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Wednesday’s Headlines

Normally mid-August is a slow time for headlines. Not this year.

By Damien Newton

10:24 AM PDT on August 12, 2026

More on Trump Versus the Environment and California (SFChron)
Fresno County Supes Display Staggering Incompetence in Tax Measure Vote (Fresno Bee)
More on Cost of Destroying Sunset Dunes (SFChron, MissionLocal, SFStandard)
California Considers Loosening Standards for Megawatt Charging Stations (ACT)
$5 Billion Oil Pipeline Advances (Union-Trib)
Trump’s Animosity to Rail Not Stopping Growth (Quartz)
CAHSR Might Need to Do Some Borrowing in Peak Construction Years (EdHat)
The California Post Has a Crazy Headline About It
Fun Review of New Bike-Ped Bridge Over the 5 (OC Register)
Metro Removed Delayed River Path Expansion from 28 by ’28 (LAT)
When Are Drivers Legally Required to Slow Down in School Zones (SacBee)
CAHSR Completes Yet Another Overpass (Your Central Valley)
Robotaxis Are Glitchier in Unprepared Cities (NYT)
Gas Powered Car to EV Swap Saves 50% in Emissions (Grist)

Get national headlines at SBUSA, local headlines at SBLA and SBSF

Damien Newton

Headlines

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