Five Miles of New River Path Open for Sunday Rides

Los Angeles, CA · May 17, 2026

The marine layer is thinning out just in time for the ribbon-cutting on the river path expansion. It’s a perfect morning to pull the bike out of the garage before the afternoon heat settles in.

📰 The Lead

The long-awaited extension of the LA River Greenway officially opens this morning, adding five miles of continuous paved path between Studio City and the Burbank border. This stretch represents a significant closing of the gap in the city’s master plan to create a 51-mile green spine through the basin. Beyond the fresh asphalt, the project includes three new "pocket parks" equipped with hydration stations and native sycamores that provide much-needed shade for walkers and cyclists alike. While some neighbors raised concerns about lighting during the planning phase, the final design features motion-activated, downward-facing LEDs to balance safety with habitat preservation for local bird populations. City crews will be on-site today near the Whitsett Avenue trailhead to hand out maps of the newly connected routes.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • D Line Testing Moves West — Residents near Century City may notice increased activity as Metro begins non-passenger train runs on the newest subway segment.

  • Mar Vista Slow Streets Permanent — Permanent traffic-calming bollards and signage are being installed along the residential corridors north of Venice Boulevard starting tomorrow morning.

  • Monday Council Vote on Housing — The City Council is scheduled to finalize the implementation timeline for the new tenant protection ordinances during tomorrow’s session.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 73°F · Low 60°F — Overcast
    • Keep a light layer handy until the clouds break around noon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • CicLAvia: South LA — Western Ave to Central Ave, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Five miles of car-free streets for biking, skating, and walking today.

  • Smorgasburg LA — ROW DTLA, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Dozens of local food vendors gather for the weekly outdoor market.

  • Family Flicks: Classic Animation — Hammer Museum, 11:00 AM Free screening of hand-drawn shorts in the museum’s climate-controlled theater.

  • Santa Monica: Main Street Farmers Market — Heritage Square, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM Fresh produce, live acoustic music, and a dedicated dog park area.

  • Long Beach: Antique Market — Veterans Stadium, 6:30 AM–2:00 PM Short drive to browse over 800 dealers at this massive monthly event.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Bob’s Big Boy Burbank
    • Built in 1949, this Wayne McAllister design is the oldest remaining Bob’s in the country. Its towering neon sign and cantilevered roof define the "Googie" style, serving as a backdrop for the weekly Sunday morning gathering of vintage hot rods.

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