Headlines, July 31
By
Roger Rudick
6:35 AM PDT on July 31, 2026
- Muni T Line Stations get a Refresh (MissionLocal)
- Robotaxis Approved without Steering Wheels (EastBayTimes)
- More on Federal Robotaxi Bill (VoiceofSF)
- Driver on Trial for Manslaughter Misses Court Dates (SFStandard)
- Pile Up in Novato and the Costs of Motordom (KRON4)
- Mayor Signs Budget (SFExaminer)
- LA Inspired by Sunset Dunes (SFGate)
- S.F. Giants Player Injured Riding his Scooter (SFChron)
- 82-Year-Old Man on a 50-Year-Old Bike (KTVU)
- Commentary: Newsom Support for ‘California Forever’ Could get Awkward (MarinIJ)
- Commentary: Golden Gate Fields Could be a Great Park (SFChron)
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