Today's News Roundup

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

Press Democrat

SMART coalition launches campaign to renew tax that provides operating cash for North Bay passenger rail system
Marin Independent Journal

Citizens group proposes SMART tax renewal campaign
Railway News

San Francisco Advances Muni Metro Train Control Upgrade
Mercury News

Lanes will be closed on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starting Friday night
Mercury News

VTA eyes purchase of downtown San Jose building for security office
Mercury News

VTA scouts for tenants for agency’s new downtown San Jose HQ
Mercury News

What are California’s rules about kids on electric bikes?
Mercury News

Trump revokes California’s electric vehicle rules
San Francisco Chronicle

Another Bay Area school district invests in teacher housing. Will it help retain employees?
KQED

Humpback Whales Blow Bubble ‘Smoke’ Rings to Communicate With Humans
Mercury News

Who speaks for the trees?
Mercury News

Santa Clara park rangers lasso large loose lizard