wildfire Zones
New development in Southern California's wildfire zones are required to provide safety features such as special landscaping and fireproof materials. Critics say cost to society is high.
Solar Pioneer's Forgotten Invention
Four decades ago, Harold Hay invented a way to heat and cool a home without using electricy. Why won't the world listen?
Speedbumps Hinder U.S. Mayors Carbon Pledge
The mayors of more than 700 American cities have signed a pledge to reduce the carbon emissions of their cities. Following up on that pledge is turning out to be a bit difficult.
People Power
Volunteer-run neighborhood councils in Los Angeles are gaining political power and showing what a new kind of politics could look like.
Possible New Route For L.A.'s 'Subway To The Sea'
Building a "Subway to the Sea" in Los Angeles has been on the table for years, with local residents staunchly opposed to the rail line extension that would tunnel underneath their upscale neighborhoods. But now a new route is being proposed.
Water Hog Metropolis
While many metro areas in the U.S. have undertaken water conservation measures, one rapidly growing metropolis is criticized for its disregard for water conservation and uncontrolled growth.
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