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Headlines for July 22, 2022

Mercury News

Contractors nailed it on I-580 repair project: Roadshow
Berkeleyside

Police ticket 27 drivers during pedestrian safety operation on MLK
Route Fifty

Bus Driver Shortage Undercutting Local Transit Systems Nationwide
San Francisco Chronicle

Bridge toll penalties can be crushing for low-income drivers. A state bill aims to ease the burden
Marin Independent Journal

Final Marin-Sonoma Narrows project begins construction
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Carpool lane opens on southbound Highway 101 in Petaluma
San Francisco Chronicle

COVID in California: BART mask-wearing was falling even with mandate in place
San Francisco Chronicle

Bridge toll penalties can be crushing for low-income drivers. A state bill aims to ease the burden
Mercury News

Contractors nailed it on I-580 repair project: Roadshow
Marin Independent Journal

Final Marin-Sonoma Narrows project begins construction
Berkeleyside

Police ticket 27 drivers during pedestrian safety operation on MLK
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Carpool lane opens on southbound Highway 101 in Petaluma
Route Fifty

Bus Driver Shortage Undercutting Local Transit Systems Nationwide
San Francisco Chronicle

COVID in California: BART mask-wearing was falling even with mandate in place
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. Mayor Breed vetoes law to end single-family zoning, arguing it will actually hurt housing production
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. reclaims top spot as Earth’s most expensive city to build in
SF Gate

Funky Berkeley apartment complex sells for $112 million in all-cash deal
Mercury News

Petition to block Livermore affordable housing project rejected by city
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. Mayor Breed vetoes law to end single-family zoning, arguing it will actually hurt housing production
Marin Independent Journal

Marin adopts building regulations along San Geronimo Creek
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. reclaims top spot as Earth’s most expensive city to build in
Local News Matters

State regulator investigates housing project delays in Oakland
SF Gate

Funky Berkeley apartment complex sells for $112 million in all-cash deal
Mercury News

Petition to block Livermore affordable housing project rejected by city
Marin Independent Journal

Marin adopts building regulations along San Geronimo Creek
Local News Matters

State regulator investigates housing project delays in Oakland
Bloomberg

How to Be a Good Climate Mayor
Knee Deep Times

30 East Bay Partners Gel on Adaptation Path
Knee Deep Times

Chasing the Fireline
Bloomberg

How to Be a Good Climate Mayor
Knee Deep Times

30 East Bay Partners Gel on Adaptation Path
Knee Deep Times

Chasing the Fireline

Headlines for July 21, 2022

Petaluma Argus-Courier

Ciclovia imagines a Petaluma with fewer car trips
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. Muni’s long-delayed Central Subway has had another setback. When will it open
Local News Matters

Via-Cupertino shuttle service will expand to Santa Clara with zero-emission vehicle fleet
San Francisco Examiner

Oakdale Avenue eyed for new Bayview Caltrain station
NBC Bay Area

Bay Area Gas Prices Continue Decline for Fifth Straight Week
Mercury News

How can some cities around the world offer free or low-cost transit? Roadshow
Smart Cities

$84B in transportation law grants awarded so far: Buttigieg says during House hearing
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Ciclovia imagines a Petaluma with fewer car trips
Planetizen

Transit Systems Begin To Shift Away From Police Enforcement
Local News Matters

Via-Cupertino shuttle service will expand to Santa Clara with zero-emission vehicle fleet
NBC Bay Area

Bay Area Gas Prices Continue Decline for Fifth Straight Week
Smart Cities

$84B in transportation law grants awarded so far: Buttigieg says during House hearing
Planetizen

Transit Systems Begin To Shift Away From Police Enforcement
Local News Matters

Uber agrees to refund wait fees it charged to disabled customers in violation of ADA rules
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. Muni’s long-delayed Central Subway has had another setback. When will it open
San Francisco Examiner

Oakdale Avenue eyed for new Bayview Caltrain station
Mercury News

How can some cities around the world offer free or low-cost transit? Roadshow
Local News Matters

Uber agrees to refund wait fees it charged to disabled customers in violation of ADA rules
San Francisco Chronicle

