Alcatraz Tour Ferry Smashes Into S.F. Pier, Shattering Windows
An Alcatraz City Cruises ferry struck Pier 31 while docking, shattering windows and jolting riders; the operator says there are no reported injuries and an investigation is underway.
Indiana Slams the Brakes on Non-Domiciled Truckers Tied to New York and California
Indiana canceled nearly 1,800 non‑domiciled CDLs after a new law and federal rules tightened who can hold a commercial license. National outlets later reported nearly 300 stops; state records do not yet confirm that count.
D.C. Highway Power Play Hits EV Drivers With New $130 Fee
A House highway reauthorization would add a $130 federal registration fee for EVs and $35 for plug‑in hybrids, a change that could stack on top of state EV charges. Passage is not guaranteed.
Once-Hated Tech Buses Hit The Brakes As San Francisco Commutes Shrink
SFMTA data and reporting show commuter‑shuttle pickups are down roughly 40% from 2019, with stops now concentrated at a few familiar intersections. The private shuttle network is smaller and more sporadic as hybrid work reshapes commutes.
Honda Recalls Nearly 60,000 Prologues and ZDXs
Honda is recalling nearly 60,000 Prologue and Acura ZDX SUVs after regulators found rearview cameras can go blank or show distorted images. Dealers will replace the cameras free.
California Drops $540M To Fix Bay Bridge And Supercharge Clean Commutes
The California Transportation Commission approved roughly $540M to fund zero‑emission transit, Bay Bridge work and dozens of local walking‑and‑biking projects statewide.
West Oakland BART Drivers Walloped as Parking Rates Spike Across Bay Area
BART adjusted parking fees at seven Bay Area stations — a steep jump at West Oakland stands out — as the agency leans on demand‑based pricing amid a budget crunch.
Bay Area Air Taxi Darling Hits FAA Milestone While Bleeding $217.7M
Archer says it closed FAA Phase 3 for its Midnight eVTOL while reporting a $217.7M Q1 loss. The company is pressing toward Phase 4 and prepping LA operations for LA28.
Caltrans Floats 140-Mph ‘Bullet Buses’ To Zip Between San Francisco And L.A.
Caltrans is weighing 100–140 mph buses on dedicated freeway lanes that could cut SF–LA trips toward three hours, but safety and big station costs remain major hurdles.
Bay To Breakers Takeover: San Francisco Streets Shut For Sunday Stampede
Bay to Breakers returns Sunday, May 17, and will close major streets from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach. Expect early BART and Caltrain runs plus wide Muni reroutes that morning.
Jet Jitters: West Sonoma Neighbors Rebel Over Roaring Flight Path Shake-Up
Nearly 30,000 noise complaints swamped county records after new published departure paths funneled jets over West Sonoma County. County officials are asking the FAA for temporary changes while a study proceeds.












