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Prop 45: What Would It Mean for San Diego
Prop 45: What Would It Mean for San Diego
By Delaney Tax and Damien Newton contributed to this story.
October 16, 2026
Proposition 45 promises faster project approvals, but its sweeping changes to CEQA could limit public input, weaken environmental review and fast-track highway expansions. San Diego advocates and experts weigh what the measure could mean for the region.
Newsom Signs Bill to Better Align California Transportation Spending With Climate Goals
Newsom Signs Bill to Better Align California Transportation Spending With Climate Goals
By Damien Newton
October 15, 2026
SB 1087 updates California’s landmark sustainable communities law, strengthening the connection between regional climate plans and transportation investments.
Study: It’s More Expensive Than Ever to Drive America’s Most Popular Car
Study: It’s More Expensive Than Ever to Drive America’s Most Popular Car
By Ren Zaro Fitzgerald
October 15, 2026
…and not just for the obvious reasons.
California High-Speed Rail Faces Scandal, But Work to Get the Trains Rolling Continues
California High-Speed Rail Faces Scandal, But Work to Get the Trains Rolling Continues
By Damien Newton
October 13, 2026
The rail authority is under fire over questionable spending, but construction continues, and track-laying preparations are moving forward.
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