Headlines, July 29

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8:27 AM PDT on July 29, 2024

BART Recovers from Electrical Fire (SFChron, ABC7)
District 1 Candidates and Geary Subway (MissionLocal)
District 7 Candidates Talk Transit Shortcomings (MissionLocal)
S.F. Reduced Greenhouse Emissions since 1990, Says Mayor Breed (Hoodline, Axios)
Motorist Kills Cyclist in Antioch (SFChron)
Update/Overview on Driverless Cars (Forbes)
More on Gig Car Rental Shutting Down (SFGate)
Solving the Math on Housing Affordability? (SFStandard)
Commentary: Redwood City Would Benefit from Regular Ferry Service (DailyJournal)
Commentary: Keep Vaillancourt Fountain (SFChron)
Commentary: America’s Automobile Death Cult (CyclingWest)
Commentary: Requiring a Chime That Notifies Speeders is Worthwhile (SFChron)

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