- Ride the new Centennial freeway in Bakersfield before it opens (Bakersfield Now)
- Ribbon cutting today (SJC Sun)
- This man is walking across the US to bring attention to how hard it is to walk (Post and Courier)
- New state legislative leaders announced (CalMatters, Capitol Weekly)
- FTA steps in to help electric bus manufacturers and transit agencies (Smart Cities Dive)
- Feds: Nah, we never said we'd pay to house homeless people during COVID (CalMatters)
Today's Headlines
Friday’s Headlines
New cross-town freeway opening in Bakersfield; New state legislative leaders announced; More
Oh, the beautiful new freeway (that destroyed homes 20 years ago) in Bakersfield.
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog California
The Week in Short Video
AI on buses, CAHSR and VMT Tax conspiracies, and one way to carry a bike up stairs.
February 13, 2026
Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others)
And what we can do about it.
Commentary: Let’s Do Even Better, Bay Area, for the World Cup
VTA boasted about record ridership for the Super Bowl. But that was despite some missed opportunities.
CA High-Speed Rail Approves Large Cost Overrun, Legislation Moves to Empower Inspector General, Unhinged Critics Criticize
The California Post tabloid newspaper arrives, and so does sensationalized criticism of California High-Speed Rail.
February 12, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
New bike lanes, new Coaster service, and more Vision Zero follies.
February 12, 2026
