Update: BART service restored after man who walked on tracks apprehended
Service between Ashby and El Cerrito in the Warm Springs, Richmond and Millbrae directions were suspended Wednesday morning.
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Beloved Berkeley newspaper seller says goodbye
Ural Dixon has been selling the San Francisco Chronicle at North Berkeley BART since 2007. Dwindling sales mean he will be out of a job after Friday. In this video story, commuters who appreciate his cheerful greetings and taste in music describe why they will miss him.
BART wants to dock contractor $2.4M for delays in renovating Downtown Berkeley BART
USS Cal Builders is disputing the charges, saying BART made numerous changes to the plans which led to the delay.
BART paper ticket sales to end in downtown Berkeley and other stations
BART is asking riders to get onboard with Clipper cards — and removing paper ticket sales from four of its stations to spur the transition. The transit agency says it will phase out all paper ticket sales in 2020.
Update: Fire on Berkeley BART tracks stopped trains but normal service is back
A fire on the BART tracks stopped service between the North Berkeley and El Cerrito stations. Trains began again around 3:30 p.m.
Remembering Susan Meadows Hone, a former vice mayor of Berkeley
Susan also served as a member of the BART Board of Directors. She was active in many civic and cultural organizations as well.
BART development in North Berkeley could yield hundreds of housing units
The City Council unanimously voted to work with BART on the planning process, and established Berkeley's broad vision for the site.
Opinion: Should BART be in the real estate business in Berkeley?
There are many better sites for building housing than the North Berkeley BART station. San Pablo Avenue corridor is well-suited for multi-family homes, for instance.
‘Troubleshooting on the fly’: Riding in the cab with a BART operator
During an afternoon ride, BART operator Damian Lacey explained the ins and outs of his job.
Beloved Downtown Berkeley BART newspaper vendor in hospice care
Station agents and customers say John Allen is personable, witty and kind. Cards and letters for him can be sent to an address posted on his newspaper stand.
Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza, a new public space for the city, to open Oct. 18
The renovated plaza will have café tables and chairs, new trees, a sculpture, a sound installation, and a stage for the dozen of live performances planned each month.
Update: Man released from under BART train had attempted suicide
The North Berkeley BART station was reopened at around 1 p.m.
