Gas Prices Continue to Fall Across US

Gas prices continue to fall across the nation, according to the Lundberg Survey.

The average price of gas nationally is $2.94 a gallon, which is down 13 cents from two weeks ago and down nearly 80 cents since May.  http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gas-Prices-Continue-to-Fall-Across-US-282103341.html

Article courtesy of NBC-Bay Area by NBC Bay Area Staff

California geologist says quake fault lies beneath Hollywood project

California's state geologist has concluded that an active earthquake fault is underneath a massive proposed skyscraper project in Hollywood, setting the stage for a huge battle at City Hall over growth and seismic safety.
The California Geological Survey on Thursday released its final map showing the estimated path of the Hollywood fault. It shows the fault line running under the site of Millennium Hollywood, which would be the tallest and largest development in Hollywood history. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-hollywood-fault-20141107-story.html#page=1
Article courtesy of The Los Angeles Times by  Rong-Gong Lin III and Rosanna Xia

Built to defy severe quakes, the New Wilshire Grand is seismically chic

Under construction at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Figueroa Street, the New Wilshire Grand will be the tallest structure built in a seismic hot zone when completed in 2017. Its design has undergone the most sophisticated earthquake modeling performed on a building in Southern California  http://graphics.latimes.com/wilshire-grand-earthquakes/
Article courtesy of The Los Angeles Times by Thomas Cuvwen

Heat, drought worsen smog in California, stalling decades of progress

Heat and extreme drought have worsened smog in California over the last year, stalling decades of progress toward cleaner air and increasing health risks.http://www.latimes.com/science/la-me-air-pollution-20141110-story.html
Article courtesy of the Los Angeles Times by Tony Barboza

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen pledges $100 million to fight Ebola

Paul Allen, billionaire owner of sports teams and mega-yachts, on Thursday pledged at least $100 million to fight Ebola in what is believed to be the largest private foundation donation so far to combat the deadly disease and support healthcare workers in West Africa. http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-ebola-paul-allen-gift-20141023-story.html
Article courtesy of the Los Angeles Times by Maria L. LaGanga

Lack of parking drives many away from mass transit

Los Angeles County has funneled billions of dollars over the last two decades into new rail lines to lure commuters out of their cars and off the region's overcrowded freeways. But many would-be train riders are struggling with how to start.
One of the biggest barriers to attracting new riders to Metropolitan Transportation Authority trains is not the price of fares or the frequency of service. It's the lack of parking. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-commute-20141021-story.html

Green Line Tracking Now Available for Above-Ground Trolleys

The Green Line is catching up to the rest of the T.

The MBTA released real-time tracking information for some trolleys today, making it possible for commuters to track their trains and better plan their commutes.

This is the first phase of a broader project, so there are a couple of caveats.  http://www.boston.com/business/news/2014/10/23/green-line-tracking-now-available-for-above-ground-trolleys/J5FtqbBm4HLybtBo923OFK/story.html

Article courtesy of Boston.com by Adam Vaccaro