Today's News Roundup

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead. — Credit

Noah Berger

San Mateo Daily Journal

Caltrain seeks safety strategy
Mass Transit

SFMTA to receive 42 electric drive systems from BAE Systems for hybrid-electric bus fleet
Mercury News

Silicon Valley’s flying car ambitions take off, but can they solve Bay Area transit woes
Petaluma Argus-Courier

SMART to hold early morning tests in Petaluma on Saturday
New York Times

Congestion Pricing Will Live On for Several Months After Court Agreement
Mercury News

Biden-era HUD program delivers $4 million to East Bay residents for lead and senior home safety
Local News Matters

Menlo Park’s downtown housing development draws 7 proposals, city says
NBC Bay Area

By the numbers: A closer look at the Peninsula housing market
Vacaville Reporter

California Forever releases shipyard letter
San Francisco Examiner

Five more outdoor booze zones sought to kickstart SF economy
KQED

California Bill Would Let Cities Extend Last Call to 4 a.m. in Some Downtown Areas
San Francisco Chronicle

New S.F. group forms to help Mayor Daniel Lurie raise money to save downtown
San Francisco Standard

Lurie unveils new nonprofit to funnel private dollars into downtown SF
Vallejo Times-Herald

Solano County’s bumper crop: Women farmers
Local News Matters

San Francisco narrows down 5 possible names for new park on Great Highway
Vallejo Times-Herald

Solano County wildflower season brings stunning displays
New York Times

Should I Ditch My Gas Appliances?