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More on OC Dem voting against clean air, traffic deaths down in SF, Lime in LA, may Day, and more...

By Damien Newton

8:38 AM PDT on May 2, 2025

Why OC Dem. Sided with R’s in Vote on California Clean Air (Register)
Traffic Deaths Down in First Quarter on SF (SF Gate)
Lime Rolling Out 2k New Bikes in LA (CityBiz)
May Day Rallies Across the State (Union-Trib, SF Gate, ABC7)
Berkeley Scales Back Free Uber Rides for Seniors (Berkeleyside)
Cluttered Roads Make Everyone Safer (State Smart Transportation Initiative)
Benches and Sidewalks Make Drivers Perk Up (Fast Company)
House R’s Want $20 Fee for Gas-Powered Cars and $250 Fee for E-Vehicles (Reuters)
Can You Get a Real ID Online? (No) (SacBee)

Get the rest of the headlines at SBUSA, SBLA, and SBSF.

Damien Newton

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