Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Big local news news 🗞️latimes.comNewsom signs landmark bill aimed at giving lifeline to struggling California newsroomsAssembly Bill 2222 will create refundable tax credits for California local news organizations based on the number of journalists they employ. 0133
Reposted by Ryan FonsecaGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 29/09/2026A record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were disconnected from their electricity supply, even as dangerous heat baked their communities. 1169
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Los Angeles leaders initially hyped up the 2028 Olympics as "no-car Games", then walked that back to "car-light" / "transit-first." Now local transit officials are pleading for more funds from both the Democrat-controlled state legislature and the Trump administration.latimes.comL.A. struggling to get Olympics transit money from SacramentoL.A. Metro asked the Legislature for $379 million for Olympics-related capital projects, and got just $20 million. 050
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Exclusive reporting today from each of the news outlets that the president says are now banned from the White House. (Links below) 5334139
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A SUV driver who struck an LA Metro bus, killing two riders, has been arrested for murder. That's a rarity in the aftermath of fatal crashes. Not an official charge yet, but that decision will likely be influenced by the heavy public attention on the fatal news helicopter crash that followed.ktla.comDriver involved in deadly collision with Metro bus identified, arrested for murderThe driver of an SUV that slammed into a Metro bus in Chatsworth on Tuesday, killing two people, is being arrested for murder. Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Officer Lee confir… 030
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Horrifying events in Chatsworth tonight. Thinking about the newsroom at NBC4 and my fellow journalists across Los Angeles. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.com3 dead after news helicopter crashes while covering fatal L.A. bus collisionThe aircraft was an NBC Los Angeles news chopper, the station reported. A fire captain said at least one of the deceased was on the ground at the time of the crash. 14613
Reposted by Ryan Fonseca404 Media @404media.co · 14/09/2026The EFF found cops writing “idiot,” “WEIRD KID,” "blah," "leave me alone," and button mashing in Flock's 'reason' box.404media.coCops Search Thousands of Flock Cameras for Reasons of ‘LMAO,’ ‘IDK,’ ‘Hehe,’ and ‘asdfg’The EFF found cops writing “idiot,” “WEIRD KID,” "blah," "leave me alone," and button mashing in Flock's 'reason' box. 6319120
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 06/09/2026AI sloppiness aside, notice the text that says this look the president is promoting for US Space Force was "inspired by" the uniforms from Starship Troopers — a film that smacks you in the face its entire runtime as an overt satire of fascism. 461
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 04/09/2026"The cemeteries have enough customers. Sacramento shouldn’t pass a law that sends them more." @michaelschneider.com on the fight over safety upgrades to a roughly one-mile stretch of LA's Forest Lawn Drive.latimes.comContributor: Sacramento's micromanaging of a single lane in the Hollywood HillsImagine what this precedent buys next. A billionaire who dislikes the housing project down the block. A millionaire who wants a bus lane gone, a park redesigned, a public street bent to private will. 040
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Today in barely The Oniontheonion.comGoogle Maps Introduces Crawling Directions For Cyclists Hit By TruckMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Touting the new feature as yet another innovation to help every traveler get where they’re going, Google Maps on Thursday began offering crawling directions for cyclists who have bee... 050
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Get serious though. Fire up the printers and hold those warm step-by-step directions in your hands. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comMapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario orderNavigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’ 0133
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Duffy: "...we want Detroit to build cars that Americans want to buy — not cars that Democrats want Washington to build." Wondering if most Americans want to buy cars that require them to fill up with gas more often?reuters.comUS to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirementsThe Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, reversing a push by the prior administration to force automakers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles, Tr... 094
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 27/08/2026"This is what happens when people stop being contrite and start cutting deals ... 'Road Trip' is mostly about watching a Cabinet member Kardashianize his family while vacationing on the corporate dime, as the price of gas and nearly everything else has skyrocketed."nytimes.comSean Duffy’s Reality Show: From ‘The Real World’ to the Deal World“The Great American Road Trip” sends the transportation secretary and his family on a wholesome, dull tour, with a lot of help from their sponsors. 041
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Worth noting that LA has mostly stopped broader street repaving, which some safety advocates say is being done to avoid triggering legally required enhancement work, including bike lanes and improved pedestrian infrastructure. An estimated 290 people were killed in crashes on LA streets last year. 03811
Reposted by Ryan FonsecaAlissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 14/08/2026One major criticism of LA28 I hear a lot is that this LA nonprofit doesn't seem to be prioritizing the people of LA. Now we have proof, thanks to this quite notable shift in LA28's mission statement, as shown on its 990s from 2023 to 2024. Hmmm, I wonder what could have happened that year? 15810
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 13/08/2026One personal side effect of reporting on e-motorcycles is I'm now getting ads for them e v e r y w h e r e 🫠 030
