BART BART to ring in new year with fare increase; 5.5% hike to add extra $14M for operations By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | December 4, 2024 The average fare will increase 25 cents, from $4.47 to $4.72.
Oakland Oakland airport expansion project achieves ‘milestone’ as environmental study approved By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 25, 2024 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 By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | October 31, 2024 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 By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | October 28, 2024 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 By Tina Chen and Robert Strauss, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 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 By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 20, 2024 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 By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 17, 2024 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 Buckle up, kids: Child Passenger Safety Week reminds parents proper way to use car seats By Janis Mara | Bay City News | September 17, 2024 Get a free child safety seat inspection at a CA Highway Patrol office.
business Oakland files suit against Southwest Airlines, alleging violation of worker sick leave rules By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 6, 2024 Employees say workers have been forced to either work while sick or take unpaid absences for which they are disciplined.
Arts & Entertainment Extremely rare concept car reduced to ashes in Monterey; Ford vehicle was valued at $1M By Bay City News | August 20, 2024 The 1979 Ford Ghia Probe 1 was in a trailer headed home after an appearance at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.