Jim Henson Company Plans Sale of Historic Chaplin Studios Lot in Hollywood "The La Brea location famously features a Kermit the Frog statue dressed as The Tramp, complete with top hat and cane" (The Wrap)
California Supreme Court Blocks Tax Measure from November Ballot "The proposed measure would have changed the voter approval threshold for special taxes. It would have required a two-thirds majority instead of a simple majority. Because the measure’s purpose was to block Measure ULA, which was passed by voters in Los Angeles last year, it would have applied retroactively. Since the measure would have required two-thirds approval by voters in 2025, it would effectively nullify Measure ULA and as well as dozens of other voter-approved measures." (The Pride)
Forget the graffiti. L.A.’s most notorious skyscrapers have a much bigger problem "It was the graffiti that made the abandoned skyscrapers of Oceanwide Plaza in downtown Los Angeles infamous...But the illicit work is low on the list of problems facing the bankrupt, billion-dollar development. With a potential fire sale of the residential, hotel and retail project approaching, a far more complex and expensive question looms over one of the region’s all-time real estate catastrophes: Can it be saved from the wrecking ball?" (LA Times)
Rendering of a streetcar in Santa AnaOCTA
Construction Nearing Completion for OC Streetcar, Opening Expected Summer 2025 "Tracks and stations appear nearly complete for the 4.1-mile streetcar. Through Santa Ana much of the light rail project is accompanied by curb-protected bike lanes." (Streetsblog CA)
Metro Adjusts Bus Services For Improved Reliability And Reduced Wait Times "Beginning this Sunday, LA Metro hopes to lessen wait times and provide more reliable transit options by adjusting the services of 130 bus routes." (LAist)
L.A. 2028 Olympics add SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome to revamped venue plan "Revisions to the original master plan would incorporate Southern California’s newest sports venues, make thousands of additional tickets available to fans and generate an estimated $156 million in savings and revenue, the private LA28 committee said." (LA Times)
Aerial view of the Intuit DomeLos Angeles Clippers
Expand the L.A. City Council? A citizens commission will explore that and other ideas "The 13-member commission will be charged with developing proposals for the November 2026 ballot that would revise the city charter, which spells out the powers and duties of city departments, offices and elected officials." (LA Times)
Eyes on the Path: Construction Progress on Pacoima Wash Walk/Bike Path "New fencing, asphalt path and bike/walk bridge all appear done - the facility is expected to open this fall" (Streetsblog LA)
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