Today's News Roundup

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

San Mateo Daily Journal

In San Mateo, train noise a new ongoing concern
Mercury News

Gov. Newsom signs bill he says will help avoid gas price spikes
Mercury News

California Democrats want to slash gas prices, a state climate policy will raise them
San Francisco Chronicle

Muni ridership in September was the highest since COVID began
Smart Cities

Transit agencies document equity efforts in APTA report
Mercury News

Q&A: Why America’s housing shortage is so hard to fix
SF Gate

The astronomical salary it takes to 'live comfortably' in San Francisco
San Francisco Standard

Could a new mayor bring SF’s workers back to the office?
The Real Deal

Silicon Valley transit agency plans to turn HQ into housing
San Francisco Chronicle

Plan to rebuild S.F. public housing where Mayor Breed grew up with 750 homes stalls out
San Francisco Chronicle

Blue Shield of California to lay off dozens of employees statewide before holidays
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area Amazon rival shuts down due to lack of funds
Local News Matters

Bay Area nonprofit acquires 750 acres of land to expand 2 state natural reserves
KQED

'Helping Them Build Resiliency': How This Bay Area Preschool Is Protecting Kids From Extreme Weather
KQED

The US Gets a New National Marine Sanctuary, the First Led by a Tribe
Local News Matters

Bay Area should expect dry, windy conditions this week that increase fire risks, NWS warns
Local News Matters

Santa Clara County officials warn of invasive tree-killing beetle detected in Felton area
Mercury News

A tale of two turfs: Bay Area residents split over using artificial grass