Today's News Roundup

Mercury News

A million-and-a-half cyclists, 67 turnouts, 10 years: How Mt. Diablo embraced safety and made history
Railway Gazette

Caltrain Downtown Rail Extension contract awarded
San Francisco Chronicle

Cruise’s robotaxis are returning to paid driverless ride-hailing — with the help of a competitor
Press Democrat

PD Editorial: Slow down to save lives
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Maria Drive neighbors await end of summer roadwork
Mercury News

Could a Harris administration spur construction of 3 million new homes?
Bloomberg

With Housing Costs High, Democrats Hone YIMBY Message
San Francisco Standard

Humboldt ‘dismayed’ with SF homeless bus program. Turns out they bus people here too
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose apartments designed for people with disabilities
Mercury News

Community uproar forces delay of county’s plan to transform San Jose tiny home site into jail diversion
Marin Independent Journal

Tam Junction site proposed as solution to Marin City housing conflict
Local News Matters

Sunnyvale awards nearly $30M to build 600 affordable homes for unhoused residents
San Francisco Standard

SF icon Julius’ Castle close to reopening after 12-year restoration saga
Mercury News

San Jose mixed-use tower site loan goes into default amid office woes
Press Democrat

2014 South Napa quake dealt severe blow to downtown. But it also ushered in its rebirth
Bay Nature

How to Tell Our Local Turtles Apart
Gilroy Dispatch

OSA announces winners of Coyote Valley photo contest