A state transit task force mapped why agencies are strapped — but offered few funding fixes. San Diego’s MTS already projects a major budget gap that could force cuts.

Parents in Belmont Shore want tougher e-bike rules after middle-school riders chased a 9-year-old and fired gel pellets. City staff and schools are weighing ordinance changes and more safety outreach.

A Waymo autonomous car hit a child near a school in Santa Monica, causing minor injuries; NHTSA investigates the incident and Waymo's safety measures.

CMA CGM and Stonepeak announced United Ports LLC — a joint venture folding 10 terminals into a roughly $10B portfolio. Stonepeak will pay $2.4B for a 25% stake.

Surveillance and cellphone video show a Waymo van crash into parked cars in Echo Park; Waymo says an employee was behind the wheel and there were no riders. Residents reported damaged cars and near misses.

The Port of Los Angeles partners with Pacific Cruise Terminals for the development of two new cruise centers, anticipated to boost local economy and enhance community spaces.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announces a proposed $100 million for Exposition Park upgrades, preparing for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, anticipated to create 300 jobs.

A proposed California ballot initiative would reclassify rideshare apps as common carriers and require annual fingerprint checks plus monthly public reporting of sexual misconduct. Backers call it a safety fix; critics warn it could shrink the driver pool.

New California traffic laws improve safety, expanding the "Slow Down, Move Over" law, imposing fines for license plate obfuscation, extending DUI probation, allowing lower school zone speeds, and requiring e-bike reflectors/lights.

California’s final 2025 tally shows more than 2.5 million EVs sold since 2012 while the state moves to replace lost federal incentives. Litigation and a proposed $200M rebate will shape the next chapter.

Malibu’s council renewed a PCH emergency, rejected bids for a badly damaged Encinal Canyon storm drain and allowed a fire emergency to lapse after rainfall and fuel‑moisture rose. City staff will redesign the drainage project while state partners push safety upgrades on PCH.

LAX is removing its iconic illuminated pylons for roadway improvements, and an airport modernization project in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. Artist Paul Tzanetopoulos will help reimagine their design.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard is closed for a 55-hour period for pipe installation to mitigate storm impacts. Detours are in place for travelers during the roadwork aimed at preventing future damage.