Houston’s Hidden Salt Cavern Squeeze Could Choke Off AI Power Boom
Gulf Coast salt caverns offer fast gas deliveries, but slow build times and tight economics could leave AI data centers short on reliable backup power.
PG&E Aims to Fully Restore Power in San Francisco by Monday After Major Outage Affects Over 130,000
PG&E is working to fully restore power in San Francisco by Monday 2 p.m. after an outage impacted around 130,000 customers. No injuries reported, and support is provided to the community.
New $43.7 Million Hearn Avenue Overpass Opens in South Santa Rosa to Ease Traffic Woes
The Hearn Avenue overpass in Santa Rosa is now open, easing traffic with improvements including two traffic lanes each way, better exits, and bicycle lanes.
Over 130,000 San Francisco Residents Plunge into Darkness After PG&E Substation Fire
A substation fire caused widespread power outages in San Francisco, affecting over 130,000 customers. PG&E is working on restoration, with 110,000 restored so far; businesses and events are disrupted.
San Francisco Blackout Strands Waymo Robotaxis, Holiday Streets Descend Into Gridlock
A PG&E substation fire knocked roughly a third of San Francisco offline and froze Waymo robotaxis in intersections, snarling holiday traffic across the city.
San Francisco's Sunset District Supervisor Backs Ballot Measure to Reopen Great Highway to Cars Amid Ongoing Debate
Supervisor Alan Wong supports a measure to reopen San Francisco's Great Highway to weekday traffic, potentially leading to a new vote on an issue with a complex history involving park supporters and others.
BART Extends New Year’s Eve Service until 1 A.M. to Accommodate San Francisco Revelers
BART provides extended New Year's Eve service until 1 a.m., with a final transfer at MacArthur Station at 1:51 a.m. Regular weekday service and special holiday schedules are announced.
S.F. Drivers Braced For Parking Hikes As Some Tickets Get Cheaper
SFMTA staff proposed small meter hikes, a credit‑card surcharge and fare tweaks as the agency confronts a $300M+ gap. Some non‑safety parking fines would actually be lowered.
Runaway Tow Load Catapults Onto BART Tracks, Choking Castro Valley Commute
A towed car flew off I‑580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday, landing on BART tracks and halting Blue Line service. Crews used a crane to clear the vehicle and trains ran on a single track with major delays.
Point Reyes’ Aging Green Gateway Finally Scores Cash For A Full Makeover
The California Transportation Commission allocated $28.48M to replace the century‑old "Green Bridge" at Point Reyes Station, pushing the Lagunitas Creek replacement toward construction in 2026.












