Los Angeles Daily News
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.
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.
The Painful Cost Of Transportation
Transportation costs take toll on both households and communities
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.
Building Green With Hay
A Southern California city office building is the largest commercial project to be built with straw bale.
'Freeway' A Misnomer in So. California
Traffic experts say Southern California's freeway system needs a total overhaul.
Schwarzenegger to Encourage Smart Growth Policies
Planners, developers and environmentalists weigh Arnold Schwarzenegger's approach to growth policies in California.
Can Growth Visioning Save Los Angeles?
A worst-case growth scenario for Los Angeles would have devastating results for San Fernando Valley gridlock.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
LA Sees Profit
This is how good the times are: Even the Los Angeles city government has managed to produce a surplus.
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.
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