Friday’s Headlines
Fresno County sales tax initiative falls apart; Sacramento lowers some speed limits; Sonoma gives commuters gift cars for shifting to sustainable modes; More
8:23 AM PDT on August 16, 2024
- A cautionary tale: Push for a sales tax initiative in Fresno County falls apart (Fresnoland)
- City of Sacramento takes advantage of new laws to lower speed limits on some streets (Sacramento Bee)
- CA administration proposes delaying monitoring of oil leaks near homes (CalMatters)
- Sonoma County is giving gift cards to commuters who shift to sustainable modes (Mass Transit)
- San Diego transit hub spruced up with artwork (Mass Transit)
- San Jose converted a hotel into student housing (SF Chronicle)
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