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Headlines for September 20, 2024

New York Times

G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers
Mercury News

As electric trains race ahead, over 100,000 residents of South Bay are left behind
Mercury News

Gov. Newsom’s gas price proposal debated at special session legislative hearings
San Francisco Chronicle

More than 100 license plate readers installed to fight crime in Oakland
The Oaklandside

In their first year, Lake Merritt parking meters raised half a million dollars from citations
Press Democrat

Avelo Airlines announces spring seasonal flight schedule at Sonoma County airport
San Francisco Chronicle

Burlingame to ban electric bike riding in parks
Emerging Tech

How this transportation tech startup is using AI to improve public transit
San Francisco Chronicle

Gavin Newsom signs bills aimed at forcing California cities to approve new housing
Mercury News

Gov. Newsom signs housing bill package to ‘turn up the heat’ on development-averse cities
San Francisco Chronicle

The best way to protect yourself from the home insurance crisis is also the easiest
Cal Matters

Why Ricardo Lara says his plan to fix California’s insurance crisis will work
San Francisco Examiner

SF economy boosted as Salesforce's Dreamforce extravaganza draws 45K
Mercury News

Bay Area gains jobs in August but region’s tech hubs slash employment
San Francisco Chronicle

Cisco to lay off hundreds of Bay Area employees in second round of cuts this year
San Francisco Examiner

IBM, Cisco to cut nearly 200 San Francisco workers
Mercury News

Livermore land is bought for $40 million-plus, tech project is eyed
Mercury News

State breaches levee to open new Bay Area slough
Vallejo Times-Herald

State breeches levee for Lookout Slough
San Francisco Chronicle

How a horrifying shipwreck spurred the creation of San Francisco’s first foghorn

Headlines for September 19, 2024

KQED

The Future of San Francisco's Valencia Street — and What Oakland's Telegraph Avenue Tells Us About It
Bloomberg

The Moonshot Plan to Eliminate Deaths on America’s Roads
Reuters

Waymo in talks with Hyundai Motor to produce self-driving taxis, media report says
Mercury News

What happens if I cross a Bay Area bridge without FasTrak?
SF Gate

Bay Area had the biggest congestion reduction in the US in the last 5 years
San Mateo Daily Journal

Highway 101/Peninsula Avenue project in San Mateo scrapped
San Francisco Chronicle

A Millennium Tower condo lost 45% value in a decade. Has downtown S.F. real estate bottomed out?
Mercury News

At long last, the Fed is slashing interest rates. Is it time to buy a home in the Bay Area?
Mercury News

Housing project with affordable homes may sprout on big Los Gatos site
Bloomberg

AOC Proposes $30 Billion Social Housing Authority
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area tech layoffs: Online learning giant to cut 280 employees, rehire in ‘lower-cost’ regions
Mercury News

East Bay Georgia-Pacific union workers vow to stay on strike until a fair contract comes their way
Mercury News

Amazon boosts warehouse worker pay by $1.50 to $22 hourly
Richmondside

Barnes & Noble to close El Cerrito bookstore after 20 years in business
KQED

The Hunters Point Crane's Legacy Is Both Majestic and Troubling
NBC Bay Area

Climate in Crisis: 40th annual coastal cleanup
Cal Matters

CalPERS CEO to earn more than $1 million for the first time thanks to a big performance bonus

Headlines for September 18, 2024

San Francisco Chronicle

What San Francisco’s streets look like as Dreamforce crowds descend downtown
San Jose Spotlight

Why San Jose is swapping e-scooter companies
Local News Matters

UC Berkeley warns students, public of rising electric scooter thefts as fall semester starts
San Francisco Standard

Confused travelers arrive at wrong airport after Oakland renaming, SF says
Mercury News

War of names intensifies between Oakland and San Francisco airports
Local News Matters

Flight or fight: SF asks court to halt Oakland from adding ‘San Francisco’ to airport’s name
Bloomberg

California’s Anti-Speeding Bill Can Be a Traffic Safety Breakthrough
Axios

We're driving even more than we did before COVID
Reuters

Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows
Mercury News

The US airports that travelers find the most – and least – satisfying
San Francisco Standard

BART has fancy new fare gates. Determined evaders are still getting through
Local News Matters

BART finishes seismic work on Transbay Tube on its 50th anniversary, talks rider recovery
San Francisco Examiner

Multimillion-dollar grant brings SF Bay Ferry closer to battery-operated fleet
Mercury News

New transit-oriented housing near Ashby BART is closer to becoming a reality
Berkeleyside

Berkeley approves terms for building housing on Ashby BART station parking lots
Mercury News

