Monday’s Headlines
AI controlled speed limits debut.
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)
- 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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