Today's News Roundup

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

KTVU

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path still underutilized as test run nears end
KPIX

Bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge seen as major cause of pollution
KGO-TV

Push for 3rd lane on upper deck of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to help reduce traffic, pollution
KRON

What will it take to unclog Richmond bridge traffic?
SF Gate

Bay Area drivers may soon get automatic tickets for going 11 mph over speed limit
San Francisco Examiner

How much money do BART’s ugly holiday sweaters make?
Mercury News

Bay Area father suggests surprising place for quiet driving lessons: Roadshow
Bloomberg

NY MTA’s Budget Gap to Grow to $918 Million by 2029, Watchdog Says
Mercury News

Three downtown San Jose housing towers hit pause due to uncertainties
San Francisco Chronicle

Here's the word that best describes each Bay Area city, according to Airbnb
San Francisco Standard

San Francisco’s ‘Gentle Density’ Housing Bill Stalled by Last-Minute Changes
San Francisco Chronicle

As S.F. aims for more housing on city’s west side, an embattled project hits another roadblock
San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara residents divided over pending condo development
San Francisco Chronicle

Here’s how Mayor Breed seeks to revitalize S.F.’s downtown, boost small businesses
San Francisco Examiner

SF will give you up to $50K to open business in empty storefront
Mercury News

433,402 new Californians: Which states did they come from?
Sonoma Index-Tribune

Sonoma County Parks seeks public input on climate resiliency plan