Today’s Headlines
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
8:18 AM PDT on March 17, 2020
- Bay Area issues mandatory Shelter in Place order for three weeks (Mercury News)
- Los Angeles issues emergency restrictions; more to come (LA Times)
- San Diego closes bars, restaurants, limits gathering (San Diego Union Tribune)
- Governor Newsom recommends all sit-down restaurants, gyms, bars, theaters close (CalMatters)
- State legislature suspends session (Sacramento Bee)
- Newsom issues Executive Order allow local governments to freeze on evictions, foreclosures, utility shutoffs (Governor’s Office)
- This will be hard, especially for low-wage workers and unemployed (CalMatters)
- Safeway is hiring to keep up with demand (SF Chronicle)
- Spain cracks down on all outdoor activity, including biking (Cycling Weekly)
- Uber, League of American Bicyclists partner on bike safety at virtual Bike Summit 2020 (Bicycle Retailer)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
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Tuesday’s Headlines
Coastal Commission approvals, E-Bikes/Motos, the election, and more...
Streetsblog will be off tomorrow, Veteran’s Day, November 11.
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Multiple city departments and state agencies collaborated to reclaim city land that "looked like a junkyard" turning it into a lush green park along the L.A. River in the West San Fernando Valley
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San Francisco’s Transit Advocate Army Celebrates Massive Victory
Transit operations in San Francisco and the five Bay Area Counties are funded for the next 14 years. What's next for advocates?
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The Growing Vehicle Problem That California Needs to Address
As pedestrian and cyclist deaths rise, the growing size and weight of American vehicles are making streets more dangerous. Here's some solutions: tax oversized vehicles, improve safety ratings and make smaller electric vehicles a more practical option for everyday trips.
November 9, 2026
