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Friday’s Headlines

Trump's coming for Cap-and-Trade, will judiciary stop him? More news from up and down the state.

Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus is among the recipients of recently announced awards from the LCTOP: The agency will receive $433,364 to improve service on lines 15, 16, and 17. Image: Wikimedia

  • Trump Singles Out CA Cap and Trade Law in New EO (LB Post)
  • First Lawsuit Launched Against LA for Failing to Follow "Healthy Streets" Law (SBLA, Biking In LA)
  • More on Waymos on Market Street (SFGateKQEDSFStandardDailyJournal)
  • More on San Mateo City Council Opposing 101 Widening (EastBayTimes)
  • Caltrans Seeking Comment on Bus Lane Plan for LAX Connection (Next)
  • Coastal Commission Approves Bike Trail in SLO along PCH (MSN)
  • Palo Alto Updating Bike Plan (Palo Alto Online)
  • What Goes Into Freeway Death Investigations? (OC Register)
  • Will Judiciary Stop Trump's Attacks on Climate Change? (E&E News)
  • Surprise! Bezos Started a Secret EV Company in 2022! (Tech Crunch)

For more headlines: SBLA, SBSF, SBUSA

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