Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines

News from up and down the Golden State.

By Damien Newton

9:00 AM PST on March 5, 2025

Image: SCVTA via Wikipedia

SFMTA Board Approves ‘Biking and Rolling’ Plan (MissionLocal)
More on VTA Contract, Possible Strike (NBCBayArea)
Pasadena Explains Daylighting Law
More on the State’s Return to Work Order (SacBee)
LA Has Backlog of Complaints About Street Light Outages (LAist, Boyle Heights Beat)
All Access Playground Opens in Santa Ana (OC Register)
California Lawmaker Seeks to Expand Protections for Migrant Workers (LAT)
New Amtrak Plan (released under Biden) Prioritizes Long-Term Passengers (Transportation for America)

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