BART records highest ridership month since pandemic-induced low
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Even with the positive trend, the transit agency will continue to face a budget deficit unless new sources of revenue are found.
Around Town
29,000 meals for donation are headed to Alameda County
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The effort is part of an interfaith community effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.Bay Area
Flood advisory issued for Bay Area shorelines, coast through next week
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King tides are expected to be “higher-than-normal,” according to officials.Bay Area
FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California
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The satellites are a collaboration project between California and the Earth Fire Alliance, a global nonprofit coalition that works to deliver wildfire data to fire agencies across the globe.Education
Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State
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Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.health
Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse
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Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.Bay Area
University of California will consider using Smarter Balanced exam scores for admissions
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Proponents say the state exams could be a useful tool because they are designed to measure college readiness.Bay Area
Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area
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More than a third of the population have type O blood, which is also an important and versatile option in emergency medicine.Bay Area
‘It’s in the data’: Crime in California dropped to historic lows in 2025, report shows
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Crime reductions coincided with a rise in arrests; in the Bay Area, Alameda County alone saw a 43% drop in homicides.Sports
Bay Area Host Committee plans to become permanent sports leadership commission
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The commission aims to help the Bay Area host one major sports event every two or three years.Bay Area
