Today's News Roundup

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead. — Credit

Noah Berger

San Francisco Chronicle

BART will stop accepting paper tickets soon. Here's what to know
Oaklandside

‘Sky’s the limit’: Caltrans is getting serious about replacing I-980
Mercury News

Here are tips to keep Halloween fun and safe: Roadshow
Mercury News

Huge San Jose housing development is eyed at ex-Fry’s Electronics site
Mercury News

Tech moguls used ‘strong-armed’ tactics to buy Bay Area land for secret city, farmers say
Marin Independent Journal

Marin Housing Authority moves to collect $326K in back rent
San Francisco Chronicle

S.F. struggles are causing ‘weak demand’ and rent concessions, apartment landlords say
Sacramento Bee

California’s budget gap is likely to grow as state tax collections fall far below projections
San Francisco Chronicle

California Senate race is once-in-generation decision for voters. Here are 5 things to know now
Los Angeles Times

Hidden costs for remote workers moving out of California
San Francisco Chronicle

Is S.F. really the epicenter of AI? Here’s what the latest data shows
San Francisco Chronicle

‘We have to stop’: Plan for fossil-fuel drilling on the flanks of San Francisco Bay draws protest
Oaklandside

Judge rules against Oakland in coal trial