Today's News Roundup

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

SF Gate

California's new $20 million train is unlike anything else in the US
San Francisco Examiner

SFMTA rolls out service changes in time for new school year
East Bay Times

Driving delays: Teens and young adults say getting a driver’s license can wait
Press Democrat

With Usain Bolt-tied provider in rearview mirror, new e-bike share program to debut in Sonoma, Marin counties
Fairfield Daily Republic

Fairfield will welcome first battery-electric, zero emission bus
San Mateo Daily Journal

Caltrain leadership initiates new conversation to mitigate fatalities
San Francisco Standard

After only 8 months, the Golden Gate Bridge’s anti-suicide nets have saved a lot of lives
New York Times

Why Amtrak’s System Keeps Breaking Down: It’s 100 Years Old
Mercury News

California apartment permits dip to 12-year low but new home construction rises Regional Economy
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael housing plan size rattles Dominican University
San Francisco Chronicle

Investor’s quest to ‘improve’ ritzy S.F. neighborhood is uprooting legacy businesses
Berkeleyside

Japanese grocery announced as new anchor tenant at Bay Street Emeryville
Richmondside

New pilot program says using induction stoves can make home air healthier
Mercury News

Big Basin Redwoods State Park rebuilding plans unveiled four years after massive wildfire