Today's News Roundup

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

Peter Beeler

Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael hires contractor for downtown corridor overhaul
Fairfield Daily Republic

Garamendi bill unlocks funding for Travis AFB access roads
Associated Press

States get go-ahead to build electric car charging stations
Mercury News

Express lanes or toll lanes? There’s not much difference now: Roadshow
San Francisco Chronicle

BART faces its ‘most challenging revenue outlook’ in history as low ridership numbers persist
Bloomberg

With Bike Buses, Kid Cyclists Dominate the Road
East Bay Times

Court rejects lawsuit to block East Bay affordable housing project
San Jose Spotlight

Advocates push for more low-income housing in San Jose project
San Mateo Daily Journal

Belmont explores taxes for new developments
San Mateo Daily Journal

Controversial condo plan moving forward in San Mateo
Richmond Standard

Bay Trail offers ample opportunities for winter birding
Mercury News

Cupertino quarry and cement plant may be bought and shut down by Santa Clara County government
Mercury News

Mega-rare turtle dove in Palo Alto has birders flocking from far and wide
San Francisco Chronicle

Gray wolf again protected after judge ditches Trump-era endangered species rollback