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SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
13 hours ago

Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer - San Jose Spotlight

Rod Diridon Sr. significantly shaped Santa Clara County's transit system and advocated for social equity until his passing at age 87.
#bay-area-transit
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago
San Francisco

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Weekend Roundup: Regional Transit Measure Update, More Art at Sunset Dunes... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Regional transit measures are critical to avoid severe service cuts in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
fromThe Mercury News
11 hours ago

San Jose: Starbucks closes another downtown coffeehouse

Starbucks has closed its downtown San Jose shop at 150 S. First St., following the closure of another location at San Pedro Square a year prior.
Coffee
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
#rod-diridon
Portland food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Southwest calls this SFO route a 'bellwether' for California travel

Southwest Airlines has reinstated daily flights from San Francisco to Hollywood Burbank Airport, signaling increased investment in the route.
#housing-development
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 day ago

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

A 25-story housing complex at the Marina Safeway site is now conceivable due to changes in state laws affecting local development control.
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 day ago

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

A 25-story housing complex at the Marina Safeway site is now conceivable due to changes in state laws affecting local development control.
#high-speed-rail
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Thursday Morning What's Up: Merced High-Speed Rail Station Could Be Rebranded as 'Yosemite'

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Thursday Morning What's Up: Merced High-Speed Rail Station Could Be Rebranded as 'Yosemite'

SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row (San Jose)

Support small businesses by visiting the April Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row featuring handmade goods from local makers.
#san-jose
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
California
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

San Jose's Tunnel Vision Challenge

A one-mile tunnel connecting Diridon Station, Guadalupe River Trail/Adobe HQ, Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and SJSU would improve downtown transit connectivity and student access.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
#artificial-intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago
Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Philbrick: The challenge of implementing AI in transportation - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces an implementation problem in integrating AI into transportation systems despite having the necessary technology and data.
Typography
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

UNS and Settanta7 Selected to Design Turin Metro Line 2 as a 32-Station Network

UNS's design for Turin's Metro Line 2 emphasizes flow, integrating urban identity and mobility through a modular approach across 32 stations.
Austin
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Marvell scales up networking to extend Nvidia AI ecosystem | Computer Weekly

Marvell Technology joins Nvidia AI ecosystem to enhance infrastructure development with a $2bn investment.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
SF food
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
#bart
fromsfist.com
19 hours ago
San Francisco

Monday Morning Headlines: 'Equipment Problem' Causes Delays, Smoke at Embarcadero Station

fromsf.streetsblog.org
2 months ago
San Francisco

Two-Item Tuesday: BART Ridership Still Climbing - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART ridership rose 13.5% in December to 172,173 riders; service improvements boost return while funding shortfalls threaten cuts; Caltrain and VTA prep Super Bowl.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
San Francisco

BART partners with Uber to offer discounted rides to, from some Bay Area stations

BART and Uber integrated apps so riders can plan and pay for combined trips at all 50 stations, with temporary $5 discounts at ten stations.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
19 hours ago

Monday Morning Headlines: 'Equipment Problem' Causes Delays, Smoke at Embarcadero Station

BART's Embarcadero Station experienced delays due to equipment issues, while shootings occurred in San Francisco and gas prices rose to $6 per gallon.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
Online marketing
fromThe Cool Down
5 days ago

Resident shares photo of giant, driver-distracting billboard in neighborhood

Mobile billboards are criticized for intruding on public spaces and contributing to advertising saturation and environmental issues.
US news
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

"To address housing affordability in our community, we need all types of affordable housing options, including affordable ownership opportunities that allow individuals and families an opportunity to build equity alongside housing stability," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong.
East Bay real estate
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

San Francisco fire truck crashes with historic Muni streetcar on The Embarcadero

A San Francisco fire truck collided with a historic Muni streetcar, causing delays on the F Market line but no reported injuries.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

San Francisco proposes major water, sewer rate increases by summer to upgrade infrastructure

San Francisco residents may face a 23% increase in water and sewer bills to fund infrastructure upgrades.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
#vta
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

Big Ave in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

At only 10-yes, 10-years old, this Vallejo artist is already taking the Yay by storm with her flow. She's already impressed LaRussell, who saw her singing along to every word of his track, "Sprinkle Me," four years ago when she was six. This kid has got T-A-L-E-N-T!
NYC music
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
16 hours ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Caltrain to close stations if transit tax doesn't pass

"Caltrain and BART would very likely be looking at shutting down passenger service," Deputy Director of Policy Development Melissa Jones said. "In that case, the agencies would be focused on maintenance, trying to secure our assets, keep everything safe while we regroup for the future."
San Francisco
#clipper-20
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

Clipper's 2.0 upgrade has faced significant technical issues, with only 1.5 million of 15 million users successfully transitioning.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Bay Area transit contractor pledges to fix Clipper glitches in 61 days

Clipper 2.0 launched with issues, causing significant delays and operational glitches during its initial rollout.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

Clipper's 2.0 upgrade has faced significant technical issues, with only 1.5 million of 15 million users successfully transitioning.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Bay Area transit contractor pledges to fix Clipper glitches in 61 days

Clipper 2.0 launched with issues, causing significant delays and operational glitches during its initial rollout.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Half of Caltrain deaths were in Palo Alto

Half of the 10 Caltrain deaths in 2024 occurred in Palo Alto, with victims ranging from age 15 to 67, and all cases closed as suicides except one homeless man struck in San Jose.
#downtown-revitalization
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose could be on the cusp of a transformation. Meet the new CEO of one its biggest stakeholders

