News, discussion, and updates on organizing for a more sustainable, equitable San Gabriel Valley, one of the most diverse communities in the United States. The official podcast of @ActiveSGV.
Welcome back to the ActiveLab Podcast! We're featuring our 2024 Noche Honoree for Outstanding City Staff, Steven Mateer. Steven is the Transportation Manager for the City of Glendora, overseeing public transit, bicycle and pedestrian programs, and the Transportation Demand Management Program. He is currently working to secure funding for over 10 miles of active transportation improvements and transition the city's transit service to zero-emission. Before joining Glendora, Steven worked at LA Metro, focusing on capital planning for transportation projects and leading the development of the First/Last Mile Strategic Plan. Join us as we celebrate Steven Mateer's dedication and contributions to sustainable transportation.
To be part of the celebration, join us on September 12, 2024, for Noche De Las Luminarias. Experience the heartbeat of a community united for a promising future and meet our outstanding honorees. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noche-de-las-luminarias-tickets-852586528257
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Welcome to another episode of the ActiveLab Podcast! Today, we're featuring our 2024 Noche Honoree for Outstanding Local Advocate Je-Show Yang. As a program manager at APIFM, Yang champions policies improving air quality and public health in the San Gabriel Valley. He has led collaborations to develop crucial environmental policies and fought against car-centric projects to protect residents' health. Yang promotes sustainable practices and green initiatives on the Alhambra Environmental Sustainability Commission, contributing to a healthier city. His work includes developing Sustainability Plans for Alhambra and Monterey Park, targeting greenhouse gas emissions and urban congestion. Tune in to hear Je-Show Yang discuss his experiences with our host, Carly.
To be part of the celebration, join us on September 12, 2024, for Noche De Las Luminarias. Experience the heartbeat of a community united for a promising future and meet our outstanding honorees. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noche-de-las-luminarias-tickets-852586528257
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Welcome to another episode of the ActiveLab Podcast! Today, we're featuring our 2024 Noche Honoree for Outstanding SGV Business Beastin Beauties Fitness Studio. Beastin Beauties, located in El Monte, is dedicated to empowering women through dynamic workouts in a supportive and inclusive environment. Founded by a fitness enthusiast who transformed her life through exercise, the studio aims to inspire women to live their healthiest lives. The studio's unique offerings include JamFit Dance Fitness, a high-energy class combining HIIT and dance, Circuit Training, and Yoga. These classes cater to all fitness levels and have become a favorite among members. Join us as Beastin Beauties' founder, Jay Armada, shares their inspiring journey with our host, Carly.
To be part of the celebration, join us on September 12, 2024, for Noche De Las Luminarias. Experience the heartbeat of a community united for a promising future and meet our outstanding honorees. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noche-de-las-luminarias-tickets-852586528257
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Welcome back to the ActiveLab Podcast! Today, we're featuring a special double episode with our 2024 Noche Honorees: the City of Alhambra for Outstanding City and Jeffrey Koji Maloney for Outstanding Elected Official.
The City of Alhambra is a beacon of progressive, sustainable urban development and community-centered planning in the San Gabriel Valley. Alhambra has promoted sustainable and active transportation, enhancing residents' quality of life through innovative initiatives like "Walk, Bike, Move Alhambra!" This comprehensive active transportation plan improves connectivity and reflects community input, aiming to create safer and more accessible streets. Alhambra's commitment to sustainability is also evident in its Environmental Sustainability Plan, which identifies projects to enhance the city's environmental health for future generations. The city's participation in Active Streets events in 2019, 2022, and 2024 highlights its dedication to creating sustainable, active transportation spaces and fostering community connections.
Jeff Maloney from the City of Alhambra, who also won Outstanding Elected Official, is joining us today. Jeffrey Koji Maloney is Chief Counsel for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and has been a dedicated Alhambra City Council member since 2016, serving twice as Mayor. Jeff has championed Alhambra’s first bicycle and pedestrian safety plan, comprehensive sustainability plan, and historic preservation ordinance. He has also promoted affordable housing, park expansions, and the creation of a state-of-the-art community center. Jeff is active in various organizations, including serving as President of the Asian Pacific Islanders Caucus of the League of California Cities and a board member for the Go For Broke National Education Center, Clean Power Alliance, and the Japanese American National Museum. Join us as we celebrate the City of Alhambra's achievements and Jeff Maloney's contributions to the community.
