Today's News Roundup

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

Cal Matters

Why California public transit is at a pivotal moment
Mercury News

FasTrak sure stirs up drivers’ strong emotions: Roadshow
Local News Matters

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month; police citing for hands-free phone violations
San Francisco Chronicle

Major road changes are coming to S.F.’s Valencia Street. Here’s what to expect
San Francisco Examiner

Center bike lanes coming to Valencia in Mission District
ABC News

No driver? No problem. Robotaxis eye San Francisco expansion
Bloomberg

Chicago’s Transit Chief Says Crime Is Hurting Ridership Rebound
Mercury News

A proposed multibillion-dollar regional bond signals a shift in how Bay Area affordable housing is funded
KQED

Promising to Prevent Floods at Treasure Island, Builders Downplay Risk of Sea Rise
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. can’t spend affordable housing money fast enough with projects delayed, audit finds
San Mateo Daily Journal

Proposed zoning changes to 25th Avenue spur concerns
Mercury News

Downtown San Jose hotel tower deal nears, may lead to housing highrise
San Francisco Chronicle

Falling glass from S.F. skyscrapers prompts city to expand inspections
Marin Independent Journal

Larkspur housing project approval draws 5 appeals
Mercury News

Leaving California? Here are the best job markets out there
Mercury News

Tech companies plan hundreds more Bay Area job cuts as layoffs worse
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area earthquake risk: This map shows danger zones and expected damage
SF Gate

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake rattles Bay Area
Press Democrat

Sonoma Land Trust acquires 174-acre land that boasts endangered flower species, vernal pools
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Petaluma’s Point Blue awarded $50 million for restoration work
New York Times

See What California’s Record Snowpack Looks Like, Up Close