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Kern County's Highway Coup

Representative Bill Thomas scores over $722 million from the Federal Highway Bill for Kerns County -- a move that has many in California perplexed.

August 6, 2005 - Los Angeles Daily News

LA To Restrict Mansionization

The new ordinance would be a first step for Los Angeles in restricting housing sizes in one neighborhood to no greater than 40% of the lot size.

August 1, 2005 - Los Angeles Daily News

The Painful Cost Of Transportation

Transportation costs take toll on both households and communities

June 16, 2005 - Los Angeles Daily News

Telecommuting Tops Rail In L.A.

Telecommuters already outnumber rail riders in Los Angeles and could be a big part of a solution that actually reduces traffic in the biggest metropolitan areas.

March 25, 2005 - Los Angeles Daily News

Building Green With Hay

A Southern California city office building is the largest commercial project to be built with straw bale.

October 1, 2004 - Los Angeles Daily News

'Freeway' A Misnomer in So. California

Traffic experts say Southern California's freeway system needs a total overhaul.

January 1, 2004 - Los Angeles Daily News

Schwarzenegger to Encourage Smart Growth Policies

Planners, developers and environmentalists weigh Arnold Schwarzenegger's approach to growth policies in California.

November 19, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

Can Growth Visioning Save Los Angeles?

A worst-case growth scenario for Los Angeles would have devastating results for San Fernando Valley gridlock.

May 22, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

State Of The Air Report Flawed?

Air pollution has been declining for decades. So how did the American Lung Association's 2003 report get the numbers so wrong?

May 12, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

What's In A Name? Ask South Central Los Angeles

Following what is an increasing trend in the Los Angeles area, residents of "South Central" Los Angeles want a new name for their community to help clense the area of its stigma of crime, poverty and racial problems.

April 9, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

SUV Sales Slowing Down?

According to a survey conducted by Kelley Blue Book car information guide, consumer interest in gaz-guzzling sport utility vehicles is waning because of high fuel prices.

April 2, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

Southern California Rates Traffic Worst Regional Problem

Could Southern California's love affair with the auto be fading? More people say they want their tax dollars spent on public transit.

February 18, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

Profile Of L.A.'s New Transit Boss

Roger Snoble, 56, the new chief executive of L.A.'s Metrpolitan Transportation Authority, is committed to high-tech.

November 15, 2001 - Los Angeles Daily News

Lancaster, CA May Give Over Parkland For Development

The city of Lancaster is prepared give more than five acres of the city park for a shopping center, but residents and two former mayors oppose the plan.

June 13, 2001 - Los Angeles Daily News

Power Crisis Increasing Pollution

With power plants running around the clock, the South Coast Air Quality Management District is predicting some of the worse smog in years for Los Angeles.

April 27, 2001 - Los Angeles Daily News

Millions Ride on Prop. 35

What is Prop. 35? Why have private companies contributed $11.5 million to try to convince voters to approve it?

October 28, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Urban Issues Top LA Mayoral Debate

Park space, environmental and urban issues were the key theme at a debate among Los Angeles mayoral candidates sponsored by KCRW.

September 15, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Terminal Expansion: Not Without Curfew

In its decade-long effort to gain approval for a new terminal, the Burbank Airport Authority is examining the possibilities of a curfew.

August 22, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

LA Sees Profit

This is how good the times are: Even the Los Angeles city government has managed to produce a surplus.

August 16, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Valley Transit Zone Found to be Financially Viable

A study finds that a San Fernando Valley transit zone could run buses 20 percent cheaper than the current costs under the MTA.

August 2, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

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