State senators say yes to naming part of the Ventura Freeway after former President Obama

[brooklynite]

Los Angeles Times:

The state Senate voted on Monday to rename a portion of the freeway that runs between Pasadena and Glendale in honor of former President Obama.

The proposal, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 34 to 1, now heads to the state Assembly.

The author of the resolution, Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) said that the former president, who attended Occidental College from 1979 to 1981, "credits his time there as helping shape his future as president of the United States."

The portion of California 134 that runs between Interstate 210 and California 2 would be renamed the "President Barack H. Obama Highway" under Portantino's plan. Freeway signs with Obama's name would be erected only after enough money from private donors is gathered.

Lawmakers have occasionally, through the years, designated roads and other landmarks for prominent people. Former President Reagan is honored with a named freeway east of Simi Valley. Last year, the Legislature named a portion of Interstate 210 near Pasadena for baseball legend Jackie Robinson. In 2015, a freeway tunnel in Marin County was named for the late comedian Robin Williams.

I hate naming things for people who are still alive, but anything that will give the Tea Party an aneurysm...

[PsychoBabble]

1. Where the days are longer, The nights are stronger than moonshine ...

"Ventura Highway"

Chewing on a piece of grass
Walking down the road
Tell me, how long you gonna stay here, Joe?
Some people say this town don't look good in snow
You don't care, I know

Ventura Highway in the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger than moonshine
You're gonna go I know

'Cause the free wind is blowin' through your hair
And the days surround your daylight there
Seasons crying no despair
Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Did di di di dit ...

Wishin' on a falling star
Waitin' for the early train
Sorry boy, but I've been hit by purple rain
Aw, come on, Joe, you can always
Change your name
Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Ventura Highway in the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger than moonshine
You're gonna go I know

'Cause the free wind is blowin' through your hair
And the days surround your daylight there
Seasons crying no despair
Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Did di di di dit ...

[Hortensis]

2. Oh, great! That used to be my neighborhood and

the 134 driven like a neighborhood street. Pretty views heading up through a mountain pass toward more mountains bounding to the north, the valley opening up heading down to the south, ending by Griffith Park, where the wonderful Southern California Horticultural Society meets once a month. Only problem was a mercifully straight stretch heading downhill where you hydroplaned anytime the temps dropped below freezing. Wonder if they finally fixed that.

I really like that idea! Thanks, Brooklynite.

[Foamfollower]

3. After REagan left office the right started naming EVERYTHING after him.

Now, it's our turn to name EVERYTHING after Obama.

I want to start with the D.C. National Airport.