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Back with some writing about what the media coverage and discourse over teens on street-illegal electric motorcycles gets wrong, including often lumping them in with street-legal e-bikes. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comAre teens on ebikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomersExperts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the ebike revolution at risk 2117
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Soar in peace, Jackie 🦅 🖤theguardian.comJackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illnessThousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestream 051
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 22/07/2026⚾ @andrewgumbel.bsky.social on the Dodgers dissonance many Angelenos are feeling ahead of the team's White House visit Thursday.theguardian.comAs Dodgers head to White House, loyal fans are conflicted: ‘Trump is tearing this city apart’After ICE raids and protest crackdown, the LA team’s supporters are ambivalent about the World Series winners’ visit 020
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 18/07/2026ICYMI: USDOT quietly scrubbed bikes lanes and speed cameras from the Federal Highway Administration's list of proven safety countermeasures. Decades of rigorous studies show the effectiveness of those strategies in reducing crashes and deaths, which is ostensibly key to the agency's core mission.npr.orgBike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measuresThe Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives. 11912
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 17/07/2026The Guardian will be covering the president's much-speculated-about address as it happens (in about 30 minutes). Follow our liveblog here for contextual reporting from @robertmackey.bsky.social 👇🏼 www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...theguardian.comTrump’s speech rumored to feature elections or Iran after president teases ‘really big news’ – live updatesSpeculation surrounding tonight’s address has mounted since Trump promised big announcement without being specific 010
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026“Everything is so sterile now. Everyone wants their house to look like a square box... It’s nice for things to stick out a bit. Weird stuff gives the neighbors something to talk about.” 💀latimes.comWhy 12-foot Halloween skeletons have become year-round fixtures across Los AngelesGiant skeletons, once confined to Halloween decorations, now tower over L.A. homes year-round. Some think they're fun. Others have a bone to pick. 1273
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 15/07/2026"Roberta has asked her daughter if she remembers the train ride. Sometimes she does. She didn’t know the men were white supremacists. She noticed their masks. She said she wasn’t scared. She was not aware enough to be scared. Or defiant. Or resigned. Or anything else people assumed about her."notus.orgThe Woman in the Photo Wanted to Be Alone. Instead, She Went Viral.America saw what it wanted to see on the face of its newest icon. And everyone saw it wrong. 040
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 10/07/2026"The Dodgers do know they play in Los Angeles, right? Then why in the hell do they insist on embracing the person trying to tear this city apart?" Bill Plaschke on the Dodgers announcing their return to the Trump White House later this month. www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...latimes.comCommentary: Are the Dodgers tone deaf? White House visit is an insult to their fansFor a franchise built on a diverse, immigrant-heavy fan base, the Dodgers' decision to visit President Trump at the White House — again — makes no sense. 2101
Reposted by Ryan FonsecaGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 09/07/2026A 2021 state law allows campus police to own military equipment for civilian safety – students fear it may be used to quash dissenttheguardian.com‘We will never use them’: the California universities stockpiling AR-15s, grenades and submachine guns 33319
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Los Angeles' public safety approach in a nutshell: $20 million settlement vs. $250K for crosswalk safety upgrades added too late to make the difference for this young boy and his family.latimes.comLos Angeles to pay $20 million to teen who lost leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-runJoshua Mora lost his leg at 13 years old after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. He sued the city, saying officials knew the intersection was dangerous. 1157
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Spencer Pratt in his video response to losing the Los Angeles mayoral primary: "I know a lot of dimwitted jerks thought ... that I was going to roll up and leave town if I didn't get into city hall." Also Spencer Pratt: 161
Reposted by Ryan FonsecaThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 12/06/2026A commission wouldn’t OK a new fee without proof that bigger cars are more dangerous. An expert said that’s “a fundamental of physics.”bit.lyCA made a car safety ‘task force.’ It just urged lawmakers to do nothingA commission wouldn’t OK a new fee without proof that bigger cars are more dangerous. An expert said that’s “a fundamental of physics.” 002
Reposted by Ryan FonsecaAlissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 11/06/2026LA, our megaevent age is upon us. And it all starts with this 39-day test run. This is not a guide for attending World Cup matches. This is not even a guide for watching World Cup matches. (Remember the Torched promise: no sports!) This is a guide for finding and sharing the best of our citytorched.laThe Torched guide to LA's World CupA mission statement, a calendar of events, and an invitation to help shine a light on LA's public spaces, public transit, and public benefits 25118
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Just need to point out it is wild to equate teens being stupid on e-motos with a notorious motorcycle gang that’s designated a violent crime syndicate by federal LE. Not excusing reckless behavior by anyone. Also won’t excuse reckless headlines that sensationalize and flatten a complex issue. 290
