Today's News Roundup

Cyclists and pedestrians take advantage of the carfree Embarcadero in San Francisco for Sunday's Streets. — Credit

Noah Berger

San Francisco Chronicle

Your packed BART commute could get less crowded. Here’s why
Fairfield Daily Republic

Vallejo biggest contributor to record SF Bay Ferry ridership wave
San Francisco Standard

Delays, detours, and sleeping riders: Waymos keep getting in the way of SF firefighters
San Jose Spotlight

Local ride-share shuttle expands into North Santa Clara
Mercury News

Is the black lipstick California license plate for real?
Mercury News

Every city you can fly to nonstop out of Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Mercury News

Every city you can fly to nonstop out of Mineta San Jose International Airport
San Francisco Chronicle

‘Ghost town’: Upscale Bay Area shopping center faces uncertain future
San Jose Spotlight

Battle lines drawn in San Jose housing plan overhaul
The Oaklandside

Foreclosure tax will appear on Oakland’s November ballot
San Francisco Chronicle

How exposed is your job to AI? Look up your profession
Mercury News

AI office demand seen spreading beyond San Francisco, New York City
Associated Press

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
San Francisco Chronicle

East Bay health system averts layoffs as county approves $19.3 million lifeline
Mercury News

What to do with millions of old batteries from e-bikes, lawn tools and power stations? Companies may be required to take them back
Mercury News

California scientists develops way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent
KQED

Environmental Group Wants to Reintroduce Beavers, Sea Otters to Point Reyes
San Francisco Chronicle

Chevron says gasoline mixture spilled into San Francisco Bay from Richmond refinery
San Francisco Chronicle

Forecast for historic El Niño is getting much stronger — and also longer
San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area fog gives way to tropical clouds this weekend. The sunsets should be epic