Monday’s Headlines
Fresnoland Recaps Arguments in Hwy. 99 Case, ICE Protests and Abductions, Rail in LA and the Bay and more...
10:05 AM PST on January 12, 2026
- Recap of Arguments In Caltrans Highway 99 Case in Fresno (Fresnoland)
- Metro Staff Recommend Heavy Rail Sepulveda Alternative, Over Monorail (SoCal Transiteer, Daily Bruin, Urbanize)
- ICE Protests Continue Through Weekend (SacBee, Fresno Bee, KCRA, Fox 11)
- ICE Abductions In Downey (Downey Patriot, KABC)
- Truck Used as Weapon at Protest in Westwood Against Iranian Gov. (LAT)
- L.A. City Has Repaired 2,400 Potholes Lately (Daily News, Mayor Bass press release)
- SMART Tax Renewal Progresses (MarinIJ)
- More on End of CAHSR Lawsuit (Railway News)
- Larchmont Bike Corral Enters “Second Decade” of Service (Larchmont Buzz)
- AG Bonta Passes on Governor’s Race (SacBee)
- Enforcing Green Policies Makes Them Less Popular (Grist)
- Scientists Race to Save Data from Trump (E&E News)
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog California
SGV Connect 148: World Cup, 6-7 Edition
In this special World Cup edition of SGV Connect, Damien Newton talks with Foothill Transit Communications Director Felicia Friesema about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 12, 2026
San Francisco Bicycle Advisory Committee to Hold Final Meeting
It will cease to exist after this month
June 12, 2026
“Smart Freeways” Use the Same Dumb Approach
A new pilot project is now underway along an eight-mile stretch of northbound Interstate 15 (I-15) between Temecula and Murrieta in Riverside County. Described by backers as a “smart freeway,” the $33 million project aims to ease congestion through real-time traffic management, using sensors, ramp meters, and coordinated system controls along the corridor.
June 11, 2026
