Today's News Roundup

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Karl Nielsen

KGO-TV

Bay Area transit agencies are seeing ridership climb as gas prices rise, weather improves
Local News Matters

BART logs 5.4 million riders in March, highest monthly total since pandemic
Press Democrat

How well is SMART working for cyclists? We talked with those riding the train and trail to find out
San Francisco Chronicle

You’ve been warned: S.F. Bayshore freeway closure could mean ‘Carmageddon’
SF Gate

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'
The Oaklandside

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway
Local News Matters

E-scooter safety: Berkeley police stress care amid surging popularity of mobility devices
San Francisco Chronicle

What a $200,000 salary can actually buy you in the Bay Area housing market
Vacaville Reporter

California Forever releases Suisun Expansion Plan polling
Fairfield Daily Republic

California Forever: Poll shows Solano County voters support Suisun Expansion, Solano Shipyard
Marin Independent Journal

Wartime cost spikes jeopardize Marin affordable housing plans
The Oaklandside

Oakland’s homeless camp policy passes, after months of debate
Cal Matters

Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law
Local News Matters

SF Mayor Lurie stands by ‘incredibly painful’ decision to lay off hundreds of workers
San Francisco Examiner

Bay Area accounts for record share of venture investment in Q1
Richmondside

City officials say OpenAI could bring 730 jobs to Richmond
Associated Press

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying
Mercury News via Marin IJ

Bay Area weather: How much rain did we get?