Today's News Roundup

A black and white vintage photo of a ferry cruising on water with the words SAN RAFAEL on the side, possibly from the 1930s.

Reason Foundation

Who is the average American transit rider? What federal data tells us about who rides public transportation
Railway Age

MTC: California Transit Agencies’ Financial Efficiency Report Released
The Oaklandside

Buffy Wicks brings her YIMBY approach to road safety
San Mateo Daily Journal

1 Papan e-bike bill moves forward, another dies in committee: San Mateo County could see pilot e-bike age restriction program if legislation passes
Marin Independent Journal

Marin agency advances Highway 101 interchange projects
Mercury News

Will a major update to California’s climate program affect what you pay at the pump?
Fresno Bee

CA High-Speed Rail OKs $3.5B contract that puts laying first tracks on new timeline
ABC 10

California High-Speed Rail Board Approves New 2026 Business Plan
San Francisco Chronicle

This SF family’s landlord is raising rent by 90%. Thanks to a loophole, it might be legal
San Francisco Chronicle

Powell Street’s makeover is moving forward. Here’s who’s paying for it
San Francisco Chronicle

Mayor Lurie avoids mass layoffs as S.F. budget reaches record $16.9 billion
San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco AI giant Anthropic files for IPO after $965 billion valuation
Marin Independent Journal

MMWD set for next phase of salmon habitat restoration
Politico

Facing a Western water crisis, Trump turns to Democrats’ climate law
San Francisco Chronicle

Trump administration doubles down on effort to stop California dam removal
San Francisco Examiner

SF YMCA launching intergenerational outdoor exploration program
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area fog makes a comeback for a cooler Election Day