Data centers, especially those powering AI, consume massive amounts of electricity. Demand is growing, but the current grid is struggling to keep up.

VTA has spent the last year and a half consulting transit experts, crunching the numbers and making changes to its massive BART expansion plan. However, the agency is still making contingency plans in case federal funding is delayed.

The future of artificial intelligence in outer space looks promising. The technology can allow robots to explore the places the astronauts aren't able to reach.

All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Jennifer Hodges.