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BART’s new ‘Next Generation’ gates cut fare evasion by more than half, officials say
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New fare gates, the only ones of their kind in the world, are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under.Arts & Entertainment
YouTube star IShowSpeed’s Bay Area visit sparks massive crowds, Oakland sideshow
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Known for his 24/7 live-streams of various stunts around the world, the YouTuber was bewildered by the chaos: "Oakland is nuts!"California
California forbids ICE from making arrests at courthouses. Officers are showing up anyway
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State law forbids civil arrests “in a courthouse while attending a court proceeding or having legal business in the courthouse.”Bay Area
Why figuring out how many homes California needs is more art than science
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56,000 or 2.7 million or 840,000: Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?BART
‘Ridership steadily growing’: BART sets new post-pandemic high as initiatives take effect
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In August, just over 4.9 million riders used the system, making it the busiest month since the initial slowdown in 2020.California
California Latino voter survey reflects angst over Trump policies, confusion on Prop. 50
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Immigration remains a defining issue for Latino voters. Three out of four respondents said President Trump broke his campaign promise to target only violent offenders for deportation.Arts & Entertainment
Say hey… get a look at all the Willie Mays memorabilia going up for auction Saturday
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The in-person auction begins at 10:30 a.m. An online-only auction of hundreds of additional items from Mays will follow on SundayBay Area
Whale entanglements surged 48% in 2024, with Monterey Bay emerging as hot spot
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Most entanglements were linked to commercial or recreational fishing gear, which can hinder whales’ ability to feed, swim and breathe.Bay Area
