Pacific Surfliner Goes Dark Sept. 12-13, Stranding Riders From LA to San Diego

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner will stop running entirely between San Diego and San Luis Obispo on September 12 and 13, cutting off the second-busiest passenger rail route in the country during one of its most heavily traveled stretches of the year. Riders hoping to get from Los Angeles to Orange County, San Diego, or the Central Coast that weekend will need to make other arrangements, since no bus bridges will replace the canceled trains.

Caltrans Announces 'Games Route Network' Improvement Project To Turn Existing Lanes Into Permit-Only Lanes For Olympic Athletes, Staff, Organizers

California Department of Transportation announces improvements to the Games Route Network for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Time sure flies when the news cycle is filled with new and fresh hells every day, doesn't it? At this rate it seems like the 2028 Olympic Games will be here before we know it, and it's taking place in sunny Los Angeles, California. Aside from its arid weather, Los Angeles is famous for many other reasons, including its car-centric nature and notoriously congested roads, neither of which bode especially well for a global influx of athletes, coaches, and spectators. To address those concerns, the California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, announced a slew of improvements to the Games Route Network or GRN, including a camera-enforced, permit-only nearly 360-mile roadway network for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches, and other staff organizers.

Waymo now operating in 14 cities including Denver, San Diego, and Tampa

Waymo is now providing public rides in 14 cities, with its service launch in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa on Tuesday. Tens of thousands in each of the three cities have already signed up for fully autonomous rides through the service, a news release states. Waymo adds that it will steadily offer more riders access in each city.

Bus service to San Diego Airport increases starting Sunday

Starting Sunday, Sept. 6, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will expand its Route 992 bus service to offer more frequent connections and late-night trips between downtown San Diego and the airport.

Average San Diego County gas price rises to highest amount since June 9

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday to its highest amount since June 9, increasing 4.2 cents to $5.898. The average price has risen 15 of the past 16 days, increasing 21.6 cents, including 4.6 cents Wednesday, its largest increase since April 24, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

Parking Tickets Pile Up Near Petco Park

San Diego issued over 223-thousand-dollars in special event parking tickets near Petco Park this year.

Flight delays, higher gas prices arrive in San Diego for Labor Day weekend

Labor Day Weekend 2026 is upon us, and this year, travel expenses are higher than years past.

Motorcycle lane to open at California border crossing

Motorcyclists who cross into San Diego from Tijuana will soon have their own lane at the border.

Major San Diego Waterfront Road Reopens After Years of Construction on $52 Million Project

Harbor Drive has reopened, bringing years of lane closures and traffic headaches along one of San Diego’s busiest waterfront routes to a close. As of August 27, a portion of the road between Downtown and Barrio Logan is back in operation after crews completed a $52.2 million sewer replacement project beneath the road, according to the city.

Motorcycle lane to open at California border crossing

Motorcyclists who cross into San Diego from Tijuana will soon have their own lane at the border.

Where San Diego drivers are getting the most parking tickets

If you're headed downtown or to the beach, keep an eye on those parking signs. The big picture: These were the most common places to get a parking ticket in January through July, according to an Axios analysis of city data:. 📍 800 13th St., downtown, 1,146 tickets: Almost all...

Waymo welcomes first San Diego riders starting Tuesday

Tuesday marks the first day that San Diegans can hail a public ride in an autonomous Waymo vehicle.

Friars Road reopens eastbound after years of construction closures

San Diego issued over $223K in special event parking tickets near Petco Park this year

This month marks one year since the city of San Diego hiked up prices for special event parking within half a mile of Petco Park during games and special events. Now city data shows they’re also racking up thousands of dollars in tickets given out in recent months. “To...

NCTD to suspend coastal rail service Sept. 12-13 for maintenance

The North County Transit District will suspend all coastal rail service this month to perform routine maintenance, transit officials announced Tuesday. The closure, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, will pause all coaster service between San Diego and Oceanside. Regular service is scheduled to resume on the morning of Monday, Sept. 14, according to the NCTD.

Major track projects will derail Metrolink, Amtrak service across Southern California this month

Metrolink and Amtrak service will be suspended later this month as crews perform major track projects across the LA railroad system.

Friars Road eastbound lanes reopen after long closure in Morena District

Eastbound lanes on Friars Road have reopened near Napa Street in the Morena District after an 18-month closure. The stretch of Friars Road from Sea World Drive was closed westbound in 2021 as the city of San Diego began building the Morena Pump Station. Construction led to the eastbound closure...

Northbound I-5 and I-805 lanes to close overnight on Monday for restriping

Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 and five outside lanes of northbound Interstate 805 will be closed overnight beginning Monday for restriping work connected to a $113.7 million freeway improvement project, Caltrans officials said. The closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday between Torrey Hills...