Today's News Roundup

A vintage black-and-white photo from the 1930s shows the Bay Bridge under construction.

Mass Transit

L.A. Metro ridership increased for 20th straight month in July
New York Times

M.T.A. Says No More Free Bus Rides for Fare Evaders
Mercury News

Pack your patience: Labor Day travel expected to shatter records
San Francisco Chronicle

Waymo eyes S.F. robotaxi expansion, personal vehicles after first-year ‘success’
Mercury News

Questions growing about safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
San Francisco Chronicle

Kamala Harris’ YIMBY push for more housing hitting overdrive
Mercury News

San Mateo County approves $14 million loan for its largest affordable housing project
Fairfield Daily Republic

Vaca development, with investor ties to California Forever, advancing
San Francisco Examiner

The Crossing at East Cut, popular downtown pop-up park, earns top awards
San Francisco Standard

AI firms are SF’s most desired tenants. Here’s how much office space they’re gobbling up
Cal Matters

1 in 6 CHP jobs are vacant — despite historic raises and Newsom’s hiring campaign
Cal Matters

California’s fast food workers got a $20 minimum wage, but is it working? It’s debatable
Hoodline

San Francisco Partnership Collaborates with Community Organizations and Tribes to Address Tap Water Quality Concerns
Marin Independent Journal

Mount Tamalpais search party finds rare bee