VTA workers initiated a strike at midnight, resulting in the complete halt of transit services in San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley. Union leaders expressed concerns that the VTA was not negotiating in good faith during attempts to finalize a new contract. Meanwhile, emergency services rescued three lost hikers in the Santa Cruz Mountains, one of whom was suffering from hypothermia. In other news, significant legal developments occurred, with the Supreme Court rejecting a bid from Republican states related to climate change lawsuits, and Healdsburg's city council instituted specific retail bans in response to local disputes.
VTA workers went on strike at midnight, halting all transit services in San Jose and Santa Clara Valley, claiming the authority is not negotiating in good faith.
Union leaders said the VTA is not engaging in good faith negotiations for a new contract after trying to reach an agreement before the strike.
In the Santa Cruz Mountains, three lost hikers, including two children, were rescued after facing hypothermia conditions on a remote trail.
The Supreme Court denied a bid by Republican-led states to restrict blue states from suing oil and gas companies over climate change.
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