ActiveLab

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 vis...

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...

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...

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...

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 shutd...

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 a...

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: El Monte...

Active San Gabriel Valley organizers Amy, Adriana, and Wes share and discuss: What the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (4/22/1970 - 4/22/2020) means to those who weren't around for the first one; Their personal experiences with actions individuals can take to save money, improve community and personal health, and support local climate action; and Voices of the SGV , ActiveSGV's effort to u...