Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines

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By Melanie Curry

8:25 AM PDT on June 7, 2018

Josh Newman lost his job over gas tax; critics say repeal is next (LA Times)
The gas tax was once a smart Republican idea. Now they cynically use it to bludgeon Democrats (LA Times)
The next election will be about rent control, data privacy, and gas taxes (Sacramento Bee)
Bay Area voters say yes to bridge toll hikes for transit upgrades (Press Democrat)
- Work could start as early as next year (SF Chronicle)
California is still building highways and encouraging driving:
- $20 million for East West Connector (Elk Grove Citizen)
- Bakersfield gets last funding needed for Centennial Corridor from feds (Bakersfield.com)
What data says about policing, race, and traffic stops (CityLab)
Yet another reporter tries a scooter, finds out how fun and useful they are (NY Times)
After fourteen years of hard work, neighborhood group celebrates installation of a pedestrian safety signal (La Jolla Light) (See “fighting over crumbs“)

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