San Diego pump prices slipped to $5.42, marking the 44th decline in 45 days as national averages ease on lower crude. Relief is steady but local costs remain high.

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.

Lightning struck Geary’s wells and destroyed a control panel, leaving many homes with low pressure. City crews have contacted contractors and are asking residents to conserve water.

A 52-year-old man was killed after his ATV struck a moving train near Helenwood in Scott County; troopers say he failed to stop at a railroad crossing.

After a year closed for repairs, neighbors say the northbound Exit 12N ramp at 125th has become usable park space — and they want it to stay that way. DOT has started repairs but has not given a reopening date.

TxDOT will permanently close the eastbound Loop 1604 entrance ramp after I-10 on July 6; a new Vance Jackson entrance opens and drivers should expect detours and delays.

FERC granted Sturgis an extension to delay a three‑foot drawdown at the Sturgis Dam until Sept. 15; state officials warned the postponement could raise erosion and sediment risks.

CPS Energy is closing an $80M deal to raise its stake in the South Texas Project and is studying microreactors as local demand surges.

A sinkhole opened on Cumberland Road beside UPMC Passavant in McCandless, closing the road and triggering detours while crews assess the damage.

A fueling-system failure at Logan prompted an FAA ground stop Sunday night, causing delays and cancellations across the airport.

An unoccupied Waymo robotaxi ignited after driving over a small firework near the 1200 block of Connecticut Street; no injuries were reported and crews removed the vehicle.

Low-hanging clouds forced the FAA to meter arrivals at Sea‑Tac on July 5, delaying more than 60 flights and canceling at least two by mid‑morning.

A new heat‑map analysis of Chicago crash records found pedestrian‑involved crashes rose about 35% between 2021 and 2025, concentrating in downtown corridors and involving many hit‑and‑runs.