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Monday’s Headlines

AI controlled speed limits debut.

By Damien Newton

7:53 AM PDT on May 11, 2026

Caltrans Launches AI Powered Speed Limit Program Between Salinas/Monterey (SFGate)
Advocates Call for LA/Candidates to Talk Traffic Safety… (CBS2)
…But LA Hasn’t Repaved Single Street to Avoid Safety Measures in Over a Year (LAist)
Santa Barbara Closes 8-Mile Bike Trail Gap (News-Press)
High-Speed Rail Authority Gets Three New Board Members (Release, SFChron)
State Not Meeting Homelessness Goals (SacBee)
Oil/Gas Prices Still Rising (OC Reg)
Amazon Stops Sale of E-Motos Following Fatal Crash (LAT)
- But Issue Continues E-Bike/E-Moto Confusion (KTLA, ABC7, KCRA)
Wiener Leading in Race to Succeed Pelosi (SFChron)
Uber Tries “New Strategy” Of Answering People’s Concerns (Axios)
What Cities and Governments Can Actually Do About Gas Prices (Guardian)
Content Creators Flock to “Charlie Kirk Way” in Westminster (SFGate)

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Damien Newton

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