Push to keep parking at San Diego’s beaches and Mission Bay free

Some San Diego City Councilmembers are pushing to prohibit paid parking at city beaches and Mission Bay following public backlash over previous parking fee proposals.

Proposal to keep San Diego beach parking free heads to city council

The San Diego City Council's Rules Committee unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday that would maintain free parking at local beaches and Mission Bay "in perpetuity." The ordinance must go before the full council before it becomes law. Committee members Council President Joe LaCava and Councilman Raul Campillo authored the ordinance,...

Metrolink Adds Late-Night Trains for Daisy Chain Fields Music Fest

Metrolink will provide special late-night train service Saturday for people attending Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival at Great Park in Irvine, the regional rail agency announced Tuesday. The festival is expected to draw attendees from across Southern California, and Metrolink will operate three special post-event trains...

Waymo is here in San Diego -- but not open for rides yet

Waymo driverless taxis are in San Diego, but riders can't hail one yet. Here's what we know about the rollout.

OCTA board advances short-term coastal rail protection plans

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board has reviewed a draft Coastal Rail Resiliency Feasibility Report and directed staff to continue coordinating with stakeholders, regulators and the public before the larger OCTA study is finalized later this year. The report is the latest step in the OCTA Coastal Rail Resiliency...

Northbound I-5, I-805 lanes to close in San Diego for paving

Northbound Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 lanes in San Diego are scheduled to close overnight from August 23 to August 24 for paving work as part of the $113.7 million I-5 Asset Management Project.

New Escondido sign on Highway 78 aims to welcome visitors and boost city pride

A new sign on Highway 78, just west of Broadway, is turning heads in Escondido. The landmark, a partnership between Caltrans and the city, cost $400,000.

San Diego hasn’t painted these curbs red but hands out hundreds of parking tickets at them

Eighteen months ago, San Diego began issuing citations after a new state law took effect making it illegal to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk. The law didn’t require painted curbs or signs, but many city curbs began turning red to inform drivers of the change to improve visibility.

Campillo introducing ordinance to keep parking by beach free for the next 10 years

San Diego Councilmember Raul Campillo is scheduled to introduce an ordinance on Wednesday that would prohibit charging for parking at city-owned beach and bay lots for at least the next 10 years.

Yes San Diego, There Is a Streetsblog

It’s finally here. After years of readers asking when Streetsblog would come to San Diego, Streetsblog San Diego officially launches today, bringing independent, solutions-focused transportation journalism to San Diego County. The new publication will cover the issues that shape how people move around and live in the region: transit,...

Amtrak awarded $150M in grants for rail improvements in San Diego County

These 8 Stunning Train Rides In California Will Give You An Unforgettable Day Trip

Ready to discover the most stunning train rides in California?. These 8 incredible rail adventures offer breathtaking scenery and unforgettable day trip memories!. 1. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (Fish Camp) There’s something truly magical about climbing aboard a real steam-powered train and rolling through the Sierra Nevada mountains.

City of San Marcos Let’s Work Together to Keep our Roads Safe for Everyone

As the new school year kicks off, the City of San Marcos invites all residents to join in keeping our streets safe. Whether you drive, walk, or ride, everyone plays a part in road safety. Parents, talk to your kids about safe riding and walking, especially when using bikes and...

Little change to San Diego County gas prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped one-tenth of a cent today to $5.682, its 11th decrease in 13 days

Amtrak awarded $150M in grants for rail improvements in San Diego County

Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, both D- California, announced Monday that Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route will receive more than $150 million in federal grants for rail improvements in San Diego County. The Federal Railroad Administration's Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program will provide $124,429,778 to the San Diego...

Over 900 vehicles screened at La Mesa DUI checkpoint: Here are the results

A DUI checkpoint held in La Mesa on August 7 resulted in one arrest and 12 citations after 931 vehicles were screened.

Pacific Surfliner ridership jumps 38% as California gas prices push travelers off I-5

"It’s a gorgeous ride so nearly anywhere near that 350 mile corridor is well worth the train ticket."