The transit system will run on a new schedule starting Sept. 11 with the goal of decreasing wait times for riders but fares will soon increase.
Jose Fermoso
Jose Fermoso reports on traffic and road safety for our sister site The Oaklandside.
Posted inCommunity
E-bikes now allowed on 850 miles of East Bay park trails
E-bikes could provide greater access and are already in use in many places. But some are worried about their impact on other trail users.
Posted inTransportation
AC Transit bus cameras will use artificial intelligence to ticket drivers blocking routes
The cameras and computer system will be capable of identifying traffic violations without the assistance of a human.
Posted inSchools
Parents fear new gender rules could undermine East Bay Catholic schools’ LGBTQ+ friendly reputations
In a heated meeting with the Oakland Diocese, parents at St. Joseph’s urged school leaders not to pursue repressive guidance on gender and sexuality.
Posted inSchools
Some LGBTQ+ students felt they belonged at St. Joe’s. Then came talk of new ‘guidance’
With rumors of a new potentially restrictive policy on addressing queer and trans students at school, students are feeling concern and stress ahead of the upcoming school year.
Posted inNosh
Where to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup in the East Bay
We’ve compiled a list of restaurants and bars where fans of the game can enjoy the global tourney, happening July 20 to Aug. 20.
Posted inSchools
East Bay Catholic schools could receive new ‘guidance’ on gender identity
Harmful new policies are targeting LGBTQ+ students across the country. Students, parents, and staff at St. Joseph’s and other local Catholic schools fear they could be next.
Posted inCity
AC Transit and BART survive ‘fiscal cliff’ — for now — with $5 billion state budget agreement
East Bay transit advocates warned of a “death spiral” for bus and train operators if Gov. Newsom didn’t adjust funds in the state budget.
Posted inCity
Good news for East Bay public transit: state funds for BART and AC Transit could be restored
The governor’s draft budget would have contributed to the “death” of Bay Area transit. A vote today offers new hope — but it’s not a slam dunk.
Posted inCity
Watch a sideshow, spend 6 months in jail? Alameda County supervisors weigh new law
A civil liberties group says outlawing spectators is unconstitutional, but the sheriff and other officials say it’s necessary to clamp down on reckless driving.
Posted inCity
Many stand to lose if BART, AC Transit collapse due to budget crisis
Advocates are pleading with Gov. Gavin Newsom to find a few extra billion in the state budget for buses and trains.
Posted inCity
Oakland Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy due to sex abuse claims
The Diocese, which oversees Catholic churches and institutions in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, faces hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy.
