Headlines, August 18

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8:29 AM PDT on August 18, 2023

Photo: Jezriel Supang Ucho

Complete High Speed Rail in Five Years? (KTLA)
BART Getting Rid of Old Trains (SFChron)
Caltrain to Test Electric Train with Batteries to Extend Range (Trains)
San Francisco Fighting PUC on Robocar Rollout (SFGate, SFStandard)
Crash Between Emergency Vehicle and Cruise (SFChron)
More on Lack of Bike Path on Oakland Bay Bridge Western Span (SFStandard)
More on Autonomous Shuttle on Treasure Island (KTVU)
S.F. Tourists Coming Back (SFChron)
More Bad News for Downtown? (SFGate)
Irving Street Affordable Housing Approval Stands (MissionLocal)
San Jose Park Remains in Disrepair (SJSpotlight)
Obit for Peter Rich, Berkeley Bike Shop Owner (SFChron)

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