BART Chaotic commute: BART’s morning meltdown spurs call for more public transit investment By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 9, 2025 A group of transit activists say that if BART’s budget isn’t shored up, the agency could cut its number of daily train trips from 4,200 to just 500.
Arts & Entertainment Artist Daniela Tinoco disrupts colonialist narratives, envisions new futures By Denise Sullivan | Bay City News | May 9, 2025 “Autonomous Zones” runs through May 15 in the Fine Arts Gallery, Room 238, SFSU.
Around Town A festive event at Trader Vic’s raises critical funds for cancer research By Sasha Bainer, Jenna Caldwell, and April Gruber Shalev | The Cancer League | May 9, 2025 The Cancer League's April 24 Spring Soiree raised an estimated $156,000.
Around Town Bike to Work, School, or Wherever on Thursday, May 15 By City of Piedmont | May 9, 2025 Join the movement to make commuting cleaner -- and don't forget to check out the city's Energizer Station on Highland Avenue for snacks and giveaways.
Sports Oakland Ballers are not going anywhere — 10-year lease secures them at Raimondi Park By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The extension solidifies the Ballers’ presence in Oakland and underscores the remarkable rise of the franchise.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Many unanswered questions in Berkeley Rep premiere ‘The Aves’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s “The Aves” continues through June 8 at Peet’s Theatre in Berkeley.
Oakland City council changes Oakland Coliseum sale timeline to match Alameda County’s process By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The African American Sports Group has penned agreements with the A’s and Oakland to acquire both shares at $125 million apiece.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Lines Ballet, Axis Dance Co., Mark Morris’ ‘Pepperland,’ Symphony San Jose’s ‘Planets’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 7, 2025 It’s a rich weekend for dance in the Bay Area.
Travel Class action suit says SuperShuttle won’t accommodate passengers in wheelchairs By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 7, 2025 The three Bay Area plaintiffs are all lawyers and all have been advocates for individuals with disabilities.
Arts & Entertainment Free concerts will return to downtown San Francisco in June for second year By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 7, 2025 Dirtybird will kick off the 2025 series with a new rendition of its “Back 2 Baysics” set at Embarcadero Plaza on June 14.