San Jose arson suspect linked to 9 fires, officials say
An alleged arsonist who was arrested in San Jose this week has been linked to as many as nine fires from BART's Berryessa Fire to a fire in Watson Park, officials say.
An alleged arsonist who was arrested in San Jose this week has been linked to as many as nine fires from BART's Berryessa Fire to a fire in Watson Park, officials say.
Emergency work complicates BART service between Richmond and Millbrae
A track maintenance vehicle derailed overnight, causing the cancelation Wednesday of the Red Line BART service between Richmond and Millbrae stations, BART said.
A track maintenance vehicle derailed overnight, causing the cancelation Wednesday of the Red Line BART service between Richmond and Millbrae stations, BART said.
Major delays all over BART system
There is a major delay system-wide on BART due to emergency track work between West Oakland, 12th Street and Lake Merritt stations, the agency said Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
There is a major delay system-wide on BART due to emergency track work between West Oakland, 12th Street and Lake Merritt stations, the agency said Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
Major delay on BART Transbay tube due to equipment problem
There is a major delay on the BART Transbay Tube due to an equipment problem on a train, the agency said Sunday evening.
There is a major delay on the BART Transbay Tube due to an equipment problem on a train, the agency said Sunday evening.
Why Bay Area transit rescue plan is on hold
A long-term fix for Bay Area transit agencies' budget woes is on pause, after the proposal's authors announced last week they would try to resolve disagreements between agencies and other stakeholders within the region before bringing the bill back.
A long-term fix for Bay Area transit agencies' budget woes is on pause, after the proposal's authors announced last week they would try to resolve disagreements between agencies and other stakeholders within the region before bringing the bill back.
Walnut Creek BART station closed, person on the tracks
The Walnut Creek BART station closed Tuesday morning and no trains are running between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill because of a "major medical emergency" involving a person on the tracks, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
The Walnut Creek BART station closed Tuesday morning and no trains are running between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill because of a "major medical emergency" involving a person on the tracks, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
BART equipment problem halts service between Richmond and Oakland
BART issued a warning Friday morning saying there was no Red or Orange line train service between Richmond and MacArthur station in Oakland because of an equipment problem.
BART issued a warning Friday morning saying there was no Red or Orange line train service between Richmond and MacArthur station in Oakland because of an equipment problem.
Final run of BART's first fleet of train cars
Saturday saw the last ride for the legacy fleet of BART trains. The day started with a festival at MacArthur Station that included food trucks, a raffle, activities for kids and pop-up merchandise for sale, all to commemorate the end of an era.
Saturday saw the last ride for the legacy fleet of BART trains. The day started with a festival at MacArthur Station that included food trucks, a raffle, activities for kids and pop-up merchandise for sale, all to commemorate the end of an era.
BART required to keep elevators, escalators in good shape
BART is now required to do a better job of keeping its station elevators and escalators from breaking down - and keeping them clean.
BART is now required to do a better job of keeping its station elevators and escalators from breaking down - and keeping them clean.
Man dies at East Bay BART station
BART police announced Saturday morning that a man died of a drug overdose at the Walnut Creek BART station Friday night.
BART police announced Saturday morning that a man died of a drug overdose at the Walnut Creek BART station Friday night.
Man arrested for alleged rape near North Concord BART station
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of rape and robbery Monday evening after he allegedly attacked a woman as she walked home from the North Concord BART station.
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of rape and robbery Monday evening after he allegedly attacked a woman as she walked home from the North Concord BART station.
Person in wheelchair struck and injured by BART train in Berkeley
A man in a wheelchair was struck and injured by a BART train at North Berkeley station on Monday, fire officials said.
A man in a wheelchair was struck and injured by a BART train at North Berkeley station on Monday, fire officials said.
BART arrests and gun confiscations are up
BART released new numbers for its crackdown on crime.
BART released new numbers for its crackdown on crime.
Reps. Lee, Swalwell celebrate $30m in federal funds for multimodal project
U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Eric Swalwell, D-Castro Valley, celebrated on Friday after receiving $30 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install about 10 miles of street improvements along the project corridor, which will span from Lake Merritt to Bayfair.
U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Eric Swalwell, D-Castro Valley, celebrated on Friday after receiving $30 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install about 10 miles of street improvements along the project corridor, which will span from Lake Merritt to Bayfair.
Power outage in Orinda affects BART
A power outage affecting about 2,000 PG&E customers was reported Thursday morning in Orinda.
A power outage affecting about 2,000 PG&E customers was reported Thursday morning in Orinda.
Mom of teen killed 'train surfing' on BART warns others not to tempt fate
Train surfing is a dangerous daredevil stunt of riding on top of a moving train, a risky trend floating around on social media.
Train surfing is a dangerous daredevil stunt of riding on top of a moving train, a risky trend floating around on social media.
BART looking for young budding poets in Bay Area
Calling all young budding Bay Area poets. BART has launched its first ever Teen Poetry Contest, offering the opportunity for winning submissions to be read by thousands of riders.
Calling all young budding Bay Area poets. BART has launched its first ever Teen Poetry Contest, offering the opportunity for winning submissions to be read by thousands of riders.
BART track project to close service between Richmond, El Cerrito del Norte this weekend
BART will not be running trains between the Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations this weekend so crews can replace track equipment and remove trees near the trackway.
BART will not be running trains between the Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations this weekend so crews can replace track equipment and remove trees near the trackway.
Teen BART deaths spark serious warnings about 'surfing' on top of trains
Serious warnings are being issued following the death of another Bay Area teenager after he reportedly engaged in a dangerous stunt known as "train surfing," in which a person rides on the roof of a moving train.
Serious warnings are being issued following the death of another Bay Area teenager after he reportedly engaged in a dangerous stunt known as "train surfing," in which a person rides on the roof of a moving train.
BART San Francisco line restored after police activity halted service
As of 12:23 p.m., BART resumed their service on San Francisco lines after service was halted due to police activity.
As of 12:23 p.m., BART resumed their service on San Francisco lines after service was halted due to police activity.