Peninsula Uproar As Caltrain Shells Out $1.4 Million For Deputy Deal
Caltrain approved a consulting deal tied to a deputy post worth up to $1.4M, prompting questions about hiring and oversight as the agency faces major budget shortfalls.
Thousands Of California Drivers Told To Retake DMV Test Or Lose License
About 11,000 Californians were told to retake the DMV written knowledge test after their original results were flagged for "irregularities." Letters require a retest within 30 days or risk license cancellation.
Oakland Late-Night Track Squeeze Turns MacArthur BART Transfers Into Waiting Game
Overnight single‑tracking between Downtown Berkeley and MacArthur will slow Orange Line trains and lengthen transfers. Expect 30‑minute headways and 20–30 minute delays.
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.
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.
Bay Area Robotaxi Reign Hits Traffic As China Speeds Ahead
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.
Sleepy Hollister Airfield Becomes Ground Zero for California’s Flying Taxi Future
Hollister’s small airport and nearby industrial lots have attracted Joby, Wisk and flying‑car startups, turning lettuce fields into a new advanced‑airmobility test cluster. Public grants and private buys have accelerated the shift.
California Drops $540M To Fix Bay Bridge And Supercharge Clean Commutes
The California Transportation Commission approved roughly $540M to fund zero‑emission transit, Bay Bridge work and dozens of local walking‑and‑biking projects statewide.












