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Thanks to All of You, Streetsblogs California, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Made Our 2025 Fundraising Goal
We did it...or, rather you did it!
January 13, 2026
First Look at the First Draft of Newsom’s Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
"Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I’ll tell you what you value," Joe Biden.
January 12, 2026
The Week in Short Video
Rain gardens, bikes on trains, Uber on the ballot, Changes at CA High-Speed Rail, and reactions to ICE.
January 9, 2026
Excerpts on Transportation and Livability from Governor Newsom’s State of the State
Here are the highlights
January 9, 2026
Fresno Advocates Have Their Day in Court Today (1/9) in Effort to Stop Massive Highway Expansion
A controversial Caltrans plan to expand Highway 99 in South Fresno could be halted if opponents succeed in a lawsuit.
January 8, 2026
Streetsblog California/Los Angeles’ Podcasts Are Now Available on Spotify and Apple
Good news for fans of our podcasts!
January 7, 2026
Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes
Uber is behind an effort to gather signatures for a measure for the November 2026 ballot.
January 6, 2026
Commentary: Let’s Do Better in 2026
During the holidays, I got a rude reminder of why advocacy tactics have to change. In 2026, let's demand better before we give support to questionable leaders.
January 5, 2026
CA Closes Door on Getting Feds to Live Up to High-Speed Rail Promises. Opens Arms to Private Investors.
Private investments could put lie to Trump's claim that CA High-Speed Rail is a fraud and a failure.
January 5, 2026
Scofflaw Manufacturers Could Be The Downfall of E-bikes
If illegal e-motorcycles are the downfall of legitimate e-bikes, manufacturers and retailers should look themselves in the eye, not blame it on their customers.
Bob Mittelstaedt
December 23, 2025
