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Large stretch of West Oakland street renamed in honor of Black Panther Party co-founder
Last Wednesday, a three-block stretch of West Oakland's Ninth Street was renamed to pay homage to the co-founder of the Black Panther Party, Dr. Huey P. Newton — another example of recent acts honoring the legacy of the Black Panther movement. Read More
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Free public WiFi coming to large sections of Oakland
Oakland is closing the digital divide with a $7.7 million CARES Act grant that will provide free public WiFi to as much as 85% of the city. Read More
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5 options for stay-at-home fun in SF & Oakland: Thursday, August 13
Take a virtual drawing class, learn about human DNA, or discover the role played by women's organizations in the civic life of Oakland. Read More
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Transbay buses set return date to Salesforce Transit Center
Nearly a year after the Salesforce Transit Center was forced to close, AC Transit buses are finally coming back. Read More
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Oakland brings shared e-scooter companies to heel with new permit program
After more than a year of free-floating e-scooters on Oakland's streets, city regulators are cracking down. Read More
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Tomorrow: Ford GoBike adds e-bikes to East Bay fleet
The bikeshare network is set to release more than 500 pedal-assist e-bikes in Oakland, Emeryville and Berkeley. Read More
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BART debuts first of 22 planned escalator canopies at downtown SF stations
Each canopy comes with a digital display showing train arrival times. Read More
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Oakland considers regulations for dockless scooters and bicycles
A proposed ordinance would require designated locations for dockless bikes and scooters, and a cap on their total numbers. Read More
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Pedalfest returns to Jack London Square
Last year, 20,000 people attended the East Bay bicycle festival. Read More
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Oakland Department of Transportation kicks off summer paving initiative
The city's Department of Transportation aims to repave 25 miles of streets. Read More
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City to appeal judge's decision blocking coal ban at port
The city will appeal a judge's decision blocking enforcement of its coal ban at the Port of Oakland. Read More
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The Town on 2 wheels: Bike to Work Day in Oakland
Tomorrow, the city rolls out the red carpet for local cyclists. Read More
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4 easy ways to elevate your airport experience [sponsored]
Flying out of the Bay Area this spring? Here’s four easy ways to enjoy your journey from the start. Read More
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SFO Wag Brigade & BART Airport Connections Lick Stress Out Of Airline Travel [Sponsored]
Between seamless rides to SFO and free kisses from specially trained therapy animals, airline travel has never been easier. Read More
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BART & You're There—To Denmark, Spain & Even China [Sponsored]
The season's best travel deals out of Oakland International Airport are totally BARTable. Read More
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6 Sweet SFO Travel Deals + Win A Free $5,000 Trip To Fiji [Sponsored]
BART is here to help turn your fantasy vacation into Instagrammable reality Read More
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BART May Run Early-Morning Buses During Transbay Tube Retrofit
Keeping the tunnel closed an extra hour will shorten the project by four months. Read More
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Lake Merritt Construction Enters Final Phase
All lake improvement projects are estimated to be completed by spring-summer 2019. Read More
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Most Voters Favor Transit-Oriented A's Stadium Near Lake Merritt
More than 60 percent of voters are in favor of the transit-oriented ballpark, according to a recent poll. Read More
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Despite Delays, BART Hopes To Receive New Railcars Ahead Of Schedule
A BART spokesperson said new railcars will arrive 21 months earlier than the original schedule. Read More
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Tickets, Please: BART Adopts Proof Of Payment System
Recent estimates suggest that fare evaders cost BART $25 million a year in lost revenue. Read More
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BART Hopes To Put 10 New Railcars In Service Before Thanksgiving
The transit agency is slowly replacing its fleet, which dates back to 1972. Read More
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Oakland Artist Restores Historic Transbay Terminal Benches
An Oakland artist has been restoring historic benches that were features of San Francisco's Transbay Terminal for decades. Read More
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Lake Merritt BART Closing This Weekend For Upgrades
The work is covered by a $3.5 billion bond measure that will overhaul much of BART's system. Read More
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Pothole Blitz Brings Some Relief To Oakland's Crumbling Streets
This year's road-repair roundup was bolstered by bond funds, but there's still a lot of work to do. Read More