Chris Greenspon
Chris Greenspon is the San Gabriel Valley Reporter for Streetsblog L.A. and co-host for SGV Connect.
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Covina Skatepark is Now Open
The park’s mellow design is perfect for younger and older skaters, and it’s located just over a mile from the town’s renowned skate shop, Pawnshop Skate Co.
Eyes on the Street: Pasadena’s New Roundabouts
A sightly new pair of traffic circles have been making the rounds in the Crown City, and transportation activists are pleased
SGV Connect 126: Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Jonah Kanner
Chris interviews Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Damien interviews Jonah Kanner
SGV Connect 125: A Sweatshop Documentary Comic Strip
“It was a very common thing to have it in the house… It’s not supposed to be talked about in public that you’re doing this work because it makes you a target for the city and the state.”
South Pasadena Bike Lanes on Grand Are Here to Stay
The council narrowly reversed its previous decision, thanks to a major turnout of local cyclists.
SGV Hikes and Bikes: Turnbull Canyon
Hilltop views, graffiti, rattlesnakes … this “bermuda triangle” of San Gabriel Valley open space will draw you in for an ominous good time.
Eyes on the Street: El Monte’s Merced Ave Linear Park
This is just the beginning. A series of multimodal paths are coming to the area, connecting to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area and Rio Hondo.
SGV Connect 124: Reclaimers and Rick Cole
Damien interviews El Sereno's Reclaimers, pushing for housing accountability from Caltrans and Los Angeles. Chris interviews Rick Cole, an urbanist leader who recently returned to the Pasadena City Council.
SGV Connect 123: The Upcoming Election in Alhambra Council District 4
SBLA interviews candidates Je-Show Yang and Nicolas Kiet Quach who are running against each other for an Alhambra City Council seat
South Pasadena to Remove Bike Lanes on Grand Avenue
The 0.6 miles of lanes are part of a batch of temporary Slow Streets installations that will mostly be removed, save for a few bits and pieces.