Lithium Battery Railcar Triggers Hazmat Scare In Cajon Pass
HazMat crews are working a railcar incident in the Cajon Pass after San Bernardino County Fire reported a car loaded with lithium batteries. Nearby roads are closed and air monitoring is underway.
E Line Inches East As Metro Drops Big Montebello Rail Blueprint
Metro published a federal EA for a 4.7‑mile E Line extension to Greenwood in Montebello, mapping alignment, ridership forecasts and a funding shortfall; public comment runs through June 26.
L.A. Drivers On Edge As Nearly 99,000 Honda And Acura Cars Hit Airbag Recall
American Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 Honda and Acura vehicles over a seat‑sensor defect that can trigger airbags unexpectedly. Owner letters arrive in July and repairs will be free.
LA Metro Approves $9.7B FY27 Budget Emphasizing Safety
LA Metro’s board adopted a $9.7B FY27 budget on May 28 that shifts money into operations, cleaning and safety while trimming some capital spending. The plan sets staffing levels and modest pay adjustments.
LA Metro’s New Ride App Ditches Tap Cards As World Cup Rush Nears
LA Metro’s new official app brings trip planning, live arrivals and contactless fare payments to phones and watches, timed to ease travel during the World Cup. Riders can pay with cards, wallets or smartwatches as an alternative to TAP.
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.
Metrolink Adds Extra Trains For World Cup Matches In Los Angeles
Metrolink will run extra trains and late‑night service on several World Cup match days and at Union Station’s fan zone, with free Metro transfers and shuttles to SoFi Stadium.












