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East Bay food
fromKqed
1 day ago

These Workers Keep Produce Moving In the Golden State | KQED

California's food supply relies on the Oakland Produce Market and the maintenance of irrigation canals by Big Valley Divers.
#california
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

California loses European routes as jet fuel crisis hinders travel

The Iran war and its doubling of jet fuel costs have led not only to higher fares but also reduced airline schedules. This impact is now reaching the U.S.
Europe news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Mission District

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Eastbound direction of SF's Bayshore freeway along I-80 to be shut down this weekend: What to know

Major freeway closures in San Francisco this weekend will significantly impact traffic due to a rehabilitation project.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Hazardous empty San Francisco tree wells finally filled in after years of complaints

Public Works has repaired the dangerous sidewalk on Davis Street, providing a smooth and safe path for pedestrians.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Caltrans to fully close 'last SF exit' on 80 this weekend

The last San Francisco exit before the Bay Bridge is closing for weekend maintenance, affecting eastbound I-80 access to SoMa.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise

Undocumented dairy workers face threats and unsafe conditions, leading to increased fear and job loss amid heightened immigration enforcement.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

Rod Diridon Sr. Hailed by Santa Clara County as 'Father of Modern Transit'

"Rod was a giant in our region and a public servant whose vision has forever changed the way we move, connect, breathe and live."
SF parents
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway

Architecture and engineering firms must submit proposals for the Vision I-980 project, focusing on redesigning the I-980 highway.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Mountain View to replace downtown parking lot with hotel - San Jose Spotlight

A developer is set to transform two downtown parking lots into a hotel and office development, potentially generating significant revenue for the city.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Sacramento, CA: Inventory Climbs

Sacramento's housing market remains strong with rising prices, fast sales, and limited inventory, favoring sellers despite an increase in new listings.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Traffic on Highway 60 may create pain point for drivers headed to Coachella

"In 2020, this stretch of freeway has been ranked the worst truck bottleneck in California and the ninth worst truck bottleneck in the nation, as well as the second highest truck accident location in Southern California."
Los Angeles
#high-speed-rail
Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Thursday Morning What's Up: Merced High-Speed Rail Station Could Be Rebranded as 'Yosemite'

Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Thursday Morning What's Up: Merced High-Speed Rail Station Could Be Rebranded as 'Yosemite'

San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'

Caltrans is closing a section of Interstate 80 for 55 hours, urging drivers to use alternate routes due to expected congestion.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes

A shooting on the 105 Freeway left a driver critically injured and caused significant traffic disruptions.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 days ago

Oakland Airport Plans a Big Expansion. Environmental Groups Want to Hit Pause | KQED

East Oakland faces severe health risks from pollution due to airport operations and industrial activities, impacting predominantly Black and Latino communities.
California
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 has received the most favorable press, based on the understanding that the e-bike problem is actually an e-moto problem. The ruckus and ER visits are not caused by pedal-assist class 1 and 3 e-bikes, but by throttle devices that often fail to cut off at 20 mph, leading to safety concerns.
Alternative transportation
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.
#i-80-closure
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

San Diego official demands Gavin Newsom clean up heinous river stench, sewage coming from Tijuana: 'It feels like hell'

Tijuana River pollution causes severe health issues in South Bay, prompting calls for a state of emergency from local officials.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose residents rally to save railroad trestle - San Jose Spotlight

"San Jose was an agricultural wonderland. They called it the Valley of Heart's Delight, and most of it has been paved over and turned into high tech now. But this is a connection to our past."
California
#los-angeles
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

This rail line would get you to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is it L.A.'s 'missing link'?

The K Line extension aims to enhance Los Angeles' rail network, potentially increasing daily ridership to 100,000 and transforming transit culture.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

This rail line would get you to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is it L.A.'s 'missing link'?

The K Line extension aims to enhance Los Angeles' rail network, potentially increasing daily ridership to 100,000 and transforming transit culture.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows

Autonomous vehicles operating in cities like San Francisco drain public resources through frequent malfunctions while prioritizing corporate profits over public safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Eyes on the Street Update: Alameda's Central Avenue Project Nears Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Central Avenue project is expected to improve safety for all street users and to reduce vehicle delays. The project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways, three roundabouts, resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced pedestrian crossings and street trees/raingardens.
Alternative transportation
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

How could Oakland raise billions in revenue? New report suggests removing freeways

Urban highways occupy valuable land that generates minimal tax revenue compared to potential development, with Oakland potentially gaining $23.9 billion by removing freeways within three miles of downtown.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Caltrans increases speed limit on dangerous Bay Area highway

"While it's a small adjustment, 5 miles in either direction, we're hoping this is one of the ways to improve safety on this corridor."
California
Travel
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

