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NASA Awards More Moon Base Science, Previews New Opportunities (CLPS landers)
nasa.gov[UK] HS2 high speed rail tunnel extension did not have planning permission, court rules
bbc.co.ukCalifornia High-Speed Rail Advances Major Construction Procurement Contract for Merced to Madera Extension
hsr.ca.govOCTA released video of the very first OC Streetcars testing in the wild
San Francisco Will Vote on Muni’s Future in November 3rd Midterm Election (Parcel tax measure)
kqed.orgSummer 2026 Otome Isekai and Otome Isekai-Adjacent Anime
Metrolink updated maps w/A Line, D Line Metro extensions
Metrolink recently updated the maps on their website. They definitely need to emphasize the connections—especially since Metrolink only had ONE rail connection with Metro before the Pomona extension.
I've heard that the Pomona Metro station is showing signs of (passenger) life; anyone notice if the Metrolink station is getting a boost from Metro transfers?
Fresno leaders unanimously support tax initiative for county’s transportation needs (Better Roads Safe Streets plan)
fresnoland.orgAfter uncertainty, a positive sign for L.A. Olympics transportation funding
latimes.comFremont Charter City public hearing and first draft | Tri City Voice
tricityvoice.com[San Diego] Ahead of expected transit fare hikes, MTS agrees to freeze fares for many low-income riders
sandiegouniontribune.com[San Francisco] Supervisors fund study to expand Central Subway to North Beach
thevoicesf.orgSpring 2026 California High-Speed Rail Progress Report | California High-Speed Rail Authority
youtube.comLegislators Urge Governor Newsom to Restore Transit Funding as Budget Negotiations Continue - Streetsblog California
cal.streetsblog.org[SF Bay Area] ‘Zero Credibility’: Major Clipper Outage Caused by Cubic’s Failure to Pay AT&T Bill
kqed.org[San Diego] Money advanced to replace 110-year-old train trestle in Del Mar
sandiegouniontribune.com[SF Bay Area] Measure B: Tax renewal for SMART has been passed by the voters in Sonoma and Marin counties!
2026 Midterm Primary Election: California Rail/Transit/Urbanism Results (June 2, 2026)
All of these are subject to change due to California being really slow at counting ballots
Tehama County (near Redding)
Red Bluff:: Measure S, Continue Sales Tax for Road Maintenance Measure - Passed
>A "yes" vote supports renewing a 1% sales tax for 12 years to maintain local roads (including funding for pedestrian safety and safe routes to children's school)
SF Bay Area
Sonoma and Marin County: Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District, California, Measure B, Sales Tax Extension Measure - Passed
>A "yes" vote supports extending the district's existing 0.25% sales tax for 30 years beginning in 2029.
Marin County: Firehouse Community Park Agency Measure L, Increase Parcel Tax Measure - Passed
>A "yes" vote supports replacing the expiring $75 parcel tax with a $150 parcel tax for four years to fund Mesa Park and Downtown Park.
Yolo County
Davis: Measure V, Village Farms Land Use Designation Changes Measure - seems to have failed
>A “yes” vote supported amending the Davis General Plan to change the Village Farms Davis properties’ land use designations from Agriculture to Urban Agriculture Transition Area and Residential Low-, Medium-, and High-Density designations, and to approve a residential development of up to 1,800 units, including dedication of land for Pre-K facilities and an educational farm, preservation of 47 acres of habitat, and parkland and recreation facilities.
Lake Tahoe Area
Truckee: Measure K, Sales Tax Measure - Passed
>A "yes" vote supports renewing a 0.5% sales tax with no rate increase to generate about $4 million annually for road maintenance, repairs, and transportation improvements (including improving safety for bicyclists/pedestrians)
South Lake Tahoe: Community Facilities District No. 2000-1: Measure G, Renew Property Taxes to Fund Maintenance and Improvements for South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Measure - Passed
>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the special district to levy taxes to fund maintenance, improvements, and service costs for recreational areas, such as bicycle trails and Tahoe Paradise Park.
San Luis Obispo County
Los Osos Community Services District: Measure B-26, Parcel Tax for Parks and Recreation Funding Initiative - Failed
>A “yes” vote supported enacting a parcel tax of $185 per parcel per year for 15 years, then $100 per parcel per year thereafter, adjusted for inflation, with revenue used for a new community park with sports fields.
San Diego
San Diego: Measure A, Issue Vacant Homes Tax Measure - Failed
>A "yes" vote supports levying a tax of $8,000 in 2027 and $10,000 plus inflation increases in each subsequent year on properties that are vacant for more than half the year.