Today's News Roundup

An aerial view of Contra Costa County. — Credit

Karl Nielsen

Local News Matters

San Francisco could soon begin installation of 400 license plate readers to deter crime
East Bay Times

The hottest things to do in Emeryville in 2024, using a free shuttle bus
San Mateo Daily Journal

Feedback sought for Hillsdale bike lane plans
Berkeleyside

Activists vow to keep installing guerrilla benches at East Bay bus stops
Local News Matters

Parking rates rise at three BART stations, but customers enjoy price cuts at five other sites
Local News Matters

Bay Area gets a jolt from federal grant aimed at boosting electric vehicle charging stations
San Francisco Chronicle

Historic S.F. office tower could become housing and a ‘poster child’ for conversions
San Francisco Chronicle

These are the California cities where home prices have changed the most
San Francisco Chronicle

UC Berkeley is fighting to build housing in People’s Park. Here’s what it would look like
Marin Independent Journal

Novato approves 130-home development near Buck center
Bloomberg

To Ease Housing Crunch, Theme Parks Are Becoming Homebuilders
Mercury News

Tesla electric vehicle and sales service center may sprout in San Jose
Mercury News

Kelly-Moore Paints halts operations, closes all stores
Mercury News

As abandoned boats pile up in Bay Area waters, who’s responsible for the environmental damage?
Petaluma Argus-Courier

Photos: Sonoma County wildlife caught on trail cameras