LA Promises More Shade Before 2028 Olympics, but Advocates Are Skeptical

LA promises more shade before 2028 Olympics, but advocates are skeptical

When the 2028 Olympics arrive in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley will host events for the first time–offering the world a new stage and residents the same scorching reality. Much of the Valley lacks tree cover and is vulnerable to rising heat, with residents often waiting for buses in full sun or walking along shadeless sidewalks. Like other parts of the city, it’s also losing green space to frequent construction projects. A bus leaves the …

Lawmakers Grapple With Olympic Challenges as 2028 Games Approach

California legislators are wrestling with mounting financial and logistical challenges as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approach, with state officials warning that budget constraints could undermine preparations for what organizers describe as the most complex Games in Olympic history. At a California Senate Special Committee hearing, lawmakers and Olympic organizers outlined a daunting array of […] The post Lawmakers Grapple With Olympic Challe…