Today's News Roundup

Pedestrians cross the street in a colorful crosswalk in San Jose. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

Berkeleyside

Bus-only lane coming to Durant Avenue in bid to speed up AC Transit
San Francisco Chronicle

FasTrak scammers are back with a new twist to trick drivers
KTVU

FasTrak scam targets drivers, officials warn
San Francisco Chronicle

Golden Gate Bridge toll is rising. Here’s how much more it will cost motorists
Marin Independent Journal

Golden Gate Bridge district board approves toll hikes
San Francisco Chronicle

There’s a push to let cars back on S.F.’s Market Street. It’s not a good idea
Mercury News

Will VTA change its tunnel design for the San Jose BART extension after completing a new cost estimate?
Vallejo Times-Herald

Caltrans making repairs to Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Monday, Tuesday
San Francisco Standard

Geary Blvd. divided Japantown and Fillmore. This plan is trying to heal the wound
Mercury News

California home insurance meltdown worsens as State Farm sheds 72,000 policies
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael mall submits expanded redevelopment proposal
The Oaklandside

Oakland asks Caltrans for help closing homeless encampments
KQED

Recently Sold a Home? You Might Get Part of Your Realtor Fee Back
San Francisco Chronicle

Tahoe needs affordable housing. Could houses built in the Bay Area be the solution
Mercury News

Bay Area, California both lose jobs in February as hiring surge halts
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. office vacancy rises to yet another record high — over nine times pre-pandemic level
San Francisco Examiner

SF sets another office-vacancy record as 'positive signs' emerge
San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland unveils long-awaited plan to revitalize struggling downtown area
San Mateo Daily Journal

San Bruno funds downtown beautification
San Mateo Daily Journal

Foster City slowing electrification initiatives
San Francisco Standard

Weirdly beautiful blue jellies are swarming Ocean Beach. See them while you can