Warm Springs Brush Fire Torches BART Commute
BART warned of major delays on the Berryessa line after a brush fire near Warm Springs/South Fremont station. Riders bound for Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City should expect disruptions.
License Lapse Yanks Mountain View Shuttles Off the Street
Mountain View paused MVgo and the Community Shuttle after the operator’s state permit lapsed. The city is offering Uber vouchers while inspections and approvals move forward.
Muni Axes Neighborhood Stops, Stranded Seniors Lean On Taxi Cards
Muni stop adjustments will make several lines skip neighborhood stops, and seniors and riders with disabilities may lean on the Essential Trip Card for subsidized taxi trips.
Oakland Airport Dike Gets Heavy-Duty Upgrade To Hold Back The Bay
Phase 2 of Oakland’s 4.5‑mile perimeter dike is nearing finish, with cement deep soil mixing used to shore up a key stretch of the Bay‑side levee. The upgrades aim to protect runways, cargo flows and emergency response from seismic and tidal threats.
VTA Whisks World Cup Crowds Off Santa Clara Platforms In Under 90 Minutes
VTA and regional partners cleared stadium light‑rail platforms in under 90 minutes after the World Cup opener while agencies reported more than 37,000 riders.
California Tire Crackdown Aims To Slash Drivers’ Gas Bills
The California Energy Commission has proposed staged rules to make replacement tires more fuel‑efficient. Regulators say the move would save drivers money and cut emissions by 2035.
Lake Merritt Memorial Bike Lane Hits Giant Pothole In 2027 Delay
Oakland says repairs to a damaged pavement base and utility conflicts have pushed the Lakeshore protected bikeway into spring 2027, frustrating advocates and the Correia family.
Waymo Robotaxis Turn San Francisco Bike Lanes Into Drop-Off Zones
Photos and videos show Waymo robotaxis stopping in San Francisco bike lanes, prompting safety concerns from cyclists and a pending lawsuit. New July 1 rules will let police cite autonomous‑vehicle operators.
Burlingame’s Broadway Rail Nightmare Finally Has a Way Out
The county transportation authority programmed $21.6M to finish design of the Broadway grade separation in Burlingame, strengthening the project’s bid for federal money. Officials say a stripped‑down Phase One could cut the basic construction bill to the low hundreds of millions.
Napa Wipes Out $5 Million IOU to Keep Berryessa Highlands Water Flowing
Napa County erased $5 million in loans to the Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District to help the Berryessa Highlands qualify for state and federal grants for water and sewer repairs. The move follows a local parcel tax approved in January.