This new S.F. condo building is sitting empty. Neighbors and homebuyers want to know why
East Bay Times

Oakland tries again for housing on controversial Lake Merritt site
Palo Alto Online

Bracing for Stanford growth, county looks to beef up housing, transportation requirements
Napa Valley Register

American Canyon to vote on growth boundary
San Francisco Chronicle

This new S.F. condo building is sitting empty. Neighbors and homebuyers want to know why
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose has no plans to address vacant homes
East Bay Times

Oakland tries again for housing on controversial Lake Merritt site
Livermore Independent

State Supreme Court Rejects Livermore's Attempt to Depublish Garavanta Hill Ruling
Palo Alto Online

Bracing for Stanford growth, county looks to beef up housing, transportation requirements
Napa Valley Register

American Canyon to vote on growth boundary
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose has no plans to address vacant homes
Livermore Independent

State Supreme Court Rejects Livermore's Attempt to Depublish Garavanta Hill Ruling
The Oaklandside

Want more trees in your Oakland neighborhood? Take this city survey
KQED

As Big Basin Finally Reopens, Indigenous Stewardship Key Among Plans for Park's Rebirth
Associated Press

Beloved monarch butterflies now listed as endangered
Associated Press

Biden announces modest climate actions; pledges more to come
The Oaklandside

Want more trees in your Oakland neighborhood? Take this city survey
KQED

As Big Basin Finally Reopens, Indigenous Stewardship Key Among Plans for Park's Rebirth
Associated Press

Beloved monarch butterflies now listed as endangered
Associated Press

Biden announces modest climate actions; pledges more to come

Headlines for July 20, 2022

Local News Matters

Mount Diablo State Park begins rolling out bike turnout lanes; cycling advocates cheer
KTVU

San Francisco Bay Ferry launches new ticket system, app
Bloomberg

America’s Bus Driver Shortage Has Left Transit Systems in Crisis
East Bay Times

Extension of road offers easy access to State Route 4, nearby East Bay cities
Next City

Transit Agencies Try Decarceral Approaches to Improve Rider Safety
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. street war: Elite private school and beloved farmers’ market battle over one city block
Mercury News

Debunking the ‘myth’ of electric car range anxiety: Roadshow
Local News Matters

Mount Diablo State Park begins rolling out bike turnout lanes; cycling advocates cheer
Bloomberg

America’s Bus Driver Shortage Has Left Transit Systems in Crisis
Next City

Transit Agencies Try Decarceral Approaches to Improve Rider Safety
Cal Matters

Troubled bullet train project given a reprieve
San Francisco Examiner

Millbrae sues High-Speed Rail Authority over proposed station
SF Gate

Caltrain's electrified trainsets just cleared a big hurdle. Here’s when to expect them.
Mass Transit

Caltrain’s first electric trainset tests clearance along corridor
KTVU

San Francisco Bay Ferry launches new ticket system, app
Cal Matters

Troubled bullet train project given a reprieve
East Bay Times

Extension of road offers easy access to State Route 4, nearby East Bay cities
San Francisco Examiner

Millbrae sues High-Speed Rail Authority over proposed station
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. street war: Elite private school and beloved farmers’ market battle over one city block
SF Gate

Caltrain's electrified trainsets just cleared a big hurdle. Here’s when to expect them.
Mercury News

Debunking the ‘myth’ of electric car range anxiety: Roadshow
Mass Transit

Caltrain’s first electric trainset tests clearance along corridor
San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland council allows delayed housing project near West Oakland BART to move forward
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s Mission District has had 649 affordable homes open in two years. Is it having an impact?
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael approves ordinance for state housing law
NBC Bay Area

High Housing Costs, Remote Work Leading People to Move Out of the Bay Area
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose school district wants to fund teacher housing
San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland council allows delayed housing project near West Oakland BART to move forward
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s Mission District has had 649 affordable homes open in two years. Is it having an impact?
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael approves ordinance for state housing law
NBC Bay Area

High Housing Costs, Remote Work Leading People to Move Out of the Bay Area
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose school district wants to fund teacher housing
San Francisco Chronicle

