California’s rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

Prices at the pump are soaring but is it enough to get people out of their cars and into public transit to save money?
A $40-million project will clean MacArthur Lake. Will it help fix the park?

The MacArthur Park Lake Stormwater Capture Project will turn rain runoff into enough clean water to fill 14 Olympic-size swimming pools of clean drinking water per year, city officials said.
White House Says ‘No Firm Deadline’ For Ending War With Iran As US Naval Blockade Continues

As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.