Stockton Pol’s E85 Gas Play Aims To Cut Pain At The Pump
A California bill would let drivers install EPA‑approved E‑85 conversion kits, opening a cheaper fuel option; the measure just cleared a key Assembly committee. Supporters promise savings while regulators weigh emissions and enforcement trade‑offs.
SF Bay Ferry Riders On Choppy Waters As Fare Hike Heads To Hearing
SF Bay Ferry will hold a public hearing April 9 on proposed fare changes that would raise most fares modestly while the Alameda short hop would jump roughly $1.75.
Feds Cut Daly City a $34 Million Deal to Calm Vista Grande Flood Fears
The EPA approved a $34M WIFIA loan to fund Daly City’s Vista Grande stormwater upgrades, aiming to curb flooding, reroute runoff to Lake Merced and create local jobs.
Newsom’s Road Money Raid Fuels Fight Over ‘Green’ Jet Fuel
Newsom’s budget would let SAF producers offset diesel excise taxes, risking hundreds of millions in road funding and drawing sharp critiques over costs and local impacts.
Powell and Market Bike Ticket Blitz Has San Francisco Cyclists Seeing Red
A high‑visibility SFPD operation at Powell & Market produced multiple bike citations and renewed debate over whether Vision Zero enforcement is targeting riders or dangerous drivers.
Smoke-Filled Embarcadero BART Scare Blamed On Blown Insulator
A blown insulator filled Embarcadero Station with smoke Sunday night, sending riders off trains and causing short delays. BART says no injuries and has restarted inspections and cleaning.
Trump's DHS Chief Wants to Kill International Travel at Sanctuary Cities — SFO, LAX and JFK Are on the List
The Trump administration just threatened to shut down international travel at SFO, LAX, JFK, and a dozen other major airports — right before the FIFA World Cup. It's almost certainly a pressure tactic ... Almost certainly.
VW Jetta, Taos Dashboards Go Dark, Prompting 75K-Car Recall
A software bug can blank the dashboards on 75,323 2025 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos models; dealers will update software or replace panels free of charge. VINs are searchable now.
Bolinas Taps Run Dry After Sudden Water Main Leak
Bolinas’ utility shut off running water Saturday after crews found a “substantial” leak. Officials urged residents to store water while repairs proceed.
Study Says Older SFO Flyers Could Turn Plane Evacuations Into A Race Against The Clock
A modeling study finds elderly passenger clustering can push A320 evacuation times past the FAA's 90‑second standard and suggests seating and briefing changes.












