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A BART police officer shot an individual at the Union City station during an incident in the parking lot.

BART service was temporarily stopped between SF and the East Bay due to a person in the Transbay Tube.

A 42-year-old Oakland man has been arrested for a November 21 murder in East Oakland.

Federal prosecutors have issued an indictment for a San Francisco man believed to have caused a fatal DUI crash in the Presidio.

BART train incident highlights pressing safety concerns in public transit systems.

A suspect has been identified in an unprovoked stabbing incident involving a 54-year-old woman in San Francisco.

BART police arrested a man for vandalizing station canopies, resulting in over $500,000 in damages.

A random act of violence occurred on a BART train where a woman was attacked, leading to heightened safety concerns.

BART has reduced crime rates by 15% in 2024 through enhanced safety measures and increased police presence.

West Dublin-Pleasanton BART station temporarily closed due to an incident involving an individual slashing at people with a metal object.

BART's fiscal crisis stems from outdated planning models favoring a monocrop economy, neglecting diverse local industries and failing to adapt to modern work trends.

A fatal stabbing outside a San Francisco BART station disrupted morning commute and led to a temporary closure.

BART service was affected as police investigated the incident.

BART trains on the San Francisco line experienced significant delays due to police activity at Embarcadero station.

Jovany Portades was arrested for allegedly slashing a woman's throat on a BART train, marking a serious incident in his extensive criminal history.

Vandalism at BART stations undermines improvements intended to enhance rider experience and city aesthetics.

A man was fatally stabbed on Market Street, escalating San Francisco's homicide rate this year and causing significant disruptions to the BART train service.

The arrest of Jovany Portades highlights a recurring issue of repeat offenders committing violent crimes despite previous convictions.

The BART train evacuation due to equipment failure caused significant delays for commuters on Monday afternoon.

Waymo cars continue to honk and create issues in tight parking areas despite a reported software fix.

A man out on bail allegedly shot his girlfriend amid a domestic dispute in Fremont.

President Biden begins his farewell addresses at the Democratic Convention.

BART faces over $7.8 million payout to employees wrongfully fired due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate and lack of religious accommodations.

BART fired employees over vaccine mandates, but a federal jury awarded them $7.8 million for not honoring religious exemptions.

San Diego's Trolley has surpassed all others in U.S. light rail ridership recovery post-COVID, achieving over 100% of pre-pandemic levels.

BART is saving $394 million on new train cars

COVID cases are spiking in East Bay wastewater

BART celebrates 50 years of the Transbay Tube connecting Oakland and San Francisco, now strengthened to withstand major earthquakes.

BART is facing significant delays in downtown Oakland due to equipment issues, affecting service and requiring shuttle arrangements for certain routes.

Bay Area transit agencies face significant budget shortfalls requiring solutions to avoid service cuts and economic disruption.

BART continues to struggle with fiscal issues and low ridership since the pandemic.

BART's North Berkeley station receives $25 million grant for infrastructure upgrades to facilitate a new housing village with 739 apartments.

New BART fare gates are reducing fare evasion, but some still find ways to bypass the system.

Bay Area transit agencies, especially BART, urgently need a revenue measure by 2026 due to financial deficits exacerbated by the pandemic and remote work.

Transit agencies in the Bay Area will be running extended and mostly free services on New Year's Eve.

Caltrain and BART will have additional trains running later into the night, and open beverages will be prohibited on trains after 9 p.m.

The Transbay Tube is now retrofitted for earthquakes, enhancing safety for public transit between San Francisco and Oakland.

BART celebrates its 50th anniversary with the completion of the earthquake retrofit of the Transbay Tube, enhancing safety and resilience.

BART Director-elect Barnali Ghosh is tasked with addressing significant financial challenges facing the transit agency. New revenue sources are critical for sustainability.

BART's board overhaul is unlikely to drive fiscal responsibility amidst declining ridership and increasing spending without addressing operational deficits.

BART has surpassed 200,000 daily riders for the first time since the pandemic, suggesting a rebound in public transit use.

BART needs to prioritize accountability, safety, and cleanliness over union demands to regain ridership.

Displacing homeless individuals is not a solution and perpetuates cruelty in addressing poverty.

President Biden made a personal choice regarding his reelection, not an ousting.

BART now exclusively accepts payment through Clipper cards, either physical or digital, from 2024.

BART's daily ridership surpassed 200,000 for the first time since the pandemic, boosted by local sports events and changes in remote work patterns.

BART service disruptions led to extensive rerouting and delays for morning commuters on September 30, 2024.

BART experienced significant delays at the MacArthur Station due to a fire on a train, but service has since resumed.

BART's ridership remains critically low due to remote work, with financial distress likely leading to service cuts if new funding is not secured.

Vandalism of glass canopies at Market Street BART Station creates frustration among riders and BART officials, with costly repairs anticipated.

A person died at the Downtown Berkeley BART station after being hit by a train, prompting emergency services and service disruptions.

Berkeley may acquire parking lots at Ashby BART for housing, enhancing affordable housing options and addressing community needs.

A person was killed after being hit by a BART train at the Downtown Berkeley station.

An agreement between BART and Berkeley officials will result in hundreds of new affordable housing units near Ashby Station, enhancing smart growth.

ESPN's College GameDay visits Cal for the first time during the Cal-Miami game, promising a festive atmosphere and increased BART capacity to handle crowds.

BART experienced major service disruptions due to a power issue, affecting commuters significantly on Monday morning.

Carpooling or using public transport is recommended for the A's final game at Oakland Coliseum, due to heavy traffic expectations.

BART's Next Generation Fare Gates aim to reduce fare evasion but have led to increased congestion for some commuters.

Bay Area voters may soon face a ballot for transit funding to address a projected $600 million annual shortfall in public transportation.

Smoke on a BART train led to major service disruptions and evacuations at MacArthur Station in downtown Oakland.

BART has phased out paper tickets, mandating the use of Clipper cards for all riders.

Berkeley City Council approved BART's housing project at Ashby Station, facilitating hundreds of new units with a significant portion guaranteed as affordable.

Berkeley's City Council has approved a project for hundreds of apartments at Ashby BART station, with significant affordable housing commitments.

BART is repurposing leftover paper tickets into a fashion show featuring student designs, combining sustainability with creativity.

BART celebrates retired paper tickets with a fashion show featuring designs from local students.

BART service between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations was suspended for an hour due to a person in the trackway.

The situation was resolved and service resumed after about an hour.

BART service was temporarily stopped for about an hour between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations due to a person on the trackway.

Service was resumed at 9:10 a.m. after the situation was resolved.

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.

PG&E power outage caused BART service disruptions in multiple areas.

BART was working on setting up bus service to address the service interruptions.

PG&E power outage caused BART service disruptions in the Bay Area due to gusty winds.