Carmageddon II: The return of the 405 closure

Published on September 28, 2012

Secrets of Success on the 405 (Kosher Sutra: Nitzavim)

By Marcus J Freed
Published on September 13, 2012

U.N. protesters arrested for blocking traffic [VIDEO]

Published on September 20, 2011

A small group of rabbis and protesters was arrested for blocking traffic in front of the United Nations.

Foot traffic, movie traffic heavier than street traffic on Carmageddon weekend

Published on July 17, 2011

CARMAGEDDON: Helpful hints and headache relievers

By JewishJournal.com
Published on July 15, 2011

Zev Yaroslavsky discusses the 405 freeway closure [VIDEO]

By JewishJournal.com
Published on July 14, 2011

The Closure

By Rabbi Ilana Grinblat
Published on July 14, 2011

Carmageddon: The Movie

Published on July 13, 2011

Carmageddon: The world will end

By Steve Greenberg
Published on July 13, 2011

Editorial cartoon

Top 10 signs you’re stuck in Carmageddon

By JewishJournal.com
Published on July 8, 2011

Accommodating the shut-down, Jewishly

Published on July 5, 2011

Due to road closures during the demolition of the Mulholland Bridge on “Carmageddon” weekend, the two major arts institutions located closest to the bridge — the Getty Center and the Skirball Cultural Center, both in the Sepulveda Pass — will be closed on Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17.

Massive 405 Freeway project respects the boundaries of a Jewish tradition

Published on July 5, 2011

Like just about everybody else, Orthodox Jews in Los Angeles have their issues with the 405 Freeway widening project. Unlike most people, however, their primary concern is not necessarily the impending closure of a stretch of the freeway on the July 16-17 weekend.

Quitter-ville

By Julia Bendis
Published on March 28, 2011

NYC Sticker Shock

By Joel Chasnoff
Published on May 22, 2009

VideoJew’s VideoGuide to L.A. #2—Driving from here to there

Published on October 10, 2008

VideoJew Jay Firestone is back with the second 'volume' in his VideoGuide to L.A. This week -- driving around town

Pico-Olympic traffic plan on hold after judge’s decision

By Amy Klein
Published on May 4, 2008

City of Los Angeles has been ordered to conduct a new environmental impact report (EIR) before implementing the Pico-Olympic traffic plan.

Heschel Day School West gets OK, but future still looks clouded

By Jane Ulman
Published on February 28, 2008

After a protracted and often contentious battle, Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School West got the green light in late November to build a permanent school on a bucolic, 72-acre site adjacent to Agoura Hills when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved its application for a conditional-use permit.

Street fight

By David Suissa
Published on January 17, 2008

The Brooklyn-born activist rose from his seat, walked slowly to the microphone, cleared his throat, and in front of a couple of hundred fellow activists assembled in an auditorium on a chilly Wednesday night, expressed his righteous indignation.

Pico-Robertson to mayor—let our parking stay

By Amy Klein
Published on December 27, 2007

City of L.A. Report Card: Mayor Villagairosa and the Jewish community at midterm

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on June 7, 2007

Antonio Villaraigosa is coming up to halftime in his first term as mayor of Los Angeles. This is as good a time as any to assess the direction of his mayoralty and its implications for the Jewish community.

5th District’s Jews spar over City Councilman Jack Weiss

By Tom Tugend
Published on March 29, 2007

Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss stirs up strong emotions among his constituents.

God Is in the Details—Even in the Busy Carpool Lane

By Wendy Mogel
Published on September 7, 2006

‘Oy Vey’  Such a Sign

By Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Published on October 6, 2005

A traffic sign with the words, "Leaving Brooklyn Oy Vey!" went up on the Williamsburg Bridge from Brooklyn into Manhattan.

But Officer, It’s Yontif!

By Gaby Wenig
Published on September 25, 2003

Worried about getting a parking ticket while you're praying for your soul? Don't fret.

Road Rage

By Teresa Strasser
Published on December 6, 2001

Location is a huge relationship issue in this vast city with no feasible public transportation. It must be taken into account. Can a couple separated by freeways and 45 minutes survive? Allow me to submit that urban sprawl isn't just bad for the environment, it's brutal on dating.

Trafficking in Futility

By Teresa Strasser
Published on July 23, 1998

I was caught in the cruel cogs of a heartless machine. I was stripped of my humanity and dignity. I was without representation or recourse.

I was in traffic court.