Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

By Melanie Curry

8:27 AM PST on February 6, 2018

Researchers find that air pollution affects bodies more profoundly than previously thought (Valley Public Radio)
Bikes plus train is SMART (North Bay Business Journal)
Alameda cracks down on drivers for pedestrian safety (Patch)
It sure doesn’t look like 2018 is the “Year of the Woman” in California (Politico)
California cities sue oil firms for climate change contributions (CalMatters)
Electric cars:
- CA zooms ahead on clean cars despite federal threats (NRDC)
- CA on path to meet electric car goals, but charging stations lag behind (Orange County Register)
- What if car buyers aren’t ready for electric cars? (Green Car Reports)
Law would force most cities in CA to build more housing (Curbed)
Cupertino mayor claims housing situation is “not dire” (Mercury News)
June ballot propositions get their numbers (LA Times)
Gas tax:
- Orange County I-5 to get funding (Patch)
- Marin road projects get funding (Marin IJ)
- Supporters are ready to fight repeal effort (Daily News)
Everybody has the right to walk (TreeHugger) https://www.treehugger.com/walking/every-person-has-right-walk.html
Walkable cities reduce risks of hypertension, diabetes (The Guardian)

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

Melanie Curry

Today's Headlines

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