Regional | Urbanize LA

State provides funding for Union Station revamp and wildlife bridge

Glendale also gets money for electric buses

February 5, 2026 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County approves $43.8M for new affordable housing

Partial funding for projects in L.A., West Hollywood, and Whittier

February 4, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Plan for Coachella Valley rail line continues to inch forward

RCTC inks $80M deal with engineering firm for EIR

February 3, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Metro board approves subway alternative for Sepulveda Pass project

But plans for a Torrance Metro rail extension are likely delayed indefinitely

January 23, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Report: L.A. residential permitting was historically weak in 2025

Hilgard Economics concludes just 8,714 homes were permitted citywide last year

January 14, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Metro staff recommend heavy rail alignment for Sepulveda Pass project

Final certification of the Torrance Metro rail extension is also expected this month

January 12, 2026 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council Approves COVID-19 Protections for Workers

But a proposed eviction moratorium once again fell short.

April 24, 2020 by Steven Sharp

LADOT to Restrict Number of DASH Bus Passengers Due to Coronavirus

No more than 10-to-12 passengers at one time.

April 23, 2020 by Steven Sharp

State Awards $275M for L.A. Area Transit Projects

Including Metrolink upgrades and an automated people mover in Inglewood.

April 23, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Car Crashes Plummet During Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Order

According to research from UC Davis.

April 22, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Amid Coronavirus, City Commissions Resume Meetings Remotely

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission meets this week.

April 21, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Op-Ed: Rebalancing Priorities During COVID-19—Towards Healthier Streets

Let’s put people to work improving LA’s roads

April 20, 2020 by Bryn Lindblad

COVID-19 Woes for Short Term Rentals Could Boost Affordable Housing

Bookings are down due to the global Coronavirus pandemic.

April 17, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. Anticipates Major Budget Hit Due to Coronavirus

And it could get worse next year.

April 16, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Begins Push for Post-Coronavirus Senior Housing

COVID-19's risks are higher for adults aged 65 and up.

April 15, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County to Create COVID-19 Relief Fund for Small Businesses

Bridge funding, cash grants, and low-cost loans.

April 14, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Supervisors Consider COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

The proposed program would use federal, private, and philanthropic funds.

April 13, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council Approves Funding for Supportive Housing in Watts and Westwood

Over 180 units of supportive housing.

April 10, 2020 by Steven Sharp