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

Metro Announces Changes to Mobility on Demand Service in Response to Coronavirus

Now offering private rides to allow for social distancing.

March 26, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Mapping Healthy Food Resources During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Where are local food pantries and farmers' markets located?

March 26, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Affordable Housing Planned in Walnut Park and Willowbrook

Two projects totaling 131 apartments.

March 25, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink Will Temporarily Reduce Service Starting March 26

Ridership is down 80 percent on the commuter rail system amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 25, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Emergency Order Temporarily Bans Ellis Act Evictions in L.A.

Part of the City's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 25, 2020 by Steven Sharp

U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Deployed to Los Angeles

USNS Mercy contains over 1,000 patient beds.

March 24, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Despite COVID-19, Housing Construction Continues in L.A.

Construction has been exempted from the statewide shelter in place order.

March 24, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. Closes Parks in Response to Coronavirus

No more social distancing walks in the park.

March 23, 2020 by Steven Sharp

State of California Reopens Shuttered Hospitals to Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

St. Vincent Medical Center in Westlake and Long Beach Community Hospital.

March 23, 2020 by Steven Sharp

This Week's Leases: NeueHouse Comes to Venice

Accounting firm moves to DTLA and a meditation app maker expands in Santa Monica.

March 14, 2020 by Steven Sharp

County Supervisors Approve $42M for Supportive Housing Projects

Five developments totaling 335 residential units.

March 11, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council Votes to Improve E Line Signal Priority

The City hopes to speed end-to-end trips and achieve 90 percent travel time reliability.

March 6, 2020 by Steven Sharp