To be part of the celebration, join us on September 12, 2024, for Noche De Las Luminarias. Experience the heartbeat of a community united for a promising future and meet our outstanding honorees. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noche-de-las-luminarias-tickets-852586528257
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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Welcome to another episode of the ActiveLab Podcast! Today, we're featuring Grace Santiago, our 2024 Noche Honoree, for the Brian Velez Memorial Award—Outstanding Volunteer. Grace Santiago, a dedicated counselor from Boyle Heights, shares her journey and experiences as an invaluable volunteer with ActiveSGV. From participating in open street events, outreach initiatives, and ride marshaling, Grace has been instrumental in filling gaps and supporting the team whenever needed. Join us as Grace talks about her experiences with our host, Wes.
To join the celebration, join us on September 12, 2024, for Noche De Las Luminarias. Experience the heartbeat of a community united for a promising future and meet our outstanding honorees. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noche-de-las-luminarias-tickets-852586528257
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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Welcome back to the ActiveLab Podcast! Today, we're featuring our 2024 Noche Honoree for Outstanding Community Organization: Trust for Public Land (TPL). Since its establishment in 1972, TPL has championed the cause of ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has access to the outdoors. As a leading national nonprofit, TPL creates parks and protects land to foster healthier, more livable communities across the U.S. A shining example of TPL's transformative power is the Norwood Elementary Greening Project in El Monte, California. With a $9.8 million grant from Los Angeles County, this project is turning a neglected schoolyard into a thriving park, offering recreational and environmental benefits to underserved communities. Join us as we celebrate TPL's dedication and vision with our special guest, Edna Robidas, from Trust for Public Land.
To be part of the celebration, join us on September 12, 2024, for Noche De Las Luminarias. Experience the heartbeat of a community united for a promising future and meet our outstanding honorees. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noche-de-las-luminarias-tickets-852586528257
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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Today, 6/26, we are celebrating the love we have for the San Gabriel Valley community. We hope this day inspires you to visit one of your favorite local SGV spots or try something new. Whatever the day brings, we are happy to share this celebration with our San Gabriel Valley community.
In a special episode of ActiveLab, our team members Alex, Alina, Andrea, and Carly share how they spent 626 Day together. They visited the Matilija Lending Library, enjoyed delicious food at Burritos La Palma, explored Peck Water Conservation Park, and discovered treasures at Savers. These are some of the SGV gems that represent what we love about the 626.
During the episode, the team also reminisced about the parts of the San Gabriel Valley they grew up in and their favorite spots to visit. Despite being from different communities within the SGV, our team is united by their shared values of creating a more livable, equitable, and sustainable SGV. This commitment drives the work we do at ActiveSGV every day.
Join us in celebrating 626 Day by exploring the unique and vibrant spots that make the San Gabriel Valley special.
For more information on the places visited during the episode:
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Join host Carly and guest Gaby live from the Amtrak train with stunning beach views as they discuss Go Coastal, a program by ActiveSGV and the California Coastal Conservancy. Learn how this initiative made it easy to access the coast via public or active transportation, and discover its impact on reducing barriers for San Gabriel Valley residents. This episode covers recent Go Coastal events, highlighting bike and transit series that promoted coastal access and conservation education.
To learn more about the California State Coastal Conservancy, visit their website: scc.ca.gov.
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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In the latest episode of ActiveLab, our host Alina interviews Pablo Tamashiro, the owner of Cyber Yogurt, a single-location, family-operated business in El Monte since 2009. Cyber Yogurt isn't just a local business; it's a community-centric hub shaped by Pablo’s dedication to health, sustainability, and active involvement in regional initiatives. Listen to learn about Cyber Yogurt’s community engagement participation in the parklet project, a collaboration with the city of El Monte and ActiveSGV, which aims to enhance urban spaces and promote sustainable transportation.
