Today's News Roundup

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland. — Credit

Peter Beeler

Palo Alto Online

Palo Alto city employees can take Bay Area public transit for free in 2026
Transportation News

BART ridership grows 11.6 percent in November
Reuters

16 US states sue federal government after Trump suspends EV charging programs
San Francisco Chronicle

Muni may raise fees for parking as it stares down a deficit. But some violations will cost less
San Francisco Chronicle

New Bay Area toll lanes open on busy highway. Here’s how much drivers have to pay
Vacaville Reporter

Solano Express Lanes open
San Francisco Chronicle

It costs $1M to build an S.F. affordable housing unit. How developers say they can do it for $350K
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. condo owners might get relief in fight over controversial sprinkler law
San Mateo Daily Journal

ADUs are set to pop up on large developments
Mercury News

Where do California homeowners stay the longest?
San Francisco Chronicle

Storm forecast shows Pineapple Express may head straight for Bay Area
San Francisco Examiner

SF hotels spread holiday cheer to visitors from far and near
San Francisco Chronicle

Global biotech company to shut Silicon Valley office, cut 121 jobs
San Francisco Chronicle

One of the Bay Area’s most scenic spots reopens after 15-year renovation
Press Democrat

Santa Rosa conservation group purchases Calvi Ranch, west of Occidental, for $2.5 million
Fairfield Daily Republic

Early fall return estimate climbs to over 2,100 fish in Putah Creek