Solar industry
New state rules require all new homes built in California after 2020 must have solar panels or get electricity from community solar projects. A boost for solar companies, the rules will add $10,000 to home prices, a cost offset by lower electricity bills.
San Francisco Muni
Hampered by low pay ($37,000 a year to start) and dangerous working conditions, huge city rail and bus agency has just 1,894 full-time drivers, new city report shows, 411 fewer than needed, causing delays and overcrowding.
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Pilots
PilotsSanta Clara County supervisors vote not to accept new federal money for Reid-Hillview Airport in East San Jose, a move cheered by neighbors. But the airport, used by amateur pilots and San Jose State aviation classes, can’t close until at least 2031.