URBAN EYESORE: A jogger crosses the heavily tagged Main Street bridge over the Los Angeles River. The plan envisions widening the channel in places to preserve its flood-control capacity while creating more riparian habitat. (Mel Melcon / LAT)
ON A STROLL: Children walk with their baby sitter along the river near the intersection of Crystal St. and Meadowvale Ave. in the afternoon. (Mel Melcon / LAT)
