New Bike Path Segment Opens in the Valley Today

Los Angeles, CA · July 13, 2026

The marine layer is thick enough to chew on this morning, but it should burn off just in time for the ribbon-cutting on the newest stretch of the LA River Way. If you’re commuting on two wheels, your route through the Valley just got a lot smoother.

📰 The Lead

The long-awaited three-mile gap in the LA River Way through the San Fernando Valley officially opens to cyclists and pedestrians this morning. This segment, stretching from Vanalden Avenue to Balboa Boulevard, finally connects several disparate paths into a continuous 12-mile greenway. For years, commuters in Reseda and Lake Balboa had to navigate busy surface streets to bridge this divide; now, they have a dedicated, paved route away from traffic. The project includes new solar-powered lighting and drought-tolerant landscaping designed to mimic the river’s natural flora. While the larger goal of a 51-mile continuous path remains years away, this specific link is a major win for Valley residents who have pushed for better east-west transit alternatives. City officials will gather at the Reseda trailhead at 10:00 AM to mark the milestone.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Metro Fare Capping Begins — New daily and weekly fare caps go into effect today, ensuring riders never pay more than five dollars a day.

  • Silver Lake Street Sweeping — Enforcement resumes on the newly paved sections of Silver Lake Boulevard this morning—check those signs carefully to avoid a ticket.

  • Griffith Park Fire Prep — Brush clearance crews are moving into the western canyons today as part of the peak-season wildfire prevention strategy.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 68°F — Overcast
    • Keep the sunglasses handy; that gray sky will likely give way to bright glare by noon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Monday Night Jazz — The Falls Lounge, 8:00 PM Intimate weekly session with local quartets in a classic DTLA setting.

  • Outdoor Movie: 'The Goonies' — Will Rogers State Historic Park, 7:30 PM Pack a picnic for this family-friendly screening on the polo field.

  • Culver City: Night Market — Town Plaza, 5:00–9:00 PM Short drive for artisanal crafts, street food, and live acoustic sets.

  • Santa Monica: Sunset Yoga — South of the Pier, 6:30 PM Decompress by the waves with a donation-based flow for all levels.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Old Zoo in Griffith Park
    • Tucked away near the merry-go-round, the stone cages and grottoes of the city’s original zoo have been empty of animals since 1966. Today, the ruins offer a surreal backdrop for picnics and Shakespeare performances. The iron bars still hold the echoes of 1912.

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