Today’s Headlines
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
8:30 AM PDT on March 27, 2020
- The fox is in the henhouse
- EPA suspends enforcement of environmental laws, using coronavirus as an excuse. (The Hill, New York Times)
- Big real estate, special interests get bonuses in stimulus package’s fine print (NY Times, LA Times)
- Kern residents sue San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for exempting local oil refineries from measuring emissions (Bakersfield.com)
- Uber sues to keep the data it collects out of the hands of its regulators (LA Times)
- CPUC approves weak target for reducing power-plant emissions (LA Times)
- CA virus cases are ramping up (LA Times)
- As ridership plummets, BART considers more service cuts (SF Chronicle)
- Health officials say enforcement of lockdowns is necessary (Capitol Weekly)
- List of jobs that are considered “essential” (My Motherlode)
- Construction industry stays open (CapRadio)
- L.A. County issues new quarantine order (LA Times)
- Falling demand means the world will soon run out of space to store oil being produced (Transport Topics)
- How do you shelter at home when you have no home? (New Yorker)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog California
SGV Connect 148: World Cup, 6-7 Edition
In this special World Cup edition of SGV Connect, Damien Newton talks with Foothill Transit Communications Director Felicia Friesema about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 12, 2026
San Francisco Bicycle Advisory Committee to Hold Final Meeting
It will cease to exist after this month
June 12, 2026
“Smart Freeways” Use the Same Dumb Approach
A new pilot project is now underway along an eight-mile stretch of northbound Interstate 15 (I-15) between Temecula and Murrieta in Riverside County. Described by backers as a “smart freeway,” the $33 million project aims to ease congestion through real-time traffic management, using sensors, ramp meters, and coordinated system controls along the corridor.
June 11, 2026
