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Campbell has a new vice mayor after the City Council removed the title from one councilmember in the wake of alleged inappropriate behavior at a local restaurant sanjosespotlight.com/campbell-counc…

This morning, we were proud to celebrate the legacy of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi by naming an electric train in her honor. @SpeakerPelosi, thank you for tirelessly advocating for Caltrain and transit throughout your career!

Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time. Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.

Headed to BATAC tomorrow? Reminder, bike parking is limited so if you are riding with us please take advantage of our bike lockers at San Carlos station. Can't make the meeting? Feel free to send your comment to BATAC@samtrans.com Find more details: bit.ly/3PivaF9 .

I love Caltrain for what it represents: connection and a cleaner future. 🚆 Electrified trains now run faster (up to 110 mph), quieter, and more frequently. Ridership is up 56%, making Caltrain the fastest-growing transit agency in the U.S. in 2025. 🌎⚡ #Caltrain #SanMateoCounty

We are interested in learning how you ride the South County Connector trains and hearing your feedback is important! Help us learn more: bit.ly/4sxqcTb

We noticed.

Rising gas prices are causing a steep rise in consumer prices and will slow any future economic growth. It is a tax on all Americans.

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Thank you @CAgovernor for highlighting Caltrain as a model of accountability and effective investment in the Bay Area. See more: youtube.com/live/QFeGnIbhh… .

.@BrettFavre With all due respect to one of the greatest QBs ever — I didn’t grow up knowing where the Packers played, what Lambeau Field was, or why people proudly wear cheese on their heads 🧀😄. I watched. I learned. And now I get it. That’s how @NFL football works. And honestly, that’s how the Super Bowl halftime show works too. It’s not about only watching what you already know — it’s about discovering what millions of your fellow Americans already love. Bad Bunny isn’t “foreign” to the Super Bowl — he is America too 🇺🇸🇵🇷🎶. Different sounds, same country, same game. The Super Bowl is big enough for frozen fields, cheese hats, country music… and Spanish lyrics. That’s not losing tradition. That’s America showing how big the tent really is. 🏈❤️ And you should try Tembleque, Alcapurrias and Mofongo! Don’t be sad, be happy!

Democracy dies in darkness

We know an alternative option 🤭👀

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BREAKING: A letter from Alex Pretti’s Final Nursing Student: “I was Alex Pretti’s final nursing student. He was my friend and my nursing mentor. For the past four months, I stood shoulder to shoulder with him during my capstone preceptorship at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. There he trained me to care for the sickest of the sick as an ICU nurse. He taught me how to care for arterial and central lines, the intricacies of managing multiple IVs filled with lifesaving solutions, and how to watch over every heartbeat, every breath, and every flicker of life, ready to act the moment they wavered. Techniques intended to heal. Alex carried patience, compassion and calm as a steady light within him. Even at the very end, that light was there. I recognized his familiar stillness and signature calm composure shining through during those unbearable final moments captured on camera. It does not surprise me that his final words were, “Are you okay?” Caring for people was at the core of who he was. He was incapable of causing harm. He lived a life of healing, and he lived it well. Alex believed strongly in the Second Amendment and in the rights rooted in our Constitution and its amendments. He spoke out for justice and peace whenever he could, not only out of obligation, but out of a belief that we are more connected than divided, and that communication would bring us together. I want his family to know his legacy lives on. I am a better nurse because of the wisdom and skills he instilled in me. I carry his light with me into every room, letting it guide and steady my hands as I heal and care for those in need. Please honor my friend by standing up for peace, preferably with a cup of black coffee in hand and a couple of pieces of candy in your pocket, just as he would. He would remind you that caring for others is hard work, and we must do whatever it takes to get through the long shifts. Step outside with your dog, breathe in the world, hike or bike as he loved to do, and let yourself find peace in the quiet moments within nature. Stand up for justice and speak with those whose views differ from your own. Hold your beliefs with strength, but always extend love outward, even in the face of adversity. Take one step, no matter how small, to help heal our world. Through these acts, carry his light forward in his name. Let his legacy continue to heal.”

Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come.  This is one of them.

It's been a long week. Please enjoy this timeline cleanse. After the Wimbledon tournament each year, some of the 55,000 used tennis balls are upcycled into tiny shelters for harvest mice. You're welcome.

A penguin patiently waiting for people to get out of the way;

Happy Caltrain electrification anniversary eve to all who celebrate 🚂⚡️🎄