California Grid Boss Plots $7 Billion Power Line Overhaul As Bills Soar
CAISO’s draft transmission plan calls for roughly $7 billion and 38 projects to carry offshore wind, imports and big new loads — with a major 500‑kV line among the costliest items.
Deadly Crosswalks: Texas Streets Rank Among America’s Worst for Pedestrians
A new analysis finds Texas averages roughly 827 pedestrian deaths a year, with big metros like Houston and Dallas driving much of the risk. Officials and advocates point to high‑speed roads and rapid growth as core problems.
East Las Vegas Shopkeeper Demands Safer Crosswalks Before New Neighbors Move In
A Las Vegas store owner has launched a petition demanding flashing crosswalks and quick safety fixes after a child's death, as a 121‑unit affordable complex nears move‑ins. Neighbors say faded markings and speeding drivers make the corridor unsafe.
Humboldt Bay Braces for Turbine Takeover
California plans to stage and assemble floating offshore wind at Humboldt Bay — hundreds of turbines, hundreds of miles of cables and a multibillion-dollar price tag. The proposal is stirring local debate over jobs, funding and environmental risks.
D.C. and Maryland Plot High-Tech Crackdown on Super Speed Demons
After a D.C. crosswalk death and other high‑speed crashes, Maryland lawmakers and D.C. officials are turning to intelligent speed‑assist devices for repeat speeders.












