John Cowell, accused killer in Nia Wilson case, testifies in his own murder trial
The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.
BART deploys 10 unarmed ambassadors in new pilot program
Under a pilot program that began Monday, 10 new unarmed ambassadors broke off into two-person teams and patrols to become an extra set of eyes and ears for police, and to provide an extra layer of security for passengers.
Series of BART schedule and operational changes starts Monday
Among the more significant adjustments will be on the Antioch line, where most trains that have been originating westbound terminating eastbound at Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre during weekday morning peak periods will now do so at Concord.
EMT student, BART police help save man overdosing at Civic Center Station
Nicholas Stallcup was waiting for a friend to catch an 11:30 p.m. train from the Civic Center Station to the MacArthur Station when he descended the station stairwell to find a man on the floor, police said.
New schedule for South Bay BART extension expected in March
The new Milpitas and Berryessa stations were originally scheduled to open in 2019 but that date has been pushed back several times, with the latest happening in November.
Officer describes trying to save Nia Wilson's life at Oakland BART station
A former BART police officer testified Thursday that he unsuccessfully tried to save the life of 18-year-old Nia Wilson after she was stabbed on the platform of the MacArthur BART station in Oakland in 2018.
Suspect on trial for murder of Nia Wilson thrown out of court
John Lee Cowell, 29, is charged with murder and attempted murder for allegedly stabbing Wilson and her sister, 26-year-old Letifah Wilson, on the platform at the MacArthur station at 9:36 p.m. on July 22, 2018.
BART will launch schedule and service changes Feb. 10
Changes to BART train schedules intended to improve service will begin Feb. 10, officials announced this week.
BART to build canopies over entrances at San Francisco stations
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday approved a plan to install canopies and gates at entrances at downtown San Francisco stations.
Smoldering cable causes BART delay in San Bruno
Fire crews in San Bruno were called to assist.
Bay Area transit agencies push for bus-only lane on Bay Bridge
East Bay bus carrier AC Transit will hear its resolution when it meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the district's second floor boardroom at 1600 Franklin St. in Oakland
Billionaire candidate Bloomberg rides BART to Oakland, meets with Mayor Schaaf
The 14th richest person in the world took BART on Friday, heading from San Francisco to Oakland where he met with Mayor Libby Schaaf outside Beauty’s Bagel Shop on Franklin Street.
BART deploys 12 new officers on trains to tackle crime
BART deployed a new team of officers on Monday to monitor trains and platforms as part of Chief Ed Alvarez's plan to reduce crime.
BART board approves $798M contract for new train control system
The new system, to be installed over the next 11 years, will replace the current system installed in 1972.
Case against man accused of fatal Hayward BART stabbing is suspended
Brim is scheduled to return to court on Monday for a mental competency hearing before another judge, Superior Court Judge Michael Gaffey.
New BART police chief announced, goals include more officers
He became the interim chief in May after the retirement on Carlos Rojas.
BART board unanimously approves ambassador program and wireless upgrades
Under consideration is whether to add 10 unarmed employees walking around the trains and platforms