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Gas drops 34 cents in California's Los Angeles County, but a gallon still averages over $6

A decision from Sacramento has been a key reason for the drop.

Los Angeles County, CA · 13d

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Metro provides shuttle buses during D Line subway closure

Maintenance work continues on the D Line subway, which is closed between the Wilshire Western and Wilshire/La Cienega stations through Monday, Nov. 2. The Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega stations are closed. D Line trains are running between Union Station and Wilshire/Western. Line 855 shuttle buses connect riders at the Wilshire/Western Station with the three closed stations. The shuttles run every 10 minutes. Metro Bus Lines 20 and 720 also provide service along Wilshire Boulevard.

Los Angeles, CA · 12d
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Gas prices continue to drop across SoCal

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 26th time in 27 days Wednesday, falling 2.8 cents to $6.045. The average price has decreased 39.4 cents over the past 27 days, including 2.3 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases totaling 79.7 cents that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 12d
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Contract for new rail operator on hold at Port of Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Members of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners withdrew consideration of a contract with Alameda Belt Line from their meeting agenda this week, delaying final approval of a deal already authorized by commissioners for the Port of Los Angeles. Text of the proposed action, which would make ABL — a [...] Read More...

Long Beach, CA · 10d

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Funding Delays Stall Brightline West’s Las Vegas-to-Southern California Rail Line

Brightline West's planned high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has stalled as the company waits on financing. The main bottleneck is a $6 billion federal loan under review by the Federal Railroad Administration, which is assessing the company's creditworthiness and required information. Meanwhile, the timeline has slipped from a target of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to late 2029 or later.

Las Vegas, NV · 12d

NBC Los Angeles

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LAX People Mover becomes latest flashpoint in Los Angeles mayor's race

The overpromised, over-budget Automated People Mover project has become a flashpoint in the tight race for Los Angeles mayor as a video clip appears to show electrical explosions along its tracks. The automated electric train system, now called LAX SkyLink, aims to connect LAX terminals with Metro and move passengers...

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

Newsweek

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America’s Traffic Problem Is a Responsibility Problem | Opinion

Drivers of larger vehicles can cause greater harm in crashes. One motorcyclist argues road safety needs a new philosophy.

Pasadena, CA · 10d

KTLA

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L.A. DASH buses to begin ticketing illegally parked drivers with cameras

Drivers who illegally park in bus lanes or at bus stops in Los Angeles could soon receive tickets in the mail as the city rolls out a new camera enforcement program. Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will use cameras installed on DASH buses to identify vehicles illegally parked in bus […]

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

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Downey approves Civic Center parking overhaul

DOWNEY — The City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to advance a $1.8 million reconfiguration of Civic Center parking that will add 138 spaces and close Civic Center Drive to public traffic to create secure parking for police and city employees. The council approved project plans, authorized the solicitation of...

Downey, CA · 12d

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Metrolink Suspends Service as King Tides Threaten SC Coastline

Metrolink has temporarily suspended Orange County Line service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside — including a problematic stretch in San Clemente — from Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 as unusually high tides threatened Southern California’s coastline, raising concerns about flooding, erosion and potential damage to coastal infrastructure.

Laguna Niguel, CA · 11d

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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Metrolink holds off on cuts

Metrolink officials held off on making any cuts to its regional rail service at a board meeting Friday, as transportation advocates remain hopeful that proposed cuts to the Antelope Valley […] The post Metrolink holds off on cuts appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Santa Clarita, CA · 13d

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Overturned Semi-Truck Shuts Down 710 To 405 Freeway Transition

An overturned semi-truck and a fallen light pole caused major traffic disruptions early Wednesday morning on a freeway transition in Long Beach, where a passing motorist stepped in to help prevent additional crashes. On October 28, 2026, at approximately 1:14 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of an overturned...

Long Beach, CA · 11d

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Port Interchange Project Celebrates Completion

The Port of Los Angeles Thursday celebrated completion of a $139 million state Route 47 interchange project intended to reduce traffic congestion, improve roadway safety and provide better access to the waterfront and nearby communities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday also marked the completion of three nearby community beautification projects totaling...

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

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Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro closes for 16 months

Caltrans officials said the entire bridge and all approaches on the east and west sides will be closed for 16 months.

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

The Sacramento Bee

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High Speed Rail Authority chief resigns after watchdog probe into consultant expenses

The chief executive of the embattled California High Speed Rail Authority resigned suddenly following a watchdog report that found the authority had improperly subsidized luxury travel upgrade and rideshares for consultants. Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw will serve as interim CEO, starting on Tuesday. Chief of Staff Mark Tollefson will be “active” until then, according to comments made at the HSRA Board of Directors meeting Thursday. Ian Choudri announced his resignation Wednesday night in an internal email, which was first reported by CalMatters . On Thursday, rail authority board Chair Steve Kawa publicly announced Choudri’s departure, which was effective immediately, at a meeting in Los Angeles. “We thank Mr. Choudri for his service and his contributions to the High Speed Rail program, and we wish him and his family well. The governor appointed new members of the board this year to bring stronger accountability, oversight and transparency to the project,” Kawa said. “Today’s news reflects the board’s commitment to accountability and transparency, consistent with the governor’s mandate under new board leadership at the authority. Californians deserve a project they can trust, and the governor will continue to insist on that from everybody working on it.” Choudri cited “personal and

California · 11d

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3 Metro D Line Stations to Reopen Early After Electrical Repairs

Three Metro D Line subway stations along Wilshire Boulevard that were closed last week for platform electrical infrastructure repairs will reopen Saturday — two days ahead of schedule. The Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega stations all closed at 2 a.m. Friday and were originally expected to remain shuttered...

Los Angeles, CA · 12d

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Caltrans to Detail Detours for 16-Month Vincent Thomas Bridge Closure

With the Vincent Thomas Bridge set to close Nov. 7 for 16 months, Caltrans officials are expected Thursday to explain how they plan to reroute traffic around the $750 million project.

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

Guessing Headlights

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Electrical Flash Erupts During Los Angeles LAX People Mover Test, Newly Released Video Shows

Newly released video of a late-September test at Los Angeles International Airport shows an electrical flash along the people mover’s tracks. The footage is drawing scrutiny while the train remains closed to travelers, with final ... Read more

Los Angeles, CA · 13d

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Backlog grows as 35,000 containers await rail service at LA–Long Beach

Nearly 35,700 import containers were waiting for on-dock trains at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this week, as record cargo volumes and reported railcar shortages slowed the movement of freight inland. Of the 35,688 containers awaiting rail service on Oct. 26, 10, 562 had been on the...

Long Beach, CA · 12d

CBS LA

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Water main break in Hollywood forces several street closures

All eastbound lanes of Sunset Boulevard are closed until further notice from Highland Avenue to Las Palmas Avenue.

Los Angeles, CA · 12d