BART board discusses report showing racial disparities in citations
BART released the data last week, showing that black riders received more than half of the citations for "quality of life" offenses, such as fare evasion, disruptive behavior and eating, drinking or smoking on trains, in both 2018 and 2019.
BART released the data last week, showing that black riders received more than half of the citations for "quality of life" offenses, such as fare evasion, disruptive behavior and eating, drinking or smoking on trains, in both 2018 and 2019.
BART moves closer to future Fremont station
The city says the Irvington District is a historic district with a lot of older buildings, and many industrial businesses.
The city says the Irvington District is a historic district with a lot of older buildings, and many industrial businesses.
BART train dispute turns to elevator scuffle involving knife, stun gun and Mace
"Some crazy guy was provoking us,” Alohi Alesana said. “And next thing I know, I had to defend myself. We were fighting in the elevator. He took out his knife and was trying to stab me so I Maced him. I put him down so he wouldn't hurt any of us."
"Some crazy guy was provoking us,” Alohi Alesana said. “And next thing I know, I had to defend myself. We were fighting in the elevator. He took out his knife and was trying to stab me so I Maced him. I put him down so he wouldn't hurt any of us."
Defense rests in Cowell trial: Jailhouse calls reveal his lucid conversations with aunt
For most of his murder trial, John Lee Cowell has refused to come to court. On Thursday before the defense rested its case, they called more witnesses to the stand. One of those witnesses spoke out in Cowell’s defense.
For most of his murder trial, John Lee Cowell has refused to come to court. On Thursday before the defense rested its case, they called more witnesses to the stand. One of those witnesses spoke out in Cowell’s defense.
BART's new Sunday schedule rolls out as transit agency works to improve service
Here's information on what's changed during BART's Sunday train service.
Here's information on what's changed during BART's Sunday train service.
Teen shot by BART police expected to survive, police say
Two officers fired shots at a man armed with a gun. The man, who has not been identified, is expected to survive, the transit agency said Sunday morning.
Two officers fired shots at a man armed with a gun. The man, who has not been identified, is expected to survive, the transit agency said Sunday morning.
New Sunday schedule on BART begins
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Man shot by BART police expected to survive
Police have not identified the man,
Police have not identified the man,
Sunday schedule changes on BART begin
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Man shot on BART platform by police expected to survive
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
BART police shoot armed man on El Cerrito del Norte platform, station closed
Officers responded to the station after they received a report of a domestic disturbance aboard a northound train involving a young man and young woman.
Officers responded to the station after they received a report of a domestic disturbance aboard a northound train involving a young man and young woman.
BART police shoot armed man while responding to reported domestic disturbance
Greg Liggins reports from El Cerrito.
Greg Liggins reports from El Cerrito.
BART Police provide the first details of Saturday's officer-involved shooting
The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Saturday at the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Saturday at the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
CHP Oakland takes BART assault suspect into custody, transit agency says
California Highway Patrol-Oakland have taken a BART assault suspect into custody Thursday evening, the transit agency says.
California Highway Patrol-Oakland have taken a BART assault suspect into custody Thursday evening, the transit agency says.
BART loses millions of night and weekend riders: report
Outside the peak commute times, ridership dropped — from 62.2 million in 2015 to 52.7 million last year.
Outside the peak commute times, ridership dropped — from 62.2 million in 2015 to 52.7 million last year.
Timeline: BART to Silicon Valley project
Right now, the end of the BART line is in the East Bay. But in 2030, commuters should be able to continue on BART and VTA from Warm Springs in Fremont, all the way to Santa Clara.
Right now, the end of the BART line is in the East Bay. But in 2030, commuters should be able to continue on BART and VTA from Warm Springs in Fremont, all the way to Santa Clara.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.