BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Alicia Trost
Transit
SEPTEMBER 08, 2023
BART launches second phase of 'Not One More Girl' campaign
BART and its partnering organizations launched the second phase of their “Not One More Girl” campaign Aug. 31st.
Transit
SEPTEMBER 08, 2023
BART launches second phase of 'Not One More Girl' campaign
BART and its partnering organizations launched the second phase of their “Not One More Girl” campaign Aug. 31st.
City
DECEMBER 14, 2021
$1 toll increase on Bay Area bridges leads to CA Supreme Court lawsuit
Seven Bay Area bridges will increase tolls by $1 Jan. 1, 2022. This decision, enacted by voters in 2017, is under lawsuit by anti-tax organization Howard Jarvis Tax Association and awaits California State Supreme Court review.
City
DECEMBER 14, 2021
$1 toll increase on Bay Area bridges leads to CA Supreme Court lawsuit
Seven Bay Area bridges will increase tolls by $1 Jan. 1, 2022. This decision, enacted by voters in 2017, is under lawsuit by anti-tax organization Howard Jarvis Tax Association and awaits California State Supreme Court review.
City
APRIL 04, 2021
BART launches campaign to end gender-based violence on its trains
In a joint press conference with several community leaders Friday, BART announced the launch of Not One More Girl, an initiative to re-imagine safety on public transit and end gender-based violence.
City
APRIL 04, 2021
BART launches campaign to end gender-based violence on its trains
In a joint press conference with several community leaders Friday, BART announced the launch of Not One More Girl, an initiative to re-imagine safety on public transit and end gender-based violence.
State
MARCH 10, 2020
Grand Princess cruise ship docks in Oakland amid COVID-19 concerns
The docking of the Grand Princess cruise ship Monday has sparked a conversation about those affected by COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and those in charge of California’s preventative measures.
State
MARCH 10, 2020
Grand Princess cruise ship docks in Oakland amid COVID-19 concerns
The docking of the Grand Princess cruise ship Monday has sparked a conversation about those affected by COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and those in charge of California’s preventative measures.
City
DECEMBER 03, 2019
Demonstration aims to highlight increasing fare, alleged overpolicing
Demonstrators drew attention to rising transit prices and increased police presence on public transit by jumping turnstiles en masse at multiple locations across the country Friday.
City
DECEMBER 03, 2019
Demonstration aims to highlight increasing fare, alleged overpolicing
Demonstrators drew attention to rising transit prices and increased police presence on public transit by jumping turnstiles en masse at multiple locations across the country Friday.
City
AUGUST 19, 2019
BART secures federal grant for anti-terrorist police patrol team
The money was granted again this year after eight members of Congress from the Bay Area lobbied FEMA to secure more funding for police patrols.
City
AUGUST 19, 2019
BART secures federal grant for anti-terrorist police patrol team
The money was granted again this year after eight members of Congress from the Bay Area lobbied FEMA to secure more funding for police patrols.
City
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
BART releases official app for customized experience
“The idea is that people get info about BART from BART,” said BART spokesperson Alicia Trost.
City
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
BART releases official app for customized experience
“The idea is that people get info about BART from BART,” said BART spokesperson Alicia Trost.
City
AUGUST 03, 2018
Downtown BART plaza renovation pushed back to September
The plaza was expected to be finished by September 2017, but because of weather conditions and contractor disputes, its completion has been delayed.
City
AUGUST 03, 2018
Downtown BART plaza renovation pushed back to September
The plaza was expected to be finished by September 2017, but because of weather conditions and contractor disputes, its completion has been delayed.
City
OCTOBER 23, 2017
BART issues eviction notices for 2 South Berkeley homeless encampments
BART Police Department posted eviction notices beside the tents of two homeless encampment sites in South Berkeley on Saturday, demanding that encampment residents permanently vacate the area within 72 hours.
City
OCTOBER 23, 2017
BART issues eviction notices for 2 South Berkeley homeless encampments
BART Police Department posted eviction notices beside the tents of two homeless encampment sites in South Berkeley on Saturday, demanding that encampment residents permanently vacate the area within 72 hours.
City
JUNE 22, 2017
AC Transit to increase fares July 1
On July 1, AC Transit will increase the cost of fares and passes for the first time since 2011, according to the AC Transit website.
City
JUNE 22, 2017
AC Transit to increase fares July 1
On July 1, AC Transit will increase the cost of fares and passes for the first time since 2011, according to the AC Transit website.
