Recent Streetsblog LA posts about events

CicLAvia South East: Building a Movement Ride by Ride

By Sahra Sulaiman | Aug 27, 2012 | No Comments

“Oh yeah, I just saw maybe 50 or 60 riders go by. Yeah, it was pretty cool.” said a security guard at Plaza Mexico. “I think there were 500 or 600 bikers,” said a flower vendor, smiling. “There were a lot!” In order to ask people along the route what they thought of seeing a […]

South L.A. Calendar: Urban Farming, a CicLAvia Southeast Event, Community Coalition’s Power Festival, and a Neighborhood Bike Ambassador Meeting

By Sahra Sulaiman | Aug 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

Over the next week, you’ve got four opportunities to participate in promoting more livable streets in South L.A. From 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday morning, Community Services Unlimited will be working with the USC Volunteer Center at two of their urban farm sites. It’ll likely be hot, so have a hat, sunblock, and […]

Space Nerds Unite: The Shuttle’s Arrival is Now Confirmed!

By Sahra Sulaiman | Aug 8, 2012 | 2 Comments

Maybe watching Curiosity land on Mars reminded you how cool space exploration was. Or maybe it was Mohawk Guy. Either way, all you long-time and newly-minted nerds out there will be thrilled to know that that will be neither a bird nor a mere plane you see overhead on September 20th. That will the Space […]

This Weekend in South L.A.: Join in the Effort to Expand CicLAvia Southward or Learn to Garden

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jul 20, 2012 | 2 Comments

It’s going to be hot this weekend. If, like me, you live in an apartment, it is probably even hotter inside than outside. Which means you might as well get out and about. Tonight, you could cool off with the Friday Night Ride to Hawthorne with the East Side Riders. Meet up with them around […]

Observers of the Spectacle: South L.A. Residents Greet Cyclists on Sunday’s Peace, Love, and Family Ride

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jul 2, 2012 | 6 Comments

Yesterday, the Peace, Love, and Family Ride rolled through South L.A., ably led by the Real Rydaz. The first inclination after any major ride involving more than 100 riders is to post tons of photos of the happy cyclists. And while it was wonderful to see so many folks of all shapes and sizes rolling […]

Bikes, Health, Activism, and Gardening Galore Await You in South LA this Weekend

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 29, 2012 | No Comments

Summer is officially here and South L.A. is celebrating in style. Tonight, the East Side Riders will host their Friday Night Ride. The low-key ride starts in the Watts area and heads in a different direction every week. Check out their event page for more details and look here for my story on the night […]

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