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Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for 16 months, raising fears of traffic and pollution

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By: Caroline Petrow-Cohen

The 63-year-old bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island is undergoing construction to replace its aging deck.

© Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times

San Pedro, CA. - October 07, 2026: The Vincent Thomas Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 in San Pedro, CA.. The Vincent Thomas Bridge will begin a major 16 month construction project to replace its aging deck beginning on November 1. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
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Waymo offers new incentives for commuters on public transit

✇World & Nation
By: Caroline Petrow-Cohen

Waymo introduced its transit rewards program in the Bay Area this week, which gives riders credit for future rides when they connect their Waymo trip to public buses and trains.

© Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times

Venice Beach, CA - May 27, 2026: Waymo's new autonomous vehicle, called the Ojai, drives in Venice Beach on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The all-electric vehicle, equipped with the company's sixth-generation autonomous driving system, is expected to begin limited rides with select customers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix in the coming weeks. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The news is under embargo until May 28th at 8am.
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