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California High-Speed Rail Authority picks trainset manufacturer

The CHSRA Board also approved the environmental document for the 30-mile stretch of the network that will connect Anaheim to Los Angeles. | Arup. The California High-Speed Rail Authority has chosen who will manufacture its trainsets. The authority approved a contract with Siemens Mobility to design, build and maintain three high-speed trains, with the potential for more as the network matures.

California · 6d
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Crafting Your Home

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12 Historic American Train Stations, From Grand Central Terminal to Union Station in Los Angeles

From Beaux-Arts palaces to Art Deco showpieces, twelve historic American train stations that still reward a visit, with sourced facts on each.

Los Angeles, CA · 7d

brentwoodnewsla.com

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Caltrans schedules overnight 405 Freeway shutdowns, and lane cuts through Sepulveda Pass

K-rail installation and repaving work will close key ramps and U.S. 101 connectors. Drivers navigating the Sepulveda Pass will encounter widespread overnight lane reductions, ramp shutdowns, and connector closures along Interstate 405 starting Monday night as Caltrans continues long-term repaving work. Crews will close multiple freeway lanes and access points...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d
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Little Change to Southern California Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 30th time in 31 days Sunday, falling six-tenths of a cent to $5.977. The average price has decreased 46.2 cents during the last 31 days, including 1.3 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 6d

ABC7

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Car plunges from bridge onto 134 Freeway in Glendale, prompts hourslong lane closures

A vehicle went over a bridge and landed on the eastbound 134 Freeway in Glendale early Friday, prompting lane closures.

Glendale, CA · 9d

DaxStreet

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14 Best Cars for Los Angeles Traffic

Los Angeles traffic is a test of patience, and the wrong car makes it worse. Hours on the 405, the 101, and the 10 mean your vehicle spends more time creeping than cruising. That rewards cars with smooth stop-and-go behavior, strong fuel economy at low speeds, comfortable seats, and driver-assistance features that take the strain out of constant braking. This list covers hybrids, electric vehicles, and a few comfortable all-rounders that suit LA’s gridlock. Some are budget-friendly commuters, others are roomy family haulers, and a couple lean toward luxury. Specs and pricing change every model year, so confirm current trim details with a dealer before you buy. 1. Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius has become a familiar sight on Los Angeles roads, particularly among daily commuters. Its hybrid powertrain is well suited to stop-and-go traffic, where frequent braking, slow-moving queues, and repeated acceleration allow it to make efficient use of fuel. At low speeds, the car often runs on electric power alone, which means your engine isn’t burning fuel while you sit behind a stalled sedan near the Sepulveda Pass. The regenerative braking recovers energy every time you tap the pedal, turning traffic into an efficiency advantage rather than a

Los Angeles, CA · 12d

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New SB 79 Map Puts West Hollywood’s TODAP Debate Back in Focus

Three days before West Hollywood voters choose three City Council members, SB 79 is back on the map. Literally. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) released an updated SB 79 map Thursday, October 29, adding pedestrian access points for planned Metro stations, including all three stops proposed for West Hollywood along the K Line Northern Extension.

West Hollywood, CA · 8d

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Electrical blasts and bureaucratic deadlock push LAX Skylink opening to February

Testing problems and agency disputes over solar energy integration stall the $3.3 billion elevated airport train. Trackside electrical explosions and unresolved interagency negotiations have once again derailed the timeline for the Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport, pushing passenger operations back to at least February. The system, formally...

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

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Eastbound Altadena Drive Closure Expected to Last Four Weeks

Southern California Edison has begun underground utility work along Altadena Drive, temporarily restricting eastbound traffic in the construction area. The closure began Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and is expected to last at least four weeks. Work will extend along eastbound Altadena Drive from just before Page Road to beyond Crest Road. Westbound traffic will remain open.

Altadena, CA · 9d

localocnews.com

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The Future of Transportation Does Not Stop on the Road

Editor’s note: Luyi Gui is an associate professor in operations and decision technologies at the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. Marques McCammon is president and CEO at Irvine-based Karma Automotive. When we picture the future of transportation, we tend to see a new electric vehicle, a...

Orange County, CA · 9d

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Chinatown Bus Lot to Become 225,000-Square-Foot Office Complex, City Says

A bus storage lot near Chinatown Station is on track to become a five-story office complex after the Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved the proposal for 130 W. College Street. The project would bring roughly 225,000 square feet of office space and ground-floor retail to a site that has sat underused just north of the Homeboy Industries campus.

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

wehoonline.com

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Halloween Scare Comes Early for Young Taxi Driver Near West Hollywood

It’s the Friday before Halloween, and while most people are looking forward to the weekend, one young taxi driver was having a pretty lousy afternoon. His Toyota Prius ended up crashed into the construction plywood barrier around a vacant building at La Brea and De Longpre avenues after his left rear tire blew out.

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

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Full Overnight Closures Slated for Northbound 605 in Whittier Next Week

Caltrans warned Friday that full overnight closures will take place next week on the northbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Whittier. The closures are scheduled nightly from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday through next Friday, Caltrans spokesman Marc Bischoff said. The on-ramp from Peck Road to the northbound...

Whittier, CA · 8d

The Desert Sun

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Brightline West funding woes stall LA-to-Vegas high-speed rail project

Las Vegas, NV · 8d

westsidetoday.com

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LAX Skylink passenger debut delayed to February amid track blasts and city disputes

Testing failures and utility disagreements between city departments delay LAX train launch. Passenger service on the Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport will not begin until at least February following trackside electrical blasts and stalled city negotiations. Formally renamed the LAX Skylink by airport authority LAWA, the 2.25-mile...

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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DASH Buses to Begin Bus Stop/Bus Lane Camera Enforcement Next Week

The city of Los Angeles is launching new automated enforcement to ticket drivers parked in bus lanes or at bus stops. Metro and the city already partner on similar automated enforcement with cameras mounted on Metro buses [video]. The city is expanding the program by adding new cameras to L.A. Department of Transportation (LADOT) DASH shuttle buses.

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

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Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Southland

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 29th time in 30 days Saturday, falling 1.3 cents to $5.983. The average price has decreased 45.6 cents during the last 30 days, including 2.3 cents Friday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 7d

CBS LA

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High tides force street closures in several Southern California coastal cities

The National Weather Service says very high tides will continue through Thursday, reaching between 7.5 and 8 feet. Peak tides are expected on Wednesday between 10:20 and 11:20 a.m.

Huntington Beach, CA · 11d

Long Beach Post

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This $73 million plan will move speeding cars out of a downtown park, add acres of green space

The city says it’s finally secured funding to move a stretch of Shoreline Drive out of César Chávez Park and connect a miles-long network of open space. The post This $73 million plan will move speeding cars out of a downtown park, add acres of green space appeared first on Long Beach Post .

Long Beach, CA · 10d

Automotive Addicts

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What Every LA Driver Should Know Before (and After) a Car Accident

Los Angeles drivers put up with a lot. Gridlock on the 405. Unpredictable lane changes on surface streets. Rideshare drivers stopping wherever they feel like it. If you’ve spent any Full Article »

Los Angeles, CA · 13d