To learn more about Pablo and Cyber Yogurt, visit their website, cyberyogurt.com. Love our parklets project and what to be involved? Take our survey to let us know your thoughts https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBVR95P.
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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In our latest episode of ActiveLab, we discuss Alhambra’s potential for transformation. Our guest, Jeshow Yang, a Program Manager of the Sustainable SGV program at APIFM and a long-time Alhambra resident, shares his insights on the exciting developments in active transportation within the community. Learn about dedicated bikeways to pedestrian infrastructure and how you can get involved.
To learn more about Jeshow’s work and how you can support the push for sustainable transportation solutions in the San Gabriel Valley, visit their website APIFM.org and sign up for their newsletter.
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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In the latest episode of ActiveLab, join our team, Wes and Jazmin, as they enter into the world of GoSGV. Explore how GoSGV's innovative electric bike-share program is transforming sustainable transportation in the San Gabriel Valley. Discover upcoming GoSGV events where you can try out their electric bikes for free and learn what the future holds for this program.
To stay informed about all things GoSGV, including rebate options and maintenance updates, visit www.gosgv.com and sign up for the GoSGV newsletter.
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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In our second episode of ActiveLab, we took a behind-the-scenes journey with Danielle, the program director of ActiveSGV's Open Streets program. Starting nearly a decade ago as an ActiveSGV volunteer, Danielle joined the staff in 2017 and has become a pivotal team member. Danielle and Wes share the evolution of Active Streets, its impact, and the future ahead. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of organizing these vibrant community events that go beyond cycling to celebrate local arts, culture, and active living.
To learn more about Active Streets, visit www.activestreets.org
To learn more about ActiveSGV and our mission to support a more sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley, visit https://www.activesgv.org/
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Welcome back to ActiveLabs! Our journey began during the pandemic, and after a short break, we're thrilled to be back, ready to talk about everything related to the vibrant San Gabriel Valley.
To kick off our return, we have our hosts Carly and Andrea here to shed light on the Cal Fresh Healthy Living Project. To learn more about Cal Fresh Healthy Living: https://www.activesgv.org/projects/calfresh
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Gas companies have tried to convince us for years that it’s safe to use gas appliances in our homes, but research shows that burning gas is bad for our health and indoor air quality, not to mention the toll it takes on the environment. On this episode of ActiveLab, you’ll hear a recording of the Healthy Homes Info Session recorded on July 22, 2021. The panel, featuring the research team at UCLA, The Energy Coalition, and ActiveSGV, will discuss the latest findings from the Healthy Home Study, tips to help you prioritize health and energy efficiency inside your home, and next steps for implementing a clean energy future.
Links to more information, resources, and tips shared in this ActiveLab episode include:
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org.
This episode was recorded on 05/04/2021.
In this episode of ActiveLab, Brisa Aviles interviews Ana Zepeda from the Lundquist Institute, a 501(c)3 independent non-profit biomedical research organization, affiliated with UCLA and the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Kicking off the first podcast of the COVID-19 series, we talk about vaccine research, why practicing empathy during this time is especially important, and discuss the most common myths and misconceptions about the pandemic.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/keythingstoknow.html?s_cid=10496:cdc%20covid%20vaccine:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY21
Baldwin Park and Alhambra residents elected two fresh, new faces in November 2020. Mayors Sasha Renee Perez and Emmanuel J. Estrada share their thoughts on being elected to local office before turning 30, and what local communities can do to improve our health, address equity issues, and prepare for climate change.
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org.
This episode of ActiveLab is about one couple’s efforts to transform a non-descript, suburban Ranch house into a healthier, more sustainable 21st century home! Over the past few years Wen Lee and Chris Stratton of Temple City have chronicled their largely DIY home renovation project on their blog FrugalHappy.org. While the many upgrades might not be apparent from the outside -- other than the visible solar panels on the roof and vegetable garden replacing the front lawn -- theirs is now one of the most energy-efficient homes in the San Gabriel Valley, a region where most homes remain “dual-fuel”, relying on both methane gas and electricity for power, heating, and cooling.