18% of California households enjoy mortgage-free living
Sonoma Index-Tribune

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors adopt renter protections, including eviction limits
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Mr. Stroopwafel bringing a traditional Dutch treat to Petaluma
Mercury News

Escape room is eyed at site of former San Jose bank branch building
Mercury News

Here are the 10 most common types of litter found on California’s beaches
KPIX

California Coastal Cleanup Day marks 40 years with events across Bay Area
Fairfield Daily Republic

Delta Week recognizes natural, economic value of waterway

Headlines for September 17, 2024

San Francisco Chronicle

Shutdown planned on major Bay Area freeway this weekend
SF Gate

San Francisco cops are using a silly stunt to catch law-breakers
San Mateo Daily Journal

Will California cap car speeds?
San Francisco Chronicle

Major S.F. commuter train will soon return to service after five-year hiatus
Mercury News

War of names widens between the Oakland and San Francisco airports
Mercury News

Oakland airport expansion plans draw criticism on emissions, air quality
San Francisco Standard

Early reviews are in: SF’s next robotaxi looks like a hot dog toaster
San Francisco Standard

Is SF giving Salesforce a tax break on its $110M naming rights?
Mercury News

Nonprofit urges state AG to investigate decision to close Antioch’s Amtrak Station
San Francisco Chronicle

BART completes $1.5 billion seismic retrofit of Transbay Tube and system
Mercury News

BART’s Transbay Tube turns 50, agency celebrates with announcement that tube is earthquake strong
Mercury News

Can I take BART from the airport? A transit guide for San Francisco tourists
Mercury News

Housing development is eyed on about 50 acres of empty San Jose land
Marin Independent Journal

California Coastal Commission backs Bolinas housing initiative
Napa Valley Register

Rezoning may open way to hundreds of homes in north Napa
San Francisco Chronicle

Dreamforce back in S.F. expecting biggest crowd in years for ‘largest AI conference in the world’
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area schools get infusion of Salesforce funds and nudge into artificial intelligence
Richmondside

Richmonders want more parks. City struggles to maintain the 50 it has.
KQED

Landmark Bay Area Regional Plan to Combat Sea-Level Rise Unveiled
Press Democrat

PD Editorial: State gaining on land conservation goal

Headlines for September 16, 2024

San Francisco Chronicle

A 13-year highway widening project is transforming this Bay Area town
Marin Independent Journal

Marin Transit plans for priority projects to reduce delays
Mercury News

Ferry, shopping, lunch: Bay Area guide dogs get some real-world training
San Mateo Daily Journal

South City to lower school speed limits
San Francisco Standard

If voters close the Great Highway, will they also kill this historic drive?
Bloomberg

A Map That Visualizes Walkable Neighborhoods Across the US
San Francisco Standard

The city is cutting deals to unfreeze housing. Will developers step up?
San Francisco Chronicle

Can this San Francisco-made robot make building new housing cheaper and faster?
Berkeleyside

26-story downtown apartment building across from UC Berkeley gets green light
Marin Independent Journal

West Marin housing report calls for 1,000 workforce dwellings
Marin Independent Journal

Richardson Bay authority reaches milestone on boat removals
Fairfield Daily Republic

Fairfield council will consider funding options for Heart of Fairfield plans
Mercury News

Should California cities and counties be allowed to ban oil drilling? Gov. Gavin Newsom will decide
NBC Bay Area

California Prop 4: $10 billion bond would address climate change issues

Headlines for September 13, 2024

Mercury News

How can I pay for my BART ride?
Planetizen

Caltrain Introduces Electric Train Fleet
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Petaluma City Council keeps D Street bike lanes for now, buys new bike lane sweeper
Bloomberg

US Driving and Congestion Rates Are Higher Than Ever
San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale older adults to get living center, convalescent hospital
San Jose Spotlight

Campbell shields affordable housing residents from rent shock
San Francisco Standard

The city to propose stricter RV parking ban, easing towing of vehicles used as homes
San Francisco Chronicle

New Bay Area mega dorms will house thousands of students — and could bring down rent for everyone
San Francisco Chronicle

Court strikes down S.F. law requiring 10-day waiting period for eviction notices
Mercury News

Leah Toeniskoetter spells out her vision for San Jose and its downtown
KPIX

Silicon Valley startup's rogue effort to cool planet met with controversy
Bay Nature

The Public’s Reaction to Otter Reintroduction
NBC Bay Area

California's newest effort at recycling drink containers coming to Bay Area

Headlines for September 12, 2024

KALW

As traffic returns, is congestion pricing up ahead in San Francisco?
SF Gate

Popular SF Muni route to return this month after half a decade of construction
Fairfield Daily Republic

Vacaville gets $11 million for I-505 project
KTVU

BART's old paper tickets transformed into fashionable dress designs
The Oaklandside

