Recent Streetsblog LA posts about South LA

In an effort to show how transportation, open space, planning and other issues impact the health and character of a community, Streetsblog and The California Endowment teamed to bring Streetsblog’s coverage to a hyper-local level in Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles. Sahra Sulaiman is the Communities Editor for Streetsblog Los Angeles and is leading our coverage efforts in these communities. This page serves as a place to read Sahra’s and all of Streetsblog’s coverage of issues in South L.A. Contact Sahra at sahra[at]streetsblog.org or on twitter: @sahrasulaiman.

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 […]

Harnessing Momentum to Write a New Chapter in the History of South L.A.

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

“Every day, I’m learning,” Shuntain Thomas, one of the core members of the Real Rydaz, tells me each time I talk to him. Learning how to harness momentum, he means. The Real Rydaz have enjoyed a lot of attention this year. They were one of the first bike clubs that I met up with when […]

What You Wish You Hadn’t Missed this Weekend: Art, Community, Masks, and Ancestors in Leimert Park

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 25, 2012 | No Comments

Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. So, I’ll keep it short. In case you missed it this weekend, the Leimert Park Art Walk celebrated its second anniversary in style. Members of the community donned masks and traditional (or African-inspired) dress to commemorate the occasion and honor their ancestors. They were joined by members of the […]

Extra! Extra! Get Your Free Pass to Ride the Expo Line!

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 19, 2012 | 12 Comments

Beginning tomorrow at noon, you can board the Expo Line for free at the newly opened Farmdale and Culver City Stations. You’ll be handed a voucher for a free return trip at that time. The Farmdale Station has been the subject of some controversy, given its proximity to Dorsey High School and the lingering questions […]

Unpacking the Numbers: Measuring Success One Rider at a Time

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 18, 2012 | 2 Comments

If I were in the market for a grant and told the funder that the distribution of hundreds of flyers via face-to-face conversations with area residents had resulted in the appearance of exactly one participant at our event, and that I counted that as a wild success, I’m guessing they would consider me insane. It […]

Grab Your Kid, Grab Your Bike…and Ride With Us On Father’s Day

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 15, 2012 | No Comments

They’re ba-ack… The folks behind Ride South L.A. have teamed up again with the East Side Riders (ESR) and T.R.U.S.T. South L.A. to help you tour the Florence-Firestone and Watts areas using the crowd-sourced map created from a ride earlier this year. Riders will meet at Augustus Hawkins Natural Park at 10 a.m. on June […]

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