Thursday’s Headlines
It's kind of crazy to see all these efforts to increase pollution and all the preparations for Super El Niño in the same headlines roundup.
10:16 AM PDT on August 27, 2026
- Legal Battle Over Fresno County Transit Tax Could End Soon (Fresnoland)
- R’s Chomping at the Bit to Pollute California Air (Politico)
- Father Faces Lawsuit Over Son’s E-Bike Crash (OC Reg.)
- More on Newsom Donor Getting Special Budget Trailer (CalMatters)
- Malls Starting to Charge for Parking (USA Today)
- San Diego Council Says Free Beach Parking for Residents (Union-Trib)
- Trump’s Plan to Build More Highways to National Parks Will Cause More Fires (Heatmap; registration required)
- Super El Niño Will Change Fall Plans (SacBee)
- Les Waymo Arrivent en France (Fresno Bee)
- An FAQ on Waymo in San Diego (Union-Trib)
Get national headlines at SBUSA, local headlines at SBLA and SBSF
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
A Vision for Marin’s Future Bike Network
What would it take to turn Marin into a biking paradise?
September 15, 2026
You Won’t See These Defunded Projects in Sean Duffy’s US DOT Reality Show
Trump’s Secretary of Transportation is boasting his successes online while communities plead for funding he revoked.
September 14, 2026
Adams Avenue Businesses Rally for a More Bike-Friendly Future as San Diego Updates Mid-City Plan
A group of businesses are arguing for better and safer infrastructure in Mid-City. You can too.
September 14, 2026
