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Ian Choudri, chief executive officer, sits at a conference table in a light blazer, resting his cheek on his hand beside a microphone, looking thoughtful.

Head of California high-speed rail agency resigns amid travel expenses scandal

by Yue Stella Yu • CalMatters Oct. 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 29, 2026, 2:57 p.m.

Ian Choudri, who has led the train agency since 2024, leaves a troublesome legacy marked by budget woes, project delays and various scandals.

Black-and-white aerial view of a semi-truck and trailer traveling on a highway beside cars, captured with motion blur that conveys speed and movement.

They killed people with their big rigs, and California let them keep driving

by Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis • CalMatters Oct. 21, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.

California Zephyr, Capitol corridor passengers warned over measles

by Bay City News Sept. 19, 2026, 2:39 p.m.Sept. 22, 2026, 5:15 p.m.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District CEO Eric Williams speaks during the RTD Board of Directors meeting Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Stockton. Williams was appointed the agency’s permanent CEO during the meeting. (Photo by Andrea Baltodano/Stocktonia)

RTD names Eric Williams CEO as agency rethinks future bus service

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Sept. 19, 2026, 12:17 p.m.Sept. 19, 2026, 2:22 p.m.

A diverse group of people celebrating a union victory indoors, with signs that read "WE WON OUR UNION" and "ONE UNION". Many are raising their fists in solidarity.

After years-long battle, California rideshare drivers win certification. Can they win a contract?

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Aug. 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Aug. 15, 2026, 12:05 p.m.

A person in a blue suit speaking at a podium with a group of people behind him.

Newsom announces $3,500 rebate for new EV purchasers

by Robert Matteson • The Center Square Aug. 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Aug. 13, 2026, 1:24 p.m.

First Amendment group rebukes San Joaquin RTD director over threat to sue public critics

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Aug. 12, 2026, 2:05 p.m.Aug. 12, 2026, 2:05 p.m.

A silhouette of a man stands in a dimly lit garage, looking at a large truck, with natural light illuminating the entryway in the background.

Why truckers always seem to be on the phone while they drive on the highway

by Gagandeep Singh • CalMatters Aug. 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.Aug. 6, 2026, 2:50 p.m.

Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates

by Levi Sumagaysay • CalMatters July 11, 2026, 6:00 a.m.July 9, 2026, 3:59 p.m.

Street view of bus station

RTD names another acting CEO amid scrutiny from Stockton officials

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia July 9, 2026, 11:56 a.m.July 9, 2026, 11:56 a.m.