Lafayette Reservoir Tower Lopped as Quake-Safety Overhaul Kicks Off
Crews have started shaving about 40 feet off Lafayette Reservoir’s outlet tower as a state‑approved seismic retrofit gets underway. Officials say the shortening will reduce flood risk for Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
Oakland Late-Night Track Squeeze Turns MacArthur BART Transfers Into Waiting Game
Overnight single‑tracking between Downtown Berkeley and MacArthur will slow Orange Line trains and lengthen transfers. Expect 30‑minute headways and 20–30 minute delays.
BART Meltdown Strands Riders Between South Hayward and Castro Valley
BART suspended trains between South Hayward, Bay Fair and Castro Valley after a track equipment problem. AC Transit buses on routes 9 and 93 are filling the gap.
Warm Springs Brush Fire Torches BART Commute
BART warned of major delays on the Berryessa line after a brush fire near Warm Springs/South Fremont station. Riders bound for Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City should expect disruptions.
Oakland Airport Dike Gets Heavy-Duty Upgrade To Hold Back The Bay
Phase 2 of Oakland’s 4.5‑mile perimeter dike is nearing finish, with cement deep soil mixing used to shore up a key stretch of the Bay‑side levee. The upgrades aim to protect runways, cargo flows and emergency response from seismic and tidal threats.












