Cabless Robot Rig Ignites Brawl Over Driverless Big Rigs On California Roads
A San Francisco start‑up’s cabless Humble Hauler is testing the limits of California’s new AV rules, drawing union threats and a regulatory test of driverless freight.
Warm Springs Brush Fire Torches BART Commute
BART warned of major delays on the Berryessa line after a brush fire near Warm Springs/South Fremont station. Riders bound for Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City should expect disruptions.
License Lapse Yanks Mountain View Shuttles Off the Street
Mountain View paused MVgo and the Community Shuttle after the operator’s state permit lapsed. The city is offering Uber vouchers while inspections and approvals move forward.
Muni Axes Neighborhood Stops, Stranded Seniors Lean On Taxi Cards
Muni stop adjustments will make several lines skip neighborhood stops, and seniors and riders with disabilities may lean on the Essential Trip Card for subsidized taxi trips.
VTA Whisks World Cup Crowds Off Santa Clara Platforms In Under 90 Minutes
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.
California Tire Crackdown Aims To Slash Drivers’ Gas Bills
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.
Waymo Robotaxis Turn San Francisco Bike Lanes Into Drop-Off Zones
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.
Burlingame’s Broadway Rail Nightmare Finally Has a Way Out
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.
Cracks Force Sudden Shutdown Of Pacifica’s Beloved Fishing Pier
Pacifica closed its municipal pier Thursday after inspectors found cracking and concrete separation near the abutment. Structural engineers are assessing damage before any reopening.
Sacramento Forester Owners on Edge as Subaru Recalls 69,000 SUVs Over Loose Moonroofs
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.
Long-Delayed Castro Muni Station Elevator Completion Date & Ribbon-Cutting Pushed Back Until July
It's been nearly three years since work began on the new Castro Muni Station glass elevator, and the project is finally nearing completion.