How to Get Between San Francisco and Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium Without a Car

Travel between San Francisco and Santa Clara ranges from $11–$13 public transit trips taking about 90 minutes to $65–$200 rideshares with variable time due to traffic.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2276 would require high-speed offenders to install active intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles as a condition of regaining driving privileges through a statewide pilot program.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week In Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Joe Anthony produces engaging Streetsblog Los Angeles videos that amplify transportation and livability issues, expanding audience reach.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 14.1 - What to look for from the 2026 Legislature - Streetsblog California

Sacramento legislators are advancing e-bike regulation, transit enforcement expansion, and transit governance reforms, though structural transit changes face delays from pending state reports.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Progress and peril on Oakland roads...on the podcast

Oakland's roads are in crisis: 871 stretches have zero remaining life; incremental progress includes bond funding, bollards reducing pedestrian deaths, and incoming speed cameras.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Reopening date for Highway 89 in Sierra earliest in a decade

Caltrans District 9 & 10 maintenance crews made great progress this year with our snow removal operations and road repairs to safely re-open the highway to the traveling public, earlier than normal. The highway over Monitor Pass spans roughly 17 miles, connecting Highway 395 in the east over the pass toward Markleeville.
California
#highway-101-carpool-lanes
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to narrower morning and evening windows after traffic analysis showed the broader hours exceeded actual congestion periods.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to more moderate times after traffic analysis and public backlash.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Highway 99 reopens after 59-vehicle pileup in the Central Valley

A three-mile stretch of Highway 99 was closed for more than five hours Saturday after dense fog led to a massive vehicle pileup in Tulare County, about 40 miles north of Bakersfield. The California Highway Patrol said 59 vehicles were involved in the crash that occurred around 8 a.m. The highway reopened midafternoon. Several people sustained mild to moderate injuries and some were taken to a local hospital, according to CHP Visalia.
California
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Highway Projects Still Grab Biggest Share as California OK's Nearly $1B in State Transportation Funding - Streetsblog California

California approved $988.7 million in transportation investments prioritizing highways and road safety while including some transit, walking, and bicycling funding.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Semitruck 'fully engulfed' in flames on San Francisco highway

A semitruck became "fully engulfed" in flames near the Third Street off-ramp, Mark Andrews, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol, told SFGATE. According to the CHP incident log, the fire was first reported at 10:46 a.m. Crews on the scene reported difficulties putting the fire out and needed to remove "scrap metal" in order to put out the fire.
San Francisco
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Caltrans finishes $33M project on crash-plagued corridor along Highway 49

A $33.2 million project on State Route 49 added a 1.3-mile concrete median barrier and roundabouts to reduce cross-median crashes.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area driver frustration triggers updated Highway 101 rules

Caltrans established new weekday HOV hours on Highway 101 between Marin and Sonoma: 6–9 a.m. and 3–6:30 p.m., with signs posted late February.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

UC Berkeley Report Says California Transportation Policy Is Still Built for Cars - and It's Deepening Inequality - Streetsblog California

California's transportation planning prioritizes cars over people's access, worsening inequality, unsafe streets, higher costs, and housing pressures.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Video captures chaos inside 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Central California

Dense fog caused a massive 59-car pileup on Highway 99 injuring multiple people, including a woman and her mother, with extensive vehicle damage.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

New carpool lane hours coming to Highway 101 in North Bay

Highway 101 HOV lanes between Richardson Bay Bridge and Windsor will operate 6–9 a.m. and 3–6:30 p.m. Monday–Friday beginning late February.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

43-car pileup snarls Central Valley as dense fog drops visibility near zero

Dense fog in the Central Valley caused a 43-car pileup on eastbound Highway 58 near Bakersfield, injuring nine and closing the highway for a day.
fromKqed
2 months ago

These California Trucking Schools Broke State Laws. Regulators Couldn't Do Anything About It | KQED

The sudden closure derailed his career plans. A trucking job was a path forward, he said, a way to earn a better living than his current rotation of gig jobs, such as putting up blinds and detailing cars. He had quit working, paid about $2,000 in tuition and fees to attend the trucking school and was hiring a babysitter to take care of his two kids so he could attend class for a few hours each day.
California
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

Electrifying and sharing the Antelope Valley Line enables one-seat San Francisco–Los Angeles high-speed service earlier, lowering cost and risk while modernizing Metrolink.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Westbound Highway 24 shutdown after big rig overturns

All lanes of westbound Highway 24 are closed at Highway 13 after a big rig carrying several tons of cardboard overturned, according to the California Highway Patrol.
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Another travel delay on I-80 creates pain point on route to Tahoe

"to reduce impact on traveling public."
California
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