The Slauson Greenway Prepares Its Four-Mile River Link
Los Angeles, CA · September 21, 2026
A stubborn marine layer is keeping things cool across the basin this morning, perfect for easing into the workweek. If your evening route cuts anywhere near Griffith Park, brace for Greek Theatre crowds stacking up along Vermont Avenue.
The Lead
With South Los Angeles already logging heavy foot and pedal traffic on the five-mile Rail-to-Rail corridor along Slauson Avenue, planners are now shifting full attention eastward toward the water. Metro's Rail-to-River Segment B project is entering its next technical design phase, laying out four additional miles of dedicated walking and bicycling paths along Randolph Street. The route links the A Line's Slauson Station through Florence-Firestone, Huntington Park, and Bell, finally tying into the Los Angeles River trail network. For communities that have spent half a century separated by dormant freight spurs, the project delivers 400 new shade trees, separated cycling lanes, and street-level bioswales to capture stormwater. Public workshops over the weekend gathered neighborhood feedback on tricky industrial intersections along Randolph. Metro engineers expect to present the finalized environmental review to the board early next year.
Local Pulse
Council Advances Citywide RV Housing Initiative Housing Outreach teams will expand interim shelter placements across the Valley after pilot programs transitioned hundreds into permanent homes.
Sepulveda Subway Enters Geological Testing Phase Transit Crews begin core drilling along the pass this week to map bedrock for the planned underground rail tunnel.
Parks Department Expands Shade Tree Planting Parks Neighborhood forestry crews plant 200 native canopy trees across Eastside parkways today to reduce urban heat islands.
Today's Outlook
- High 78°F · Low 64°F — Overcast
- Keep a light layer handy for a dim morning before the cloud cover thins.
What's On Around Town
Today
Drop-in Art Making Boone Children's Gallery at LACMA (5905 Wilshire Blvd), 11:00 AM · Free Hands-on watercolor painting and brushwork for all ages.
Music Center Symphonian Tour The Music Center (135 N Grand Ave), Noon–2:00 PM · Free Behind-the-scenes architectural look at the iconic downtown performing halls.
Leigh Bardugo in Conversation Zipper Concert Hall at The Colburn School (200 S Grand Ave), 7:00 PM · Paid Fantasy author discusses her trilogy finale with fellow novelist Rebecca Roanhorse.
Kelela The Wiltern (3790 Wilshire Blvd), 7:00 PM · Paid Boundary-pushing alternative R&B and electronica on the historic stage.
Lily Allen The Greek Theatre (2700 N Vermont Ave), 8:00 PM · Paid Sharp pop anthems performed under the stars in Griffith Park.
Tomorrow
- Preseason Hockey: Utah Mammoth at LA Kings Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St), 7:00 PM · Paid
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave), 7:10 PM · Paid
- Pond The Bellwether (333 S Boylston St), 8:00 PM · Paid
Wednesday
- Jutes The Wiltern (3790 Wilshire Blvd), 7:00 PM · Paid
- Beck The Greek Theatre (2700 N Vermont Ave), 8:00 PM · Paid
- Robyn Kia Forum (3900 W Manchester Blvd), Inglewood, 8:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Maravilla Handball Court Erected brick by brick in 1928 using discards from the nearby Davidson Brick Yard, this Eastside landmark is the region’s oldest surviving court. For decades, beloved grocer Michi Nishiyama operated the adjoining market here, keeping score and sheltering generations of neighborhood players.
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