BART BART’s new ‘Next Generation’ gates cut fare evasion by more than half, officials say By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 29, 2025 New fare gates, the only ones of their kind in the world, are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under.
crime Oakland eases police pursuit rules, removing speed limit cap for some high-speed chases By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 29, 2025 Most chases last 90 seconds or less and very few last longer than five minutes.
Arts & Entertainment YouTube star IShowSpeed’s Bay Area visit sparks massive crowds, Oakland sideshow By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 28, 2025 Known for his 24/7 live-streams of various stunts around the world, the YouTuber was bewildered by the chaos: "Oakland is nuts!"
Environment Oakland e-bike lending program launches with 50 bikes, low-income rider discounts By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 27, 2025 E-bikes are a relatively cheap alternative to cars -- those who participate in the program will pay $120 for a four-week period.
crime Man gets nearly 20 years for firebombings at Berkeley, Oakland in pro-Palestine attacks By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | September 26, 2025 35-year old man acknowledged his crimes were inspired by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
City New videos address questions of traffic safety, wildfire evacuation in Moraga Canyon Specific Plan By City of Piedmont | September 26, 2025 Get up to speed before the October 6 City Council meeting.
Bay Area Why figuring out how many homes California needs is more art than science By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 26, 2025 56,000 or 2.7 million or 840,000: Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?
California California Latino voter survey reflects angst over Trump policies, confusion on Prop. 50 By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | September 24, 2025 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.
City The Blotter | Driver charged with DUI By Damin Esper | September 23, 2025 Open containers found in vehicle
City Fire Department encourages residents to complete at-home wildfire evacuation exercise By City of Piedmont | September 23, 2025 Scan a code and take the time to turn “what ifs” into a plan.