Today's News Roundup

Kids with backpacks board the 61 Alameda/Ralston SamTrans bus.

San Francisco Chronicle

BART’s Board of Directors has a new member. More changes are on the way
Mercury News

Dublin mayor appointed to the BART board of directors to represent portions of Alameda County
San Francisco Chronicle

Here’s how S.F. tourists can ride in Waymo’s driverless robotaxis
KQED

In Transit: Amtrak's Future In California
Palo Alto Daily Post

Homeowners could pay hundreds more a year in taxes if housing bond measure passes
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s Painted Ladies: Why does one pay $1,000 in property tax and another $44,000?
Mercury News

Deal that tops $100 million clears way for huge East Bay housing project
Mercury News

Office vacancies stay sky-high in downtown San Jose, San Francisco
Marin Independent Journal

BioMarin to lay off 5% of workforce
Mercury News

Study: Delta pumps likely killed 500K fish in 2 decades
Cal Matters

Decadeslong Delta tunnel water project may finally be nearing a historic decision