Labor policy proposal continues to ruffle feathers in affordable housing industry
Local News Matters

Marin County approves funds for workforce housing to be developed near San Quentin
Marin Independent Journal

Novato school trustees advance preliminary workforce housing plan
San Francisco Chronicle

Here’s how work from home rates are changing in S.F.
San Francisco Chronicle

Kaiser sells Oakland tower, garage for astounding price. New owner envisions an ‘urban campus’
San Francisco Chronicle

California Coastal Trail could get extension through Sonoma preservation deal
Mercury News

EPA OKs California rule to slash pollution from warehouse-bound trucks

Headlines for September 10, 2024

Associated Press

A capsule has been propelled through a hyperloop test tube in a step forward for the transit system
Mercury News

Ride Caltrain and SamTrans for free, Bay Area airports to get upgrades, new Martinez shuttle
San Francisco Examiner

Valencia Street bike-lane move could begin as soon as January
Alameda Post

Slow Streets, Public Transit, and Major Tube Closures
Vallejo Times-Herald

What will happen to the Bay Area’s millions of square feet of closed mall space?
Mercury News

You need to make $300,000 to afford a starter home in San Jose
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. proposal poised to spread rent control in city. But the choice is up to California voters
Gilroy Dispatch

Market factors lead to increase in renters in South County
Press Democrat

What’s a woonerf? Proposed 126-unit apartment complex in Cotati to include Dutch concept
The Oaklandside

The Port of Oakland is seeking new ideas for developing Howard Terminal
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area EV-charging company cuts workforce following 28% decline in revenue
Mercury News

Tech, biotech job cuts jolt Bay Area as two green energy firms stumble
San Francisco Chronicle

The future of California’s iconic fog is in limbo. Here’s what scientists say
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Graton Rancheria acquires prized Marin coastal property in ‘land back’ conservation deal
San Francisco Chronicle

California’s endangered gray wolf population doubles with year’s new pups
Cal Matters

‘I won’t let them drink the water’: The California towns where clean drinking water is out of reach

Headlines for September 9, 2024

San Francisco Chronicle

A thousand Muni trips in 30 days? The Transit Month Ride Contest is here, and it’s going to get weird
San Francisco Examiner

Muni extends Presidio bus service to new terminal with sweeping views
San Mateo Daily Journal

San Mateo County transit struggles reveal rift
Mercury News

Cupertino: Plan for buffered bike lanes along major road gets pushback
Berkeleyside

New safety measures, but no ‘quiet zones,’ planned for West Berkeley rail crossings
Fairfield Daily Republic

Regional housing grant considered by STA board
San Francisco Chronicle

Feds say this company helps landlords keep rents high. Has it impacted the Bay Area?
San Francisco Chronicle

This wealthy Bay Area community just blew past its housing mandate
San Francisco Chronicle

Developers sought for massive Howard Terminal site in wake of A’s fiasco
Bloomberg

How Americans Voted Their Way Into a Housing Crisis
Cal Matters

California lawmakers want to ban anti-union meetings at work, but will Newsom go along?
Mercury News

To build back burned forests, California needs a lot more seeds
Marin Independent Journal

Mount Tamalpais trails to open to bikes
KQED

Humpback Whales Make Custom Fishing Nets — Out of Bubbles

Headlines for September 6, 2024

Mercury News

BART looks to public for input on how to make station roads safer
Mercury News

VTA seeks big new South Bay offices for future headquarters complex
Mercury News

SamTrans bus drivers stage sick-out amid union contract woes
San Mateo Daily Journal

Strike looms as a third of SamTrans workers call in sick
San Francisco Standard

Tickets galore: Traffic violations triple with SFPD enforcement push
San Francisco Examiner

Waymo says it used input from SF leaders to create new safety dashboard
Mercury News

San Jose International Airport’s new aviation director
San Francisco Chronicle

BART records highest ridership since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Planetizen

Van Ness BRT Speeds Travel by 36%, Earns Silver Designation
San Jose Spotlight

Mallon: Caltrain electrification is a win for sustainable transit
San Francisco Chronicle

This S.F. developer is ‘betting the house’ on the city’s recovery
Mercury News

More than 1,000 homes are eyed as replacement for San Jose golf course
KQED

Bay Area Rents Are Cooling. That Might Help College Grads
East Bay Times

Can AI help solve homelessness? Gov. Newsom thinks so
Marin Independent Journal

Editorial: ‘Electrification roadmap’ a big step in right direction for Marin
Richmondside

A pollution-fighting urban forest in Richmond? You could help plant it
KPIX

Petaluma turns purple with plan to eliminate disposable-cup waste
Gilroy Dispatch

Program promotes STEAM education among Gilroy girls