California could soon add a new fee to wine and liquor bottles
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael approves gas-powered leaf blower ban
Napa Valley Register

Napa aids monarchs
Cal Matters

California poised to restrict bee-killing pesticides
San Francisco Chronicle

California could soon add a new fee to wine and liquor bottles
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael approves gas-powered leaf blower ban
Napa Valley Register

Napa aids monarchs
Cal Matters

California poised to restrict bee-killing pesticides

Headlines for July 19, 2022

Mercury News

With fewer cars at the pumps, how can California replace lost gas tax revenue? Roadshow
Mercury News

Caltrans must revise Highway 1 impact report after court ruling
Sonoma Index-Tribune

Jury’s out on new Broadway configuration in Sonoma
Mercury News

With fewer cars at the pumps, how can California replace lost gas tax revenue? Roadshow
Mercury News

Caltrans must revise Highway 1 impact report after court ruling
Sonoma Index-Tribune

Jury’s out on new Broadway configuration in Sonoma
San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland waterfront housing site sat vacant for years. Now city is poised to OK 100% affordable homes plan
San Francisco Chronicle

Is this the future of downtown San Francisco?
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area home sales dropped and prices slid in June. Here’s by how much
NBC Bay Area

High Housing Costs, Remote Work Leading People to Move Out of the Bay Area
San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland waterfront housing site sat vacant for years. Now city is poised to OK 100% affordable homes plan
San Francisco Chronicle

Is this the future of downtown San Francisco?
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area home sales dropped and prices slid in June. Here’s by how much
NBC Bay Area

High Housing Costs, Remote Work Leading People to Move Out of the Bay Area
Mercury News

San Francisco Bay: $816,000 fine issued for sewage pollution in big storm
San Francisco Chronicle

These maps show how alarmingly fast California is losing trees as climate warms
San Francisco Chronicle

A juvenile humpback whale washed up on a Bay Area beach. Here’s what experts think killed it
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s $20,000 trash can prototype and 5 cheaper models hit the streets. Which will look — and work — best?
Mercury News

San Francisco Bay: $816,000 fine issued for sewage pollution in big storm
San Francisco Chronicle

These maps show how alarmingly fast California is losing trees as climate warms
San Francisco Chronicle

A juvenile humpback whale washed up on a Bay Area beach. Here’s what experts think killed it
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s $20,000 trash can prototype and 5 cheaper models hit the streets. Which will look — and work — best?

Headlines for July 18, 2022

SF Gate

BART's COVID-19 mask mandate expires on Monday
SF Gate

BART's COVID-19 mask mandate expires on Monday
Mercury News

What ideas for free and reduced-cost transit are gaining momentum? Roadshow
Mercury News

What ideas for free and reduced-cost transit are gaining momentum? Roadshow
Forbes

California High-Speed Rail Gets $4.2 billion
Forbes

California High-Speed Rail Gets $4.2 billion
San Francisco Chronicle

Cruise knew its driverless robotaxis weren’t road-ready, employee alleged
San Francisco Chronicle

Cruise knew its driverless robotaxis weren’t road-ready, employee alleged
Next City

How Transit Agencies Are Engaging the Transit Professionals of Tomorrow
Next City

How Transit Agencies Are Engaging the Transit Professionals of Tomorrow
Marin Independent Journal

Corte Madera seeks bicycle-pedestrian path in overpass project
Marin Independent Journal

Corte Madera seeks bicycle-pedestrian path in overpass project
Napa Valley Register

Napa mulls street closures
Napa Valley Register

Napa mulls street closures
Press Democrat

Windsor crosswalk upgrade to wrap up before school year
Press Democrat

Windsor crosswalk upgrade to wrap up before school year
Surface Magazine

Has transit innovation hit a roadblock?
Surface Magazine

Has transit innovation hit a roadblock?
San Francisco Chronicle

A century of SF skylines
San Francisco Chronicle

A century of SF skylines
Berkeleyside

A changing Berkeley: 6 maps show how the past decade has remade the city
Berkeleyside

A changing Berkeley: 6 maps show how the past decade has remade the city
Associated Press

Daly City school district built subsidized housing for teachers and staff who could not afford market rent
Associated Press

