November data shows a 11.6% increase in BART ridership, with over 4.4 million trips, boosted by new fare programs and peaks in airport and weekend travel. However, BART faces a $375 million budget gap despite the rise.

A gas pipe explosion destroyed a family home in Hayward, causing six injuries and prompting a community fundraising effort and an investigation into the response to the known gas leak.

New Express Lanes on Interstate 80 in Solano County, between Red Top Road and Interstate 505, open for commuters with variable toll pricing and FasTrak® access.

A fire broke out at the San Martin transfer station, prompting action from the Santa Clara Fire Department and a shelter-in-place warning for nearby residents.

Tenants at the RV Park of San Rafael sued Harmony Communities, alleging unlawful evictions and retaliatory rent hikes and asking a court to protect local rent‑control rights.

The NWS forecasts wet and windy conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area from December 22-26, including a Dense Fog Advisory for clear driving precautions.

College of Marin is ending its Library Textbook Program as the library readies a move to a new student center. Faculty and students are split over how course materials will be managed next term.

Tri‑Valley high schoolers are building drones, AI and satellite maps that have already drawn police, funder and NASA attention. Their work shows how local STEM investment can move prototypes into pilots.

Livermore police, students and local partners wrapped gifts and distributed Walmart and Safeway gift cards to dozens of local students in the annual Shop With A Cop event.

Developers asked Sonoma for a one‑year permit extension as they finish lining up financing and a hotel partner. The Planning Commission will review the request on Dec. 18.

A San Francisco federal judge rejected the Education Department’s bid to delay reviews of borrower‑defense claims, setting firm deadlines that could trigger automatic relief for many borrowers.

San Mateo County unveiled an expanded, renovated San Mateo Medical Center meeting seismic safety requirements and improving accessibility and integration of services.

Caltrans will shift eastbound I‑80 traffic onto a new bridge span near Lake Spaulding this week; lane reductions and 30‑minute delays are likely through Dec. 19.