A proposed California ballot initiative would reclassify rideshare apps as common carriers and require annual fingerprint checks plus monthly public reporting of sexual misconduct. Backers call it a safety fix; critics warn it could shrink the driver pool.

California’s final 2025 tally shows more than 2.5 million EVs sold since 2012 while the state moves to replace lost federal incentives. Litigation and a proposed $200M rebate will shape the next chapter.

Sonar scans and interim repairs have cleared hazards after a December 2024 collapse. City crews expect the wharf's end to be stabilized once winter work wraps up.

A November theft at BART’s Hayward maintenance yard cut hundreds of feet of fiber, caused a daylong shutdown and left the agency facing a bill topping $1 million. Investigators have reclassified the case as grand theft but no arrests have been made.

A new Assembly bill would tighten California’s e‑bike definition to 750 watts and push high‑power machines into motorcycle rules as injuries climb. Lawmakers say the change targets aftermarket mods and safety gaps.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and HDR Engineering aim to build wildlife crossings in Coyote Valley to enhance safety for both animals and human traffic.

San Jose's BART Silicon Valley extension is on schedule and budget, with significant progress on construction for a 2028 start, and encompasses urban renewal efforts, including the demolition of a blighted building.

BART earmarks $12M for San Mateo County station improvements, including LED lighting, roof repairs, and station cleanups, to enhance rider experience and station functionality.

A new 12-foot pedestrian-and-bike bridge now spans U.S. 101 at University Avenue, reconnecting East Palo Alto's west and east sides with safer ramps, lights and landscaping.

A false fire alarm at San Jose Mineta International Airport's Terminal B caused an evacuation and delays for 15 flights, with one cancellation. Operations resumed by 9:30 p.m.

Waymo has begun routing its robotaxis onto select freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, promising faster trips and new curbside pickups in San José.

SamTrans says one-time reserves are masking a structural shortfall that could force fare or service changes after FY2027.

A person was struck and killed by a Caltrain at the Alma Street crossing in Palo Alto; Caltrain withheld details and the county coroner is expected to identify the victim this week.