San Jose's downtown attracted nearly half a million visitors during Super Bowl week, demonstrating significant potential for economic revitalization through major events despite ongoing challenges with office vacancies and development slowdown.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose could be on the cusp of a transformation. Meet the new CEO of one its biggest stakeholders

San Jose's downtown attracted nearly half a million visitors during Super Bowl week, demonstrating significant potential for economic revitalization through major events despite ongoing challenges with office vacancies and development slowdown.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

After over 45 years of daily service, Golden Gate Transit will be massively cutting service to Marin County's southernmost Highway 101 bus pad stops effective April 12, as part of the inter-agency MASCOTS plan that overhauls public transit in Marin and Sonoma counties.
San Francisco
Alternative transportation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mallon: Six years later, speeding up San Jose transit is finally paying off - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose achieved a 20% increase in bus speeds through transit signal priority implementation, demonstrating that advocating for transit-first policies can produce measurable results.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Could the $590 million transit bailout impact San Jose's BART extension? One state legislator thinks so

A $590 million Bay Area transit bailout risks delaying San Jose's BART extension by tapping into capital project funding, though supporters argue repayment mechanisms protect future allocations.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose Advances Plans for 272 Affordable Homes Along West San Carlos Street

A 272-unit fully affordable apartment building is under development at 860 West San Carlos Street, featuring diverse unit sizes and transit-oriented amenities near Diridon Station.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose office building becomes Silicon Valley success story

One Santana West, a 370,000-square-foot Santana Row office building, is effectively fully leased and attracting forward-thinking, growth-focused tenants.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California county considers adopting costliest transit ride in the state

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System faces a roughly $500 million funding gap over the next four years, but it's not due to diminishing services. Regional riders are enthusiastic about the transit system - it has one of the fastest growing riderships in the country and ranks third for the number of passenger trips and passenger miles in California. However, like other major transit agencies such as BART, the MTS kept things moving after the pandemic through one-time emergency funds from federal and state subsidies.
California
#bikeshare
Travel
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

How to Get Between San Francisco and Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium Without a Car

Travel between San Francisco and Santa Clara ranges from $11–$13 public transit trips taking about 90 minutes to $65–$200 rideshares with variable time due to traffic.
Mental health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Diridon: San Jose mayor is meeting the homeless housing challenge - San Jose Spotlight

A subset of homeless individuals with severe mental illness or addiction require supervised inpatient care; deinstitutionalization removed those long-term options, creating gaps in treatment.
US news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mallon: 2026 sports events will test Silicon Valley's transit system - San Jose Spotlight

Bay Area transit agencies are increasing service and coordination to handle massive ridership for Super Bowl 60 and other major 2026 events.
Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Philbrick: Is our infrastructure ready for autonomous vehicles? - San Jose Spotlight

Autonomous vehicles promise safer, cleaner mobility but require resilient infrastructure because failures can cause dangerous behavior and undermine public trust amid rapid market growth.
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Google's Downtown West Vision

Google's Downtown West will transform an industrial area near Diridon Station into a mixed-use district with offices, thousands of homes, retail, cultural venues, and parks.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Tamien Station Apartments Open as Affordable Housing Near San Jose Transit

Tamien Station Apartments is San Jose's first new transit-oriented housing development in more than 20 years. Situated next to the Tamien Light Rail and Caltrain station on Lick Avenue, the project offers 135 units that connect residents directly to public transportation for easier commutes and daily travel. Units include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments available to families earning below 60 percent of the area median income.
Real estate
California
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

East San Jose's Light Rail Extension Advances Toward 2028 Opening

VTA's 2.4-mile Orange Line extension connects East San Jose to regional transit, adds two stations, and targets a 2028 opening with a $650M+ budget.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

BART loses service through Transbay Tube, downtown San Francisco

A computer network hardware failure disrupted BART service across multiple lines Thursday morning, affecting Transbay Tube and downtown San Francisco routes until repairs were completed by 9:15 a.m.
East Bay real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Downtown San Jose Then and Now: 1975 to Today

Photographs from 1975 reveal Downtown San Jose's transformation from low-rise, open streets and parking lots to denser, tree-lined urban core with towers and cultural spaces.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Major Mountain View intersection gets new traffic signal - San Jose Spotlight

A new signal, AI video detection, and roadway changes were installed at Rengstorff and Latham to reduce collisions and improve safety.
East Bay real estate
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Eyes on the Street: Shrinking the Gap Between Fruitvale BART and the Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

Eastern Alameda construction will add a roundabout, safer bike/ped lead-up, and an off-street trail connection, but the Fruitvale/Miller Sweeney bridge gap remains.
California
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose's AI Boost Makes Bus Rides Quicker and Greener Citywide

Citywide AI signal-priority system cuts San Jose bus travel times by about 20% across all 24 routes, improving sustainability, safety, and rider experience.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Super Bowl sets South Bay public transit ridership record - San Jose Spotlight

Public transit to Levi's Stadium during the Super Bowl reached a record 30,000 trips, moving about 20% of attendees despite some crowding and delays.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Amtrak announces big changes for travelers on key Calif. route for Super Bowl

Amtrak will require reservations and adjust schedules, parking, and access on Feb. 8 for Capitol Corridor service to accommodate Super Bowl ridership.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Mountain View approves plan to close downtown train crossing to cars - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will close Castro Street at the downtown Caltrain tracks and permanently divert vehicle traffic while maintaining pedestrian and bicycle crossings and adding bike lanes.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
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