Soil testing has begun at West Oakland's Mandela Station and BART says construction will start later this year, bringing 762 homes, offices and new retail.

A $537.3 million settlement with the Dragados‑Flatiron contractor and a bill to let the rail inspector general withhold records have lawmakers demanding answers. Timing and secret sessions have sparked calls for more oversight.

Caltrans released a statewide Director’s Transit Policy to prioritize buses and transit-supportive design on state highways, with an implementation plan due in summer 2026.

California earmarked about $165 million in clean‑truck vouchers for Tesla’s Semi, prompting critics to warn that public funding may be favoring a single maker.

BART says Measure RR will fund full replacement of aging escalators, bringing new warrantied units to downtown Market Street stations and aiming to cut frequent outages.

Holiday crowds have choked Alpine County's tiny roads and SNO‑Parks, prompting supervisors to consider patrols, permits and steep fines.

Waymo says it built a Genie 3–backed 'World Model' to generate camera and lidar simulations for rare‑event training, a move the company says will speed its robotaxi expansion.

A crash in the Caldecott Tunnel's right bore snarled eastbound Highway 24, backing traffic to Broadway and delaying the Oakland‑Orinda commute.

Oakland’s proposal to move parking enforcement from OakDOT to Finance has drawn swift pushback from staff, advocates and business groups ahead of a Feb. 10 committee hearing. The debate pits revenue collection against curb-management strategy.

Caltrans published the Vision 980 Phase 1 final report on Feb. 6, 2026, compiling technical analysis and community input on remaking the I‑980 corridor in Oakland. The study now moves toward a 2026 feasibility phase.

BART’s posted packet shows a $264M Phase 2 target and roughly 1,170 full‑time positions flagged for reduction across operations and maintenance. The numbers are preliminary and will be vetted in board hearings.

New research and route forecasts show increases in clear‑air turbulence on West Coast–Hawaii flights, raising safety and comfort concerns for travelers.

Muni trains slowed between Forest Hill and Church after reports of intruders in the tunnel prompted a safety sweep. SFMTA posted an alert and warned riders to expect delays.