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Pasadena details completed and upcoming water infrastructure work
Pasadena Water and Power reported the completion of several major 2026 water projects and identified additional corridors where replacement work is planned.
Community · PasadenaPasadena announces a CicLAvia open-streets event for Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena announced that CicLAvia will return to the city on November 15, turning part of Colorado Boulevard into a temporary car-free public space.
Business · LakewoodLakewood adopts an economic development plan through 2030
Lakewood reported adopting a five-year economic development plan intended to guide business retention, real-estate reinvestment, workforce efforts, and quality-of-life initiatives through 2030.
Community · Long BeachLong Beach launches a Westside Night Market series
Long Beach announced a new fall night-market series designed with Westside business owners to bring food, music, vendors, and recurring activity to Santa Fe Avenue.
Development · Manhattan BeachManhattan Beach shares concepts for two downtown public sites
Manhattan Beach advanced its Project Pulse process with conceptual designs for Parking Lot 3 and the former bank site at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
Infrastructure · Long BeachLong Beach advances Pacific Avenue corridor improvements
Long Beach says a second Pacific Avenue improvement project is moving forward, extending planned corridor work north from Pacific Coast Highway to Wardlow Road.
Development · Santa MonicaSanta Monica and the Coastal Commission set a path toward a local coastal program
Santa Monica approved a collaboration framework with the California Coastal Commission aimed at completing the city's first comprehensive Local Coastal Program.
Development · Los AngelesLos Angeles opens 187 affordable homes above a Metro station
Los Angeles marked the opening of 187 affordable and supportive homes built directly above the Metro station at Santa Monica Boulevard and Vermont Avenue.
Business · TorranceNordstrom Rack announced for Rolling Hills Plaza in Torrance
The City of Torrance announced that Nordstrom Rack plans to occupy the former Bed Bath & Beyond space at Rolling Hills Plaza, with an opening scheduled for 2027.
Development · Los AngelesLos Angeles announces permitting reforms for housing and businesses
The Mayor of Los Angeles announced an executive directive intended to reduce approval delays and coordinate permitting reforms across departments serving housing and business projects.
Business · Santa MonicaSanta Monica approves a broader economic revitalization strategy
Santa Monica approved a package of incentives and operating changes intended to fill commercial space, attract restaurants, and increase activity across major business districts.
Development · PasadenaPasadena advances the Reconnecting 710 vision process
Pasadena presented a draft vision for reconnecting the former 710 stub with surrounding neighborhoods and planning its long-term land use, mobility, public space, and implementation.
Community · InglewoodInglewood opens free community garden classes at The Dobby Garden
Inglewood invited residents and families to free, no-registration garden classes focused on practical skills and neighborhood connection.
Development · Los AngelesLos Angeles' citywide adaptive reuse rules took effect
Los Angeles City Planning says its Citywide Adaptive Reuse Ordinance became effective February 1, 2026, expanding a framework for converting qualifying commercial buildings to housing.
Development · Long BeachLong Beach reports more than 5,000 homes approved over three years
Long Beach reported 5,210 housing units entitled from January 2023 through November 2025 and outlined several developments expected to advance during 2026.
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