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Thursday’s Headlines

Newsom signs highway expansion bill. Transit bills still in limbo.

October 9, 2025

America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the ‘Highway Boondoggle’ Crisis

America's wasteful highway spending has gotten out of control — and if President Trump really wants to promote efficient government, he'll urge Congress to stop it.

October 9, 2025

Newsom Signs Legislation to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges

While the wait continues on the governor's action on most of the legislation Streetsblog covered this year, here's some news on the housing front.

October 8, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines

Still waiting on the governor's signature....

October 8, 2025

Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.’s Bike Advisory Committee

It also recommends increasing the mayor's influence over the SFMTA Board by allowing him to fire directors.

October 7, 2025

SGV Connect 142: Baldwin Park Responds to ICE and All That She

Baldwin Park’s immigrant relief efforts and a San Gabriel Valley filmmaker’s global portrait of women highlight this week’s SGV Connect podcast.

October 7, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines

Speed cameras, parking meters, e-bikes, and more...

October 7, 2025

The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement

Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.

October 7, 2025

Legislative Update: The Final Countdown

Updated: 10/10, noon - SB 79 has been signed into law. Updated 10/10, 7:44 a.m. - I mean, he's got to act on this legislation sometime, right? Updated, 10/9, 9:30 a.m. - Newsom has signed AB 697, the one making it easier to expand a freeway through protected marshlands that might be underwater in a couple of decades.

October 6, 2025