Headlines, August 12

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8:28 AM PDT on August 12, 2024

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Caltrain Electric Trains Start Rolling (SFChron, SFBay, MercNews)
Trump v. Harris and High-Speed Rail (SFChron)
Take BART to Different Climates (SFChron)
Increase in Blocked Sidewalk Tickets (SFChron)
How Will District 7 Candidates Get Drivers to Drive Safely? (MissionLocal)
SFPD Slams Woman During Jaywalking Stop (MissionLocal)
SM County Giving Rides to People Who Can’t Drive (EastBayTimes)
Los Angeles Promises a ‘Car Free’ Olympics (NYTimes)
How SPUR Would Overhaul S.F. Government (SFExaminer)
Plan to Protect Coast (EastBayTimes)
Commentary: What San Francisco Can Learn from Detroit (SFStandard)
Commentary: BART Crisis is Manufactured (EastBayTimes)

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