VTA and regional partners cleared stadium light‑rail platforms in under 90 minutes after the World Cup opener while agencies reported more than 37,000 riders.

The California Energy Commission has proposed staged rules to make replacement tires more fuel‑efficient. Regulators say the move would save drivers money and cut emissions by 2035.

Photos and videos show Waymo robotaxis stopping in San Francisco bike lanes, prompting safety concerns from cyclists and a pending lawsuit. New July 1 rules will let police cite autonomous‑vehicle operators.

San Mateo County launched temporary World Cup text alerts and recommends registering with SMC Alert for transit and safety updates.

Mayor Lurie accepted a $14.5M grant to remake the Powell Street cable‑car turnaround with wider sidewalks, new lighting and a starburst chandelier.

The county transportation authority programmed $21.6M to finish design of the Broadway grade separation in Burlingame, strengthening the project’s bid for federal money. Officials say a stripped‑down Phase One could cut the basic construction bill to the low hundreds of millions.

Pacifica closed its municipal pier Thursday after inspectors found cracking and concrete separation near the abutment. Structural engineers are assessing damage before any reopening.

Subaru recalled 69,663 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs after regulators warned some moonroof glass panels may detach. Dealers will inspect and replace affected panels at no cost.

It's been nearly three years since work began on the new Castro Muni Station glass elevator, and the project is finally nearing completion.

Jacobs will remain program manager for the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Resilience Program under a new five‑year, $40M advisory contract as planning moves toward implementation.

El Al will restart three weekly nonstop flights between SFO and Tel Aviv on Oct. 25, 2026; tickets are on sale and fares appear to start around $1,199–$1,299.

Chinese robotaxi fleets and international partnerships are eroding Silicon Valley’s lead in self‑driving tech. Scaling and regulation — not just algorithms — are now the battleground.

Waymo is opening its Zeekr‑built Ojai robotaxi to select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix as it pushes to scale driverless trips.