Today's News Roundup

Kids with backpacks board the 61 Alameda/Ralston SamTrans bus.

KTVU

Despite California's 'reopening,' Bay Area transit suffers slow recovery
Fairfield Daily Republic

Council OKs funding plan for 10 new City Coach vans
San Jose Spotlight

VTA chugging toward full light rail service in Santa Clara County
Bloomberg

Lessons From the Rise and Fall of the Pedestrian Mall
San Francisco Chronicle

Woman's death on BART platform raises questions about transit system's pet policies
Mercury News

It’s only been 2 years. Do I need to redo my REAL ID? Roadshow
Local News Matters

Novato seeks feedback on infrastructure plan for bicyclists and pedestrians
Vallejo Times-Herald

Bill Dodd thrilled with recall verdict, Highway 37 funding
New York Times

California Housing Is a Crisis Newsom Can Take Into His Own Hands
Bloomberg

What Becomes of California Housing Policy After the Recall Election
Fairfield Daily Republic

Vaca council gives go ahead to Montessa housing project
Marin Independent Journal

Novato to start talks on Hamilton housing proposal
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael approves lease change at housing complex
Cal Matters

California commits $500 million more to student housing: “A drop in the bucket”
San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County approves affordable housing for ag workers
Local News Matters

San Francisco turns former downtown bus terminal into temporary open space
Marin Independent Journal

Editorial: Consider economic equity of parking charge for Golden Gate National Recreation Area