Daly City school district built subsidized housing for teachers and staff who could not afford market rent
SF Gate

San Francisco’s new Tunnel Tops park is now open to the public
SF Gate

San Francisco’s new Tunnel Tops park is now open to the public
SF Gate

Rare sighting of deep-sea squid carrying hundreds of eggs captured off California coast
SF Gate

Rare sighting of deep-sea squid carrying hundreds of eggs captured off California coast
Mercury News

What does it look like when an ecosystem collapses? Kelp can tell
Mercury News

What does it look like when an ecosystem collapses? Kelp can tell
San Francisco Examiner

King tides peel back ocean to reveal a universe beneath
San Francisco Examiner

King tides peel back ocean to reveal a universe beneath

Headlines for July 15, 2022

Marin Independent Journal

Key connector in Marin bike network opens
Mountain View Voice

MTC aims to develop single mapping, wayfinding system for Bay Area transit
Cupertino Today

Bay Area transit agencies on track for common system of maps, signs, digital displays
Marin Independent Journal

Key connector in Marin bike network opens
Richmond Standard

Bay Area transit agencies on track for common system of maps, signs, digital displays
Mountain View Voice

MTC aims to develop single mapping, wayfinding system for Bay Area transit
KPIX

Vallejo voters to consider sales tax hike to fund infrastructure, services
Cupertino Today

Bay Area transit agencies on track for common system of maps, signs, digital displays
San Francisco Chronicle

Muni cut back on enforcing fare payment in the pandemic. Here’s how much it cost the agency
Mercury News

Don’t forget bicyclists and transit riders have questions and tips, too: Roadshow
NBC Bay Area

Gas Prices Dip Below $6 a Gallon Across State, Bay Area
The American Prospect

Opting Out of Mass Transit?
New Geography

May Transit 59.5% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Francisco Chronicle

What would happen to Bay Area home prices if a recession hits?
San Francisco Chronicle

‘Empty home’ taxes: The next test for Bay Area voters divided over the housing crisis
San Francisco Chronicle

A 40-story residential tower on S.F.’s Market Street has been approved. But will it be built?
Marin Independent Journal

Corte Madera seeks comment on draft housing
San Francisco Chronicle

State Supreme Court move could make cities’ environmental reviews of housing projects more difficult
Local News Matters

Morgan Hill affordable apartment complex designed with area’s farmworkers in mind
SF Gate

The world's longest-lived trees couldn't survive climate change
San Francisco Chronicle

Third year of La Niña could deepen California drought

Headlines for July 14, 2022

Press Democrat

Sonoma County to play host to start of $6 million effort to unify maps of Bay Area’s 27 transit systems
Mass Transit

CA: Sonoma County to play host to start of $6 million effort to unify maps of Bay Area's 27 transit systems
Palo Alto Online

MTC aims to develop single mapping, wayfinding system for Bay Area transit
Danville San Ramon

MTC aims to develop single mapping, wayfinding system for Bay Area transit
Petaluma Argus-Courier

A look ahead at Safe Streets in Petaluma
Local News Matters

San Francisco residents celebrate return of Muni bus routes suspended amid pandemic
Mercury News

How to keep your electric car juiced on road trips: Roadshow
New York Times/San Francisco Examiner

U.S. electric car sales climb sharply despite shortages
San Francisco Chronicle

It’s official: Bay Area home values are finally going down
New York Times/San Francisco Examiner

The housing shortage isn't just a coastal crisis anymore
Mercury News

California AG puts law enforcement on notice over illegal evictions
San Mateo Daily Journal

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors undecided on 60-acre subdivision
Mercury News

Editorial: Eye-popping Webb telescope photos inspire
Marin Independent Journal

Marin allots $1.8M for farm easement near Tomales

Headlines for July 13, 2022

San Jose Spotlight

Crossing San Jose streets may become less dangerous
San Mateo Daily Journal

Free transit passes to continue for disadvantaged youth
The Verge

How Uber and Lyft still fail their disabled passengers
New York Times

Advanced E.V. Batteries Move From Labs to Mass Production
The Atlantic

Electric Cars Aren't Guilt-Free Yet
Local News Matters

Single map may soon connect all Bay Area transit
San Mateo Daily Journal

Regional transit may get single mapping system
San Francisco Chronicle

All aboard London’s new subway line, a project that leaves S.F.’s Central Subway in the dust
San Francisco Chronicle

