Monday’s Headlines
The Alex Pretti rides were just one act of protest in California. And of course there's lots of other news out there too.
8:40 AM PST on February 2, 2026
- Pretti Rides in CA: SF, Oakland, LA
- Pretti Rides Across the USA: Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Colorado, Iowa, NYC, More
- Walkout, Other Protests, Continue
- Loan Extended for Transit in Bay (SFChron, KALW, Hoodline)
- CA Leg. Rapidly Moving “No Kings Act” (SF Gate)
- Fresno Modernizes Parking Meters (Fresno Bee)
- Too Many People Driving to Great Park (East Bay Times)
- Massive 59 Vehicle Crash on Hwy. 99 in Tulare (Fresno Bee)
- Wednesday Is Transit Equity Day (Pasadena Now)
- San Rafael Gets Safe Routes for School Grant (MarinIJ)
- Encinitas Explores E-Bike Regs (Union-Trib)
- Cargo Bikes More Efficient Than Vans(Momentum)
- It’s Getting Hot in Here (SF Chron)
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