Bay Area
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.BART
BART Board of Directors welcomes new president and VP, seats new members
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The changes come as BART is staring down a fiscal cliff in coming years that will balloon to $385 million dollars in fiscal year 2027-28.Bay Area
Port of Oakland appeals ruling that blocks use of new airport name over trademark dispute
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Port of Oakland says SF is trying to stifle competition and travel choices for travelers.public safety
‘It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters,’ National Weather Service warns
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Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous water.crime
City audit finds abuse and lack of oversight in San Francisco police overtime spending
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Overtime has quadrupled from about $19.2 million in fiscal 2018-19 to about $80.1 million in fiscal 2022-23.Bay Area
California new laws for 2025: Cannabis cafes and entertainment zones
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The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.berkeley
Berkeley police fully embrace automated license plate readers after successful trial
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In July 2023, the Berkeley City Council approved placing ALPRs at 52 locations throughout the city.Bay Area
Bringing back downtowns: Local leaders seek ways to restore their pre-pandemic vibrancy
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As neighboring cities have removed encampments, Berkeley has seen a significant increase in its homeless population.animals
