Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Events

Garden Grove's Open Streets event returns April 1 for its third car-free event. The 2.5-mile route will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Image: City of Garden Grove

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Garden Grove Open Streets Event Returns for Third Year on April 1

By Kristopher Fortin | Mar 20, 2017 | No Comments

Garden Grove's third Open Streets route on April 1 will have a mix of car-free streets, pop-up protected bike lanes, designated walking paths and a pop-up neighborhood greenway.

Some unusually tall people enjoyed strolling down Valencia during yesterday's Sunday Streets event in the Mission. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

Eyes on the Street: Sunshine for First San Francisco Sunday Streets of 2017

By Roger Rudick | Mar 14, 2017 | No Comments

After a long, wet winter, it was good to get out and enjoy a sunny, warm day in San Francisco. Thousands of people strolled, biked, skate boarded, and just generally had a good time on Valencia Street in the Mission during the first Sunday Streets of 2017.

DamienTalksSGV 29 – Sunday’s 626 Golden Streets Was 17 Miles of Car-Free Heaven

By Damien Newton | Mar 8, 2017 | No Comments

To call the 626, the San Gabriel Valley's mammoth open streets event, a success would be an understatement. Even with the rain, the event attracted roughly 100,000 participants. They biked, jogged, walked, or rolled the seventeen miles of car-free streets along a route that was roughly parallel to the Gold Line Foothill Extension that opened last year.

Holiday Notes: S.F. Streetsblog Party! And Streetsblog Redesign, Coming Soon

By Roger Rudick | Dec 7, 2016 | No Comments

We're having a party! Thursday, December 15, at Dalva on 16th Street. Also: Streetsblog redesign, coming soon!

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Fresno Mayoral Candidates Talk About Clean and Green Transportation

By Damien Newton | Oct 6, 2016 | No Comments

Last night, the two remaining candidates for Mayor of Fresno met in the city’s downtown at a forum sponsored by the Fresno Bicycle Coalition, The League of Women Voters, Streetsblog California, Cultiva La Salud, and others. The forum covered what Fresno can and should do to encourage a mix of clean and green transportation options […]

Fresno’s Mayoral Candidates Face Off Over Livable Streets Tomorrow

By Damien Newton | Oct 4, 2016 | No Comments

Fresno’s mayoral candidates will be discussing their viewpoints at “Walk & Roll” on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Bitwise Industries Auditorium, 700 Van Ness Avenue in Fresno. Fresno City Councilmember Lee Brand and Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea will answer questions about how to create more a liveable community, provide a buffet of transportation […]

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