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Pictures in the News | December 8, 2014
In Monday's Pictures in the News, firefighters spray water on hot spots after a massive fire in downtown Los Angeles early Monday engulfed an apartment tower under construction, damaged two other buildings and left freeways and roads closed. Carson: Galaxy pla
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In Monday's Pictures in the News, firefighters spray water on hot spots after a massive fire in downtown Los Angeles early Monday engulfed an apartment tower under construction, damaged two other buildings and left freeways and roads closed. Carson: Galaxy pla
Biking and walking likely to be major issues in spring city elections
On a quiet Sunday morning in East L.A. a few weeks back, the campaign between Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar and County Supervisor Gloria Molina provided its first truly awkward moment.
Huizar, who is seeking a third term in the March 3...
South L.A. wonders if CicLAvia will bring traffic or business
Thousands of bike riders will spill onto the streets of South Los Angeles this weekend, bringing new eyes to a part of the city that often feels overlooked and neglected.
But whether CicLAvia, a virtual city of cyclists, will bring in fresh buyers or...
Cooler weather may boost crowds at South L.A.'s first CicLAvia
The cooler weather predicted for Sunday may encourage more bicyclists, walkers and skateboarders to participate in CicLAvia compared with the brutally hot day in October when the car-free rolling street party was last held, organizers say.
“It is...
CicLAvia kicks off for first time in South L.A.
The 11th CicLAvia bike festival officially kicked off Sunday morning, marking the first time that the car-free route will wind through South Los Angeles.
Thousands of bicyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters and pedestrians are expected to ride or...
In Monday's Pictures in the News, people dance during a “@PinDropParty” in the 2nd Street tunnel as cyclists ride by during CicLAvia on Sunday. Kansas City, Mo.: The Royals celebrate an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that clinched the American
CicLAvia will bring street closures in downtown, Eastside
The latest CicLAvia cycling event Sunday will look east.
The mass bike ride, which in the past has stretched from downtown to the beach, this year is running through the Eastside.
The event means closed streets from Echo Park to East Los Angeles.
...
'Bookcycle' peddles a new take on feminism
On a mural-lined corner of Echo Park, a dozen people gather around a tricycle painted a summery yellow. But even more eye-catching than the color is its main feature: a triple-decker shelf filled with books.
Shaded by a parasol, classics like "The...
Will CicLAvia bring buy-cyclists to a wary Eastside?
Soon the cyclists will come by the thousands. This much Magdalena De La Torre knows.
What's not so clear is how all these visitors will affect her family's market and other local businesses.
"Are they going to ride in, have their fun and never...
Heat wave peaks, with record temperatures reported in some areas
Southern California’s four-day heat wave peaked Saturday with scalding temperatures recorded in some inland areas.
Some of the hottest areas hit in Los Angeles County were in the San Fernando Valley, with temperatures in Woodland Hills reaching 104...
Do you drive in L.A.? Watch this to see what scares cyclists.
“It’s less attractive every year to own an automobile here,” says Echo Park resident Ryan Johnson, looking up from his bike. Johnson notes the rising cost of parking, the traffic, the hassle.
“It’s just easier to live without a car. And I don’t...
Letters: Give cyclists a break
Re "10 speeds to L.A.'s future," Column, Feb. 5
Kudos to Steve Lopez for giving bicycle commuting a try.
I started using my bike when gas hit $4.50 a gallon (the first time). It was a little nerve-racking as I dealt with drivers who didn't...
Alec Baldwin, you're so right: New York City is a nasty place to live
Not that I knew it until today, but Alec Baldwin, the actor, and me, the ink-stained wretch, have something in common: We both hate New York City.
Baldwin was arrested there Tuesday. His crime? Riding his bike the wrong way on Fifth Avenue. And no, I...
Jay Z festival coming to Grand Park on Labor Day weekend
Announcing that rapper Jay Z's popular Made in America music festival is coming to downtown, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that the event will "shine a spotlight" on Grand Park, the city's up-and-coming Civic Center gathering spot.
But...
CicLAvia to transform Wilshire Boulevard into car-free zone Sunday
CicLAvia, the city's increasingly popular cycling-oriented event, will once again transform traffic congested Wilshire Boulevard into a car-free zone on Sunday.
Thousands are expected to bike, stroll, run and walk the six-mile route from One Wilshire...
Large crowd expected for CicLAvia event on Sunday
Tens of thousands of cyclists and pedestrians are expected to converge on a 6.3-mile stretch of Wilshire Boulevard on Sunday for the city's ninth CicLAvia.
The route from One Wilshire in downtown Los Angeles to the Miracle Mile area west of...
CicLAvia: 9th edition of popular event gets underway Sunday
The idea is to get Angelenos to abandon their cars for the day in favor of bicycles, skates and walking shoes.
On Sunday, tens of thousands of area residents are expected to participate in the ninth edition of the popular CicLAvia festival that will turn...
CicLAvia: Cyclists, skaters, joggers take over Wilshire Boulevard
Cutting through a Wilshire Boulevard intersection on his silver Razor scooter, relatively alone for a brief moment, George Smith felt weird.
It was quiet, there were no cars around him and the crowds had yet to gather for CicLAvia.
"It just felt...
CicLAvia: The bike festival is a tradition for some
As motorists crawled along the 110 Freeway below, members of several African American ski organizations gathered for a group photo on the Wilshire Boulevard overpass to celebrate their participation in the ninth CicLAvia festival.
“We’ve been doing...
CicLAvia: Organizers proclaim another success
Organizers of the car-free CicLAvia event proclaimed the latest outing a success.
Thousands of people took to the street Sunday on bicycles, skateboards, and on foot for the event, which spanned six miles of Wilshire Boulevard, from downtown to the...
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