More information, resources, and tips shared in this episode:
Did this episode inspire you to undertake some changes in your home? We’d love to hear about it. Let us know @activeSGV on social media or via info [at] activeSGV.org
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org.
On this episode of ActiveLab, Adriana Pinedo and Wes Reutimann discuss the state of Census in the San Gabriel Valley, the lack of action on meaningful climate policy in the 2020 CA state legislative session, ActiveSGV's upcoming efforts to inform voters, and what it's like to be a local election worker!
Check out ActiveSGV's Voter Guide here: www.activeSGV.org/vote
Take the Census (and remind friends and family to) here: https://my2020census.gov
Details on how SGV state elected officials voted on key environmental and health bills in 2020 here.
Election workers needed! Learn more here.
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org
This episode of ActiveLab is all about our Bike Friendly Business District (BFBD) program. ActiveSGV staff, Amy Wong and Carly Curiel, are joined by Jannet Hernandez and Osmar Mérida, owners of Plant Love Food. Plant Love Food is a delicious, plant-based Mexican restaurant located in El Monte and one of our favorite bike-friendly businesses! Listen as we discuss how Jannet and Osmar started Plant Love Food, how COVID-19 has impacted their business, what we as customers can do to support, and some updates on their new location opening up on Main Street (aka: Valley Mall) in downtown El Monte!
Note: Since the recording, the El Monte Farmers’ Market has been closed until further notice.
To learn more about Plant Love Food, follow them on Instagram, @plantlovefood. For more information on our Bike Friendly Business District Program, please visit: bikefriendlysgv.com.
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org.
On this episode of ActiveLab, ActiveSGV discusses the next #ReadSGV book club selection: “East of East: The Making of Greater El Monte”. Active staffers Diane and Carly host this interview with special guests Romeo Guzman and Caribbean Fragoza (founders of the South El Monte Arts Posse and editors of the book) as well as Gloria Arellanes (Tongva elder and Chicanx activist) who is featured in the book. “East of East provides a radical new history of El Monte and South El Monte and tells stories that have been excluded from dominant historical narratives—stories that long survived only in the popular memory of residents, as well as narratives that have been almost completely buried and all but forgotten.”
If you’d like to purchase the book, you can find it here: www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/east-of-east/9781978805484
Don’t forget to join us for our virtual book club meeting on July 30, 2020 at 6pm! RSVP and details here: www.facebook.com/events/287769968941064/
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org
ActiveSGV interviews Danny Heeley, the manager of America’s #1 Bike and Plant Store, about running a small shop in the midst of a pandemic. Challenges have included juggling new safety protocol, record demand for repairs, and a global shortage of entry-level bicycles. Located in the west San Gabriel Valley, The Cubhouse is providing appointment-only essential bike service during the COVID-19 shutdown.
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org
What SGV cities are moving walking, bicycling, and active mobility projects forward? ActiveSGV’s Wes Reutimann touches base with Pasadena Disability and Accessibility Commissioner David Azevedo on the status of the valley’s first bi-directional, on-street protected bike/rollway, and how Commissioners and residents have been working together to ensure the final design meets the needs of people of all abilities.
Part 2 of our mini-series on the state of active transportation in the SGV includes updates on the following cities.
Project info/images:
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What SGV cities are moving pedestrian, bike, and other active mobility projects forward? ActiveSGV Executive Director David Diaz and La Verne Bicycle Coalition co-founder Doug Strange join Wes Reutimann to discuss the latest, greatest projects coming online in 2020 as well as what's in store for National Bike Month in the SGV.
Part 1 (of 2) includes updates on the following cities:
Select project images and references:
ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org
Active San Gabriel Valley organizers Amy, Adriana, and Wes share and discuss:
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ActiveLab is made possible by the support of ActiveSGV members and the Liberty Hill Foundation. For more information about ActiveSGV, or to support our work, please visit activeSGV.org