Well done, City Councilman Ed Reyes. It appears as though your recent chitchat with President Barack Obama paid off. The L.A. River has been named one of 100 projects identified in The 50-State Report. Released today, the federal report serves as part of Obama's America's Great Outdoors (AGO) initiative to establish a conservation and recreation agenda for the 21st century - a promise to future generations. more ›

Dedicated bike paths, more bike lanes, and bike rental programs, oh my! more ›

In 2003, the New York City Council voted to oppose the war in Iraq. Two years later, they drew a resolution for the "orderly and rapid withdrawal" of Iraq. Now, three days short of exactly two years after New York, the Los Angeles City Council, in a 12-2 vote, voted yesterday to support pulling out of Iraq.The council said it approved the resolution because it wants the federal government to end the war, which... more ›

On the front page of the LA Times website tonight we found the sad note that LA River swimmer Little Antonio has died: more ›

"San Francisco has the wherewithal to charge that much. San Francisco has a different income group," Reyes said. "Here in Los Angeles, I would rather work with the industry before we get into that." more ›