Tuesday’s Headlines
Diesels, car taxes, far hikes, beach trails, more...
10:48 AM PDT on October 6, 2026
- California Safe Schools Launches Campaign Against Idling Diesels
- New Law Targets Wealthy People Dodging CA Car Taxes (LAT)
- Caltrain Ridership Surges (MountainViewVoice)
- 14% Metrolink Fare Increase Started Yesterday (KTLA, NBC4, Pasadena Now)
- San Clemente Beach Trail Going to Reopen After Climate Damage (OC Reg)
- World Relief Sacramento Celebrates Partnership with Sacramento Bike Kitchen
- It’s the Week Without Driving (Indianapolis Recorder; streets.mn)
- Half of Drivers Wish for Other Option (Climate and Community)
- ICE Has Allegedly Told Agents to Stop Shooting People Who Flee (Associated Press)
- “Drill Baby Drill” Comes for CA’s Coast (Truthout)
- Small Dip in Gas Prices Has People Excited (SacBee)
- Why Do They Keep Canceling My Son’s Cross Country Practice? (OC Reg)
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