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#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
39 minutes ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
#uber
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Skiing
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
21 hours ago

Obit: Rod Diridon, Transit Leader and High-Speed Rail Advocate, Dies at 87 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Rod Diridon, Sr. was a dedicated advocate for high-speed rail and climate solutions, passing away at 87 after a significant impact on transportation.
#california
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Toronto startup

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tesla Surges 5%: Delivery Hopes, Terafab, and SpaceX Buzz Are All Converging at Once

Tesla shares rose 5% due to positive delivery expectations and strategic announcements, despite a challenging year-to-date performance.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Used Tesla For $25,000

Tesla addresses EV price barriers by offering used cars, enhancing affordability and comfort for buyers.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tesla Surges 5%: Delivery Hopes, Terafab, and SpaceX Buzz Are All Converging at Once

Tesla shares rose 5% due to positive delivery expectations and strategic announcements, despite a challenging year-to-date performance.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Thousands of Immigrants Will Lose Access to CalFresh This Week. Here's What to Know | KQED

"There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
SF food
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Metafuels wins 1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant

Metafuels' aerobrew technology converts renewable methanol into drop-in jet fuel, delivering up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than conventional kerosene, with no modifications needed for existing aircraft.
European startups
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Venture
fromTNW | Battery
4 days ago

EnerVenue raises $300M to scale NASA-proven metal-hydrogen batteries for grid storage

EnerVenue is scaling up nickel-hydrogen battery production for ground use, securing $300 million in funding to enhance energy storage technology.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a college' in the middle of the desert?

Mars College offers a unique, unstructured creative writing environment in the California desert, emphasizing collaboration and artistic expression without traditional academic constraints.
#transportation
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Caltrain to close stations if transit tax doesn't pass

"Caltrain and BART would very likely be looking at shutting down passenger service," Deputy Director of Policy Development Melissa Jones said. "In that case, the agencies would be focused on maintenance, trying to secure our assets, keep everything safe while we regroup for the future."
San Francisco
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago
Mission District

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
from48 hills
3 days ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
Environment
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
Non-profit organizations
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Game-Changer': Non-Profit Throws Financial Lifeline to Open Streets Program - Streetsblog New York City

The new funding model for open streets provides upfront financial support to volunteer organizations, improving efficiency and community engagement.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles County could raise $15-23 billion for transit improvements using Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs).
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Sues Trump Over Repeal of EPA's Authority to Fight Climate Change | KQED

As a result of these changes, engine and vehicle manufacturers no longer have any future obligations for the measurement, control, and reporting of GHG emissions for any highway engine and vehicle, including model years manufactured prior to this final rule.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

The Short Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

At Streetsblog Los Angeles, Joe takes you on a tour of a bike boulevard in Los Angeles to explain diverters (otherwise known as modal filters.)
Social media marketing
Cars
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

Green-card holders are now ineligible for SBA loans, impacting immigrant entrepreneurs and potentially harming job creation and the economy.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Mission District
fromKqed
6 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500 across the board, essentially replacing the lost tax incentive and making the crossover a much better deal among its peers.
Cars
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
#transportation-funding
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Citizen Initiative Would Raise Sacramento Sales Tax to Fund Safer Streets and Transit - Streetsblog California

Sacramento residents propose a half-cent sales tax to generate $70-75 million annually for street repairs, traffic safety, and expanded transit service.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Why This State Is Fighting To Get Its First 'Active Transportation Plan' - Streetsblog USA

Missouri is the most populous state without a statewide active transportation plan, despite nearly one-third of its residents lacking a driver's license and alarming fatality rates among vulnerable road users.
Alternative transportation
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate

California's cap-and-invest climate program faces opposition over concerns it could increase energy costs while tightening emissions caps and reducing free allowances to industrial facilities.
#e-bikes
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Don't Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes - Streetsblog San Francisco

New Jersey's State Bill S4834 classifies e-bikes as motorcycles, threatening sustainable transportation and penalizing active mobility without improving safety.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Don't Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes - Streetsblog San Francisco

New Jersey's State Bill S4834 classifies e-bikes as motorcycles, threatening sustainable transportation and penalizing active mobility without improving safety.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California sues Trump administration over billions in canceled clean energy funding

These aren't optional programs - these are investments approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress, and the President doesn't get to cancel them simply because he disagrees with them," Bonta told reporters Wednesday.
US politics
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 weeks ago

Zero-emission buses grow by 16% in the United States. Hydrogen sees strong momentum: +49%. The CALSTART report

Zero-emission buses in the United States reached 8,116 units in 2025, a 16% increase from 2024, with projections exceeding 15,000 by 2030.
Fundraising
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thanks to All of You, Streetsblogs California, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Made Our 2025 Fundraising Goal - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California surpassed a $20,000 year-end fundraising goal, securing resources to continue and expand transportation journalism and advocacy.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Legislative Update: Our First Comprehensive Look of 2026 - Streetsblog California

California legislators are advancing bills addressing road usage charges, DUI penalties, e-bike registration, and transit-oriented housing development.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week In Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Joe Anthony produces engaging Streetsblog Los Angeles videos that amplify transportation and livability issues, expanding audience reach.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 14.1 - What to look for from the 2026 Legislature - Streetsblog California

Sacramento legislators are advancing e-bike regulation, transit enforcement expansion, and transit governance reforms, though structural transit changes face delays from pending state reports.
#electric-vehicles
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

The embeds below are from TikTok (with one from YouTube because TikTok never approved it for some reason), but if you're not a fan of the platform., here's all the links to find Streetsblog videos: And if you can't get enough Streetsblog videos, Streetsblog NYC has a TikTok Channel and Streetfilms is archived on YouTube. Tuesday Damien made a short, satirical, video to promote his AMA on the StreetSmart podcast. No idea why TikTok sent this one to jail.
San Francisco
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future - Streetsblog USA

The BASICS Act shifts federal transportation funding toward metro regions, enabling human-centered projects and preventing state DOTs from monopolizing funds for highways.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Week in Short Video - Streetsblog California

AI bus cameras improve transit commutes; Streetsblog shares videos and bike tips; California VMT tax remains unlikely; High-Speed Rail coverage is saturated.
California
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Californian government backs 143 local transit projects with $202 million funding - Sustainable Bus

California awarded $202 million to 143 clean transportation projects supporting transit operations, fare programs, and zero-emission vehicle deployment.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

California's New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers

California has decided that if the U.S. government is going to slash electric-vehicle incentives, it needs to keep the momentum going itself with $200 million in state funds to promote cleaner cars. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest proposal reveals a bit more about how exactly it plans to plug the gap. The program's finer details are still hazy. But we know this: The policy would require manufacturers to match the state's contribution dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the incentive.
California
#california-budget
fromEngadget
2 months ago

California's governor plans to set aside $200 million for state EV tax credits

The loss of the federal EV tax credits may have been a huge blow to prospective buyers, but California wants to fill that gap for its residents. Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget for 2026-2027, which was released on Friday, includes a "light-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program" that details a one-time infusion of $200 million. According to the budget summary, this incentive program is "a critical part of the Administration's strategy to keep ZEVs affordable and accessible for all."
California
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