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Are electric bikes allowed at your college in California? Depends on where you go to school

by Christina Chkarboul and Jada Portillo November 20, 2023November 17, 2023

As electric bikes and scooters gain popularity among college students, California campuses vary over their regulation. The devices pose safety risks yet are cheaper, more convenient and better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles.

An empty Interstate 10 remains closed after a fire burned under the freeway in downtown Los Angeles shortly after midnight on Nov. 11, 2023. Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference on Tuesday where he stated that the fire was deliberately set and that the freeway may be in better shape than first thought. Photo by Ted Soqui, Reuters

Closed-off Interstate 10 is no stranger to major damage or political attention

by Dan Walters November 15, 2023November 14, 2023

A line up of electric vehicles at a Hyundai dealership in Fresno on Sept. 7, 2023.

California Legislature resolves fast food franchise battle but another industry still rages

by Dan Walters October 2, 2023October 1, 2023

A view of cars crossing the Bay Bridge headed into San Francisco, on August 24, 2022. Photo by Carlos Barria, Reuters

Bay Area is beginning to resemble chaotic and politically divided Southern California

by Dan Walters August 27, 2023August 23, 2023

A hydrogen vehicle at an Iwatani hydrogen fuel station in West Sacramento on July 25, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

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California needs every transportation option to meet climate goals – including hydrogen

by Guest Commentary August 25, 2023August 24, 2023

Pedestrians cross a street in San Francisco on Nov. 2, 2022. Photo by Mark Leong for CalMatters

Adding speed cameras to California cities won’t target people of color. It’ll protect them

by Guest Commentary August 17, 2023August 16, 2023

A parking enforcement officer gives a citation on D Street in San Bernardino in 2012. Photo by Grant Hindsley, AP Photo

California cities lose money and harm citizens with ‘poverty tows.’ Why keep pursuing them?

by Guest Commentary August 15, 2023August 14, 2023

Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock, Midjourney

California budget 2023: Key dates toward a deal

by Sameea Kamal June 15, 2023July 10, 2023

Passengers board a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail bus at Sacramento City College in Sacramento on Nov. 30, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Is destination in sight for California public transit?

by Lynn La June 13, 2023June 15, 2023

School buses are seen parked at First Student Charter Bus Rental in San Francisco April 7, 2020. Photo by Stephen Lam, Reuters

With chronic absenteeism on the rise, why is California making school transportation harder?

by Guest Commentary May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

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