Today's News Roundup

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Berkeleyside

BART fares will increase 5.5% in 2025
Local News Matters

BART to ring in new year with fare increase; 5.5% hike to add extra $14M for operations
Marin Independent Journal

SMART offers free rides in exchange for toy donations
The Oaklandside

OakDOT wants to remove 100 bus shelters for safety, but not everyone’s happy about it
Fairfield Daily Republic

SB1 gas tax called 'godsend' for Solano County roadwork
Mercury News

JetBlue cuts San Jose and other US routes, drops some European summer services
SF Gate

An SF entrepreneur wants to disrupt Tahoe with an electric, hydrofoil ferry
San Francisco Chronicle

Trump’s return to the White House could mean more doom for BART
KQED

BART May Rename Oakland’s Lake Merritt Station. It Could Cost $750,000
Mercury News

BART fares going up by 5.5% on Jan. 1
Press Democrat

Weigh in on scope of environmental study of Chanate Road hospital campus redevelopment at upcoming meeting
Sonoma Index-Tribune

Sonoma Developmental Center housing plan sees another major setback
Marin Independent Journal

San Rafael approves funds for affordable housing acquisition
San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland approves plan for hundreds of apartments at former art school campus
San Mateo Daily Journal

San Mateo’s Kiku Crossing nearly full
Mercury News

Strange job alert: This Bay Area lighthouse is looking for a new keeper
Knee Deep Times

Training Future Farmers To Grow More Than Food
Contra Costa News

MTC/ABAG Award $8.5 Million for Environmental Projects
Marin Independent Journal

Marin park managers complete Roy’s Redwoods revamp