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 09/06/2026November's Los Angeles mayoral election is set. Incumbent Karen Bass vs. city councilmember Nithya Raman www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comNithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoffProgressive challenger to face incumbent mayor in November as former reality star Pratt trails behind 072
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Scott Pelley: “Recently, politicians have been invited to choose correspondents for interviews on the broadcast. Giving politicians control over 60 Minutes interviews is not how this is done. Finally, incompetence and unprofessionalism in the new management have wreaked havoc."theguardian.comFired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley says CBS told him to inject ‘falsehoods’ into reportingVeteran journalist says executives pushed unverified claims and gave politicians a say in interviews 042
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 03/06/2026We're covering all the primaries in California, Iowa, New Jersey and elsewhere. Follow along in our liveblog tonight as @cecilianowell.bsky.social tracks the races and wears out her keyboard ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...theguardian.comMidterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballotsAll the latest results and updates as New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana also vote in primaries 011
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Breaking: Longtime CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired after accusing Bari Weiss of "murdering" 60 Minutestheguardian.com60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clashMove comes after meeting in which Pelley said network chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering’ news show 121
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 01/06/2026"In Los Angeles, a labor union representing more than 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening to strike if agents do not stay away from the venue, which is expected to draw about 70,000 fans per match."theguardian.com‘We want fans to know the risks’: US immigrant rights groups mobilize across World Cup host cities amid ICE fearsMore than 120 groups issued warning to 10 million visitors about ‘serious rights violations’ under Trump 19628
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 01/06/2026“She’s murdering 60 Minutes,” Pelley said, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. “She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.” Reporting by Jeremy Barr: www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...theguardian.com60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ showPelley reportedly rebuked CBS ousting show’s executive producer, executive editor and two top correspondents 173
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 20/05/2026static.klipy.comDwight Schrute: The Machine Knows!ALT: Dwight Schrute: The Machine Knows! 162
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Stoked to have skateboarding's resident art and urban historian Ted Barrow write about the cultural value of San Francisco's Vaillancourt Fountain and Embarcadero Plaza for @us.theguardian.com 🛹theguardian.comA skateboarder’s lament: the dismantling of San Francisco’s iconic and divisive fountainThe Vaillancourt fountain, an enormous sculpture in place since the 1970s, has been equally reviled and revered 040
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Guess who wrote about LA’s decades-in-the-making subway extension for the Guardian? ☺️ Glad I got to have some fun with this and revisit the transportation beat at an exciting moment. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comRiding the D in Los Angeles: city famous for traffic hopes new subway stations will be a ‘game changer’Transit advocates laud first stations to open in city in more than 25 years, with World Cup and Olympics coming to town 2316
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Simple enough! It's not like we live in a nation that's structured to prioritize driving in cars over every other transportation mode.cbsnews.comChevron executive Andy Walz suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energy," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it.... 023
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Less than an hour before the Artemis II crew is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean to end their 10-day lunar journey. If you can't watch live, our live blog is the next best way to follow along 👇🏼 www.theguardian.com/science/live...theguardian.comArtemis II return live: Nasa capsule scheduled to splash down off California coast shortlyFollow the latest updates as astronauts prepare for fiery re-entry in Earth’s atmosphere after 10-day mission to fly around the moon 020
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Important and immersive reporting from @joolia.bsky.social “As the American and Iranian people remain trapped in this deeply unpopular war, it’s vital to understand what ‘God wills it’ means to Hegseth, and what that might mean for the rest of us.”theguardian.comPete Hegseth’s holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on IranThe Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade? 273
Reposted by Ryan FonsecaAlissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 09/04/2026LA28's overdue human rights strategy *magically* appeared in a council file this week, although it's dated December 19, 2025. If it actually was submitted in December why is the file only now being made public? Anyway, here's the strategy (will analyze soon): cityclerk.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2... 12513
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Everyone please stop sending me this it’s not funny at all 050
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Planning to walk and bike to Dodger games this season. Wish me luck! 🥲 1162
Ryan Fonseca @ryan-fonseca.bsky.social · 23/03/2026If I'm on the road for more than 15 minutes, I'll witness at least one person watching something on their phone instead of focusing on the hazardous task of driving. Scary stuff.theguardian.com‘Kids say they take a quick look at TikTok’: a new kind of distracted driving is on the riseAs watching videos, using touchscreens, and even livestreaming behind the wheel become more common, experts warn of increased risk of crashes 271