Today's News Roundup

An aerial view of Contra Costa County. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

The Oaklandside

From the flats to the hills and back: one Oakland teen’s daily commute
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s most dangerous intersections are concentrated in one part of the city
North Bay Business Journal

Wanted in Wine Country: More rail connections, less traffic to tourist destinations
Planetizen

Responding to Public Transit Criticism
Mercury News

Highway 1 overcrossing in Capitola to shutter for 14 months
Mercury News

Almost 70% of California homeless people live on the street. A new bill aims to change that by building shelters
San Francisco Chronicle

Biden, Newsom ask SCOTUS to strike a balance on homelessness
Marin Independent Journal

Point Reyes land proposed for 27-lot subdivision
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose ranks among best places to live in U.S.
Mercury News

Bay Area layoffs widen — but pace of tech job cuts in 2024 is below 2023
San Francisco Chronicle

Kaiser to cut dozens more back office jobs in the Bay Area
San Francisco Chronicle

California snowpack surges after huge storm. Here’s how much
Fairfield Daily Republic

Grants available to replace older, polluting cars