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Will a New President Cut Congestion?

This piece from the Los Angeles Times asks some experts how a new president could potentially reduce the nation's congestion.

February 6, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

California May Close Parks to Cut Budget

As part of an effort to reduce the state's budget expenses, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a plan that would close 48 state parks.

February 4, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Car 'Feebate' Under Consideration in California

The California Assembly is considering a bill that would create the nation's first "feebate" -- a charge or rebate California drivers would pay or receive depending on how much greenhouse gas their cars emit.

January 30, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Rent Control Under Fire In California

A California ballot initiative heading to voters in June could bring an end to the state's rent control laws.

January 30, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Facelift in Works For L.A.'s Broadway

City officials in Los Angeles are planning to announce a proposal to revitalize the city's historic theater district in downtown's Broadway corridor, likely replacing the working class retail that has occupied the area for years.

January 28, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Texas Town Forced To Forfeit Land For Border Wall

More than 200 acres of public land in Texas were transferred to the Department of Homeland security on the order of a federal judge. The department sought the land as part of its plan to build hundreds of miles of fences along the U.S.-Mexico border.

January 21, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Train Funding Lowers Ridership in L.A.

Funding for L.A.'s rail projects is lowering transit ridership, according to this op-ed based on an analysis of transportation spending, subsidies and boarding statistics.

January 16, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Car Versus Bike: Point-Counterpoint

Part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell debate where fault should be placed in the often-unpleasant conflicts between driver and biker.

January 14, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Funding Bike Infrastructure: Point-Counterpoint

Part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell debate federal funding for bike infrastructure and question whether a broad bike system should be built before or after the demand presents itself.

January 13, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Bikeable Cities: Point-Counterpoint

Part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell debate why some cities are good for cyclists, how they got there, and why L.A. is still far off.

January 12, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Bike Commuting: Point-Counterpoint

As part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell discuss and debate bike commuting and what cities should or shouldn't do to encourage it.

January 11, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Interest Groups To Determine Future of More Than 140,000 Acres

Following PG&E's bankruptcy, the private nonprofit Stewardship Council was assigned the task of conserving and reorganizing PG&E's 140,000 acres located in the Sierra Nevada and Upper Cascade Mountains.

January 8, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Simple Solutions To California's Water Shortage

Years of low rainfall are causing many in California to think hard about diminishing supplies of water. In this commentary, author Peter Gleick argues that wise water use and management -- not big-scale infrastructure projects -- is the solution.

January 7, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

'Phenomenal' Impact of Mortgage Crisis on States, Cities

Numerous foreclosures and vacant properties mean dramatically reduced property and sales tax revenues and hence significant budgeting shortfalls.

January 3, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

New Year To Bring $10 Toll To Southern California Commuters

In 2008, $10 tolls will be awaiting some Inland Empire commuters to Orange County who use the 91 Express Lanes of the Riverside Freeway, depending upon what day and time they travel home.

December 31, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

California Growth Slows As Out-Migration Continues

Far more residents left the Golden State than arrived from other states, but births and foreign in-migration kept the state growing to 37,771,431 residents, with 3/4 of total population increase resulting from births alone.

December 26, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Will Retiring Baby Boomers Revive The Cohousing Movement?

Cohousing could be the answer for seniors looking for a strong sense of community and support from neighbors as they age.

December 26, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Hopes To Win Federal Grant For 3 HOT Lanes Conversions

The L.A. Metropolitan Transportation Agency hopes to convert carpool lanes on three freeways to variably priced High Occupancy Toll lanes and win a federal grant. But the plan is upsetting carpoolers and hybrid owners who use these lanes for free.

December 21, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Long Beach's YouTube Videos Persuade Residents to Conserve Water

The city of Long Beach, California has initiated a water conservation campaign, including YouTube videos. As a result, residential water use rates have hit record lows.

December 18, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Anaheim Plans To Remake Its Sports District Into Highrise Urban Village

Anaheim (Orange County, CA) has big plans: 20,000 urban infill homes planned for their sports district. While the zoning change passed the council on a 4-1 vote, developers will wait for the housing market to recover.

December 17, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

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