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Transit Provider and COG Could Be Headed to Court Over State Transit Funds in San Joaquin Valley

A wholly unique transit funding fight is taking place in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Pre-Holiday Headlines

I kept all the storm headlines out, but spoiler: it's going to rain a lot in the next couple of days. Also, Waymo!

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Monday’s Headlines

It's not just L.A. that hides safety projects behind red tape.

New Bill Would Help ‘REPAIR’ America’s Worst Infrastructure — By Reimagining It For People

The concept of "reconnecting communities" torn apart by federal infrastructure has come under fire by GOP leaders in Washington. This Senator says it's time to renew the program anyway — and more than triple its funding.

They Came to Mourn. LAPD Came in Force. Now Two Men Could Face Serious Consequences Because LAPD Won’t Acknowledge They Were Wrong.

The July 7 vigil for Kenny Hall had been peaceful until LAPD arrived and began pushing people around. When peacemaker Shamond "Lil AD" Bennett tried to intervene and de-escalate LAPD, officer Evan Mott assaulted him. When Dontreal Washington protested, officers punched him in the face. Then LAPD arrested them both.

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Watch Nick Andert’s 2025 So Cal Transit Update Video

Get up to speed on what has been happening, and what transit riders can expect in the coming decades.

The Week (Plus) in Videos

The courts come through twice for California while Los Angeles plays word games to avoid making streets accessible and safe

Friday’s Headlines

A lot of highway news in today's stack, with some sadder news about the San Diego $100 billion transit plan.

Open Letter: Mayor Lurie, Here are Six Suggested Projects to go with your Safety Directive

Resolutions are nice. But if you want to make a safe, 'transit first' city, here are a few projects to start with...

Talking Headways Podcast: Fighting to Win

Carter Lavin talks with Jeff Wood about the necessity of messy politics in obtaining street safety.

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