Transit, roadway closures loom ahead of NBA All-Star game, Chinese New Year parade in SF
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If you're headed into the city this weekend, take care to plan accordingly.
Bay Area
Bay Area bridge authority to introduce tiered tolls starting in 2026; carpool rules to change
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The toll increase, which will be phased in, is on top of a $1 increase that will take effect in January, which will bring the current toll to $8 for drivers with one or two occupants, and $4 with three or more.Arts & Entertainment
SF’s Japanese Tea Garden revamps pagoda plaza with more space for peaceful contemplation
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It is the oldest public Japanese Garden in the nation.BART
BART to ring in new year with fare increase; 5.5% hike to add extra $14M for operations
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The average fare will increase 25 cents, from $4.47 to $4.72.Oakland
Oakland airport expansion project achieves ‘milestone’ as environmental study approved
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The number of airline passengers at Oakland Airport is expected to more than double in the next 14 years.public safety
Break out the marshmallows: Campfires are allowed again in Mendocino National Forest
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Wet weather, longer nights and cooler temperatures all reduce wildfire risk.Bay Area
On the road to toll hikes: Public can comment on proposed new rates for 7 Bay Area bridges
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Proposed hike piggybacks on earlier approved increases, bringing the amount of a crossing for most drivers to $8 starting January 2025.Arts & Entertainment
High-stepping into a new era: Cal Band keeps traditions alive while adapting to life in ACC
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The new league has brought a new urgency to raise travel money.Bay Area
Flight or fight: SF asks court to halt Oakland from adding ‘San Francisco’ to airport’s name
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SF City Attorney cites traveler confusion in filing the injunction.BART
BART finishes seismic work on Transbay Tube on its 50th anniversary, talks rider recovery
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BART’s 20-year earthquake safety program cost $1.5 billion and included the retrofitting of over 74 miles of track, 34 stations, and additional critical infrastructure.Bay Area
