Two January weekends of coastal rail closures let crews push ahead on Del Mar bluff repairs, a Batiquitos Lagoon bridge replacement and San Clemente protections.

Oceanside moved to give police temporary seizure authority for reckless e‑bikes, ban double‑riding on bikes not built for passengers, and tie returns to safety training.

San Diego’s MTS board voted 12-1 to oppose Waymo-style robotaxi expansion without local oversight and directed staff to press regulators and lawmakers.

A water main break on Morena Boulevard created a large sinkhole near Napa Street, closing lanes and prompting a 24–48 hour Sig Alert for the area.

Flagship Cruises will replace Coronado’s diesel ferries with two electric vessels by fall 2026, backed by a CARB grant and company funding.

A new Assembly bill would tighten California’s e‑bike definition to 750 watts and push high‑power machines into motorcycle rules as injuries climb. Lawmakers say the change targets aftermarket mods and safety gaps.

The 30th Street pedestrian bridge in San Diego has been revitalized with a new art installation, celebrating local Latino culture and improving infrastructure.

Teamsters Local 542 members struck in El Centro after contract talks with Transdev collapsed, disrupting IVT routes. ICTC announced free fares across IVT while negotiations continue.

The U.S. House approved $26 million to restart the long-stalled San Luis Rey River flood project in Oceanside, funding dredging, levee fixes, studies and beach sand replenishment. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Anaergia won a design‑build contract to build a biopower plant that will convert treatment‑plant organics into electricity for the East County AWP, aimed at cutting costs and supplying a chunk of the plant's power.

A proposed Texas‑to‑California pipeline has attracted investor interest and could boost regional fuel supplies, but permits and shipper deals mean any relief for San Diego drivers is uncertain.

Flash flooding on Thursday closed Fashion Valley Transit Center and snarled MTS trolley and bus service; detours to Mission Valley are in effect and riders should expect delays.

GSA will close most southbound I‑5 lanes at the San Ysidro port in early January for safety upgrades. Travelers should expect detours and long delays.