- VTA Can't Stop Strike (SFGate, SJSpotlight, EastBayTimes)
- Palo Alto Dithers on Grade Crossing Separations (SFChron)
- Comparing Santa Cruz Rail Options (SantaCruzLocal)
- Commentary: More on Ezra Klein's Commentary on Housing and HSR (SFChron)
- Gav Gives CEO's Direct Line to Governor (SacBee)
- Fresno Activists Push Back Against Dumping Plan (FresnoBee)
- DOGE Coming for Federal Environmental Offices in CA (LAT)
- CA Coastal Cities at Rising Risk for Tsumani (LAT)
- Amtrak, LA Metro, Update Their Apps (Metro Mag)
- Was There Enough Rain for a "June Bloom?" (Merc-News)
- Tesla Protests Are the New Trump Protests (SaMo Next, Merc-News)
- Rivian Opening New Dealerships (OC Register)
- The Eno Center for Transportation Analyzed the R/Schumer Continuing Resolution (New York Times).
- Dozens of USDOT Employees Working on Safety Were Fired (Politico)
- T4A: Here's What the Trump Memo Against Bike/Ped Means
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