Today's News Roundup

A view of San Francisco's skyline from the hills of Marin County. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

Marin Independent Journal

Marin, Sonoma send SMART tax renewal to June ballot
San Francisco Examiner

Lurie leads charge for a Muni parcel-tax ballot measure
Golden Gate Express

Transit advocates call for measure to avoid severe cuts
San Francisco Chronicle

Highway 101 carpool hours sparked an uproar. Now they are changing
Press Democrat

Sonoma County cities seek to curb illegal use of e-scooters, e-bikes use among youth as their popularity soars
Marin Independent Journal

Editorial: Cyclists’ Alto Tunnel plan too costly to consider
KQED

Tahoe by Public Transit? How to Get There by Train or Bus — and How to Get Around When You’re There
Fresno Bee

What is CA High-Speed Rail’s plan to shave extra $2B off Central Valley price tag?
San Francisco Chronicle

United Airlines may ban passengers who refuse to wear headphones
San Francisco Examiner

Study: San Francisco is slower than other cities in issuing housing permits
San Francisco Chronicle

A major housing battle is taking place on the edge of Yosemite National Park
Marin Independent Journal

Marin needs more housing to grow economy, analyst says
San Francisco Standard

San Francisco’s dead downtown mall to be sold to local developers
San Francisco Standard

California ballot bounties have gone wild
Associated Press

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
San Francisco Chronicle

An inside-slider pattern is reshaping California weather. Here’s what to expect