San Francisco Outshines Bay Area Neighbors with "Good" Road Quality Ranking for 2025
San Francisco's Pavement Condition Index scores 75/100 for 2025, surpassing the regional average and indicating "good" road quality, attributed to strategic investment and maintenance.
San Francisco Ushers in 2026 with Free Rides and Enhanced Public Transit on New Year's Eve
San Francisco's SFMTA offers free Muni service on New Year's Eve until 5 a.m., with extended public transit options for celebrators, while BART and Caltrain also provide additional services.
Lunatrain Revives Opulent Rail Travel with Private Charters from Bay Area to Southern California and Beyond
Startup Lunatrain is launching private charter train services on Amtrak routes, with luxury experiences from the Bay Area to Southern California and Denver. Prices range from $10,000 to $18,500.
Aging Marin Lifeline Finally Gets Fix as Board OKs San Geronimo Pipeline Overhaul
Marin Water won board approval to replace two leaky pipeline crossings over San Geronimo Creek. Construction is planned for late summer with wildlife safeguards.
San Francisco International Airport Hit by Weather Delays on Christmas Day, Hundreds of Travelers Affected
Strong winds and winter weather on Christmas Day caused flight delays at San Francisco International Airport, with arrivals initially capped at 25 per hour and later 28. Nearly 200 flights were delayed, affecting travelers' festive plans.
Waymos Froze During the SF Blackout—Now the Company's Racing to Fix It
When one-third of San Francisco went dark last Saturday, hundreds of Waymo robotaxis didn't just lose their way—they became obstacles themselves, freezing at intersections and turning a power crisis into a traffic nightmare. The company's explanation reveals just how unprepared autonomous vehicles are for the kind of infrastructure failures San Francisco residents know all too well.
Houston’s Hidden Salt Cavern Squeeze Could Choke Off AI Power Boom
Gulf Coast salt caverns offer fast gas deliveries, but slow build times and tight economics could leave AI data centers short on reliable backup power.
PG&E Aims to Fully Restore Power in San Francisco by Monday After Major Outage Affects Over 130,000
PG&E is working to fully restore power in San Francisco by Monday 2 p.m. after an outage impacted around 130,000 customers. No injuries reported, and support is provided to the community.
Over 130,000 San Francisco Residents Plunge into Darkness After PG&E Substation Fire
A substation fire caused widespread power outages in San Francisco, affecting over 130,000 customers. PG&E is working on restoration, with 110,000 restored so far; businesses and events are disrupted.
San Francisco Blackout Strands Waymo Robotaxis, Holiday Streets Descend Into Gridlock
A PG&E substation fire knocked roughly a third of San Francisco offline and froze Waymo robotaxis in intersections, snarling holiday traffic across the city.
San Francisco's Sunset District Supervisor Backs Ballot Measure to Reopen Great Highway to Cars Amid Ongoing Debate
Supervisor Alan Wong supports a measure to reopen San Francisco's Great Highway to weekday traffic, potentially leading to a new vote on an issue with a complex history involving park supporters and others.












