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.

Video shows dozens of bicyclists weaving through traffic on the northbound 101 near Rampart and Alvarado in Echo Park, prompting safety questions and local follow-up.

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

Caltrans says roughly 30 miles of Angeles Crest Highway are closed after Christmas storms. Repairs are underway, but crews gave no firm reopening date.

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.