Today's News Roundup

Marin County's eastern shore, with the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco in the background. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

East Bay Times

BART: Inspector general faced ‘pattern of obstruction,’ grand jury report finds
San Francisco Chronicle

An East Bay BART station has too many pooping pigeons. A hawk has arrived to deter them
East Bay Times

California approved gas tax relief. When will I get my money?
Mercury News

How to get a moving violation off your traffic record: Roadshow
San Francisco Examiner

Cruise driverless cars blocked traffic for hours Tuesday night
San Jose Spotlight

New San Jose speed limits applauded, but still fall short
San Mateo Daily Journal

The areas around train stations may get safer in San Mateo
San Francisco Chronicle

Black Bay Area residents own homes at half the rate of white neighbors. Could $500 million help change that?
Local News Matters

Bay Area leaders call on Newsom to allocate $500M to promote Black homeownership
San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco vacant homes tax headed to ballot, campaign says
Marin Independent Journal

Park atop Presidio Parkway nears opening
Cal Matters

California climate rules won’t be undercut by Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say
NPR

California sets the nation's toughest rules for the reduction of plastics
Mercury News

Big Basin Redwoods State Park to reopen July 22 for first time since massive fire