Here’s how a native San Franciscan explores the city on a quiet day
Press Democrat

Petaluma secures funding for second SMART station
Mercury News

Oakland airport starts new parking reservation system
Mercury News

How to make some cash cleaning up roadsides and bike paths: Roadshow
San Francisco Chronicle

California must grant all pending applications for rent relief while its denials are under review, judge rules
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose developer doubles affordable homes in urban village
San Francisco Chronicle

Salesforce gives up another big chunk of office space, one more blow to downtown S.F.
Bloomberg

Emergency Housing Vouchers for People at Risk Are Going Fast
Mercury News

San Jose affordable homes project with early Google backing launched
San Francisco Chronicle

SF’s newest park opens this weekend
Napa Valley Register

Napa County facing conifer die-offs

Headlines for July 12, 2022

San Jose Spotlight

San Jose airport gets funding for disability upgrades
San Mateo Daily Journal

E-bike ban on 160 miles of Peninsula trails will remain
Governing

Progressive Cities Have a Public Order Problem on Mass Transit
New York Times

Canada’s Slow and Troubled Path to Rapid Transit
NBC Bay Area

MTC Aims to Develop Single Mapping for Bay Area Transit Systems
Railway Age

MTC Launches Regional Mapping and Wayfinding Project
Fairfield Daily Republic

Solano County in line to be among 1st to have Bay Area wayfinding capacity
Railway Age

CalSTA Allocates $378.9 million for Rail Transit Projects
Mass Transit

Free SamTrans Youth Unlimited Pass becomes permanent program
Mercury News

If there are federal standards for interstates, why are California’s so much worse? Roadshow
Local News Matters

BART now providing e-scooters at Berkeley stations to help riders handle local traffic
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. voters will decide fate of car-free JFK Drive, Great Highway in November election, campaign says
San Francisco Chronicle

Build housing at an exclusive Bay Area athletic club? Members say ‘over my dead body’
Berkeleyside

Berkeley voters may see rent control on the November ballot
Cal Matters

Gimme Shelter: Can California build millions of new homes amid drought?
NBC Bay Area

Watch: Real Estate Expert Breaks Down Bay Area Housing Market Shifts
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose developer doubles affordable homes in urban village
Bloomberg

The Way We Work Has Changed. So Should Offices.
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Thousands of gallons of spilled milk mixture at Clover plant in Petaluma poses no threat to health, environment
Orange County Register

Successes, challenges mount as California launches organic waste recycling program
Bloomberg

Will Los Angeles Join a Ban on New Gas Stations?

Headlines for July 11, 2022

Mercury News

Why taking pictures in all types of crashes is so important: Roadshow
Napa Valley Register

Napa County has roads wish list
Napa Valley Register

Soscol Junction Napa’s biggest project in years
San Mateo Daily Journal

SamTrans redeveloping San Carlos headquarters
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose gets stricter with parking enforcement
KCBS

MTC approves $6M for unified transit map system throughout Bay Area
Mass Transit

New contract puts Bay Area transit agencies on track for common system of maps, signs, digital displays
San Mateo Daily Journal

Caltrain sees higher ridership in April
NBC Bay Area

Residents Celebrate Return of Muni 21-Hayes Bus Service to Golden Gate Park
SF Gate

Pac-Man the hawk is a Bay Area public transit legend, and he could be coming to a BART station near you
East Bay Times

Editorial: BART’s deceitful, Trumpian obstruction of oversight knows no bounds
KPIX

Petaluma receives $13 million for new rail station, bus improvements
San Mateo Daily Journal

South San Francisco looks to add 50 miles of bike lanes
NBC Bay Area

Bay Area Gas Prices Falling
San Francisco Chronicle

Despite uproar, few seek to use California’s new housing-density law. What’s stopping them?
East Bay Times

Bay Area housing market ‘normalizing’ but prices remain high
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael to ban gas-powered leaf blowers