Brightline West now expects to finish the L.A.–Las Vegas rail in late 2029 after costs climbed and new financing was sought.

Metro approved a tunneled Sepulveda heavy‑rail line that could cut Valley‑to‑Westside trips to under 20 minutes and ease the 405's chokehold.

January saw a pullback at the Port of Los Angeles as retailers digest goods frontloaded ahead of tariffs, leaving terminals and truckers to recalibrate. Officials say inventories are still elevated as the complex normalizes.

Inglewood’s council authorized property acquisitions for a Market Street mobility hub near SoFi Stadium that includes bus bays, EV chargers and a pedestrian overcrossing. Phase 1 is slated for 2026–2028.

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.