Yolanda Banks-Reed, the mother of Shaleem Tindle, spoke to the BART Police Citizen Review Board during Monday's meeting and reminded members that she will not quiet until justice is served.

Family of man shot by BART police protest citizen review board meeting

By Salina Nasir Posted March 14, 2018 9:00 am

Tensions ran high at the BART Police Citizen Review Board (BPCRB) meeting on Monday as the family of a slain Oakland man attended to protest the involved BART Police officer’s return to active duty. On...

A village for the homeless

By Caron Creighton Posted February 20, 2018 11:57 am

The City of Oakland approved a new experimental short-term housing solution, called The Village. After a year of negotiations, they've been granted land by the city, and are building houses for the homeless.

Tales of Two Cities Podcast: Tracks and Borders

By Oakland North Staff Posted November 1, 2017 8:54 am

In this episode of the "Tales of Two Cities" podcast, we explore the different ways we look at tracks and borders — the boundaries that separate us, bring us together, or control our movement.

Last Thursday BART Board of Directors discussed robberies by a mob of teens and how to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Photo by Rachel Loyd.

Two arrested, and BART planning changes, after teen mob attack

By Rachel Loyd Posted May 2, 2017 9:10 am

BART riders are on high alert after a mob of teens robbed passengers two weekends ago. BART Police officials and the agency’s board of directors responded at a board meeting on Thursday with plans to...

Oakland workers adapt to long commutes despite negative affects on their health and personal lives.

Some Bay Area workers commute for hours for the sake of affordable rent

By Mary Newman, Nate Sheidlower and Pablo De La Hoya Posted December 13, 2016 12:00 pm

Cindy Wood spends her weeknights in a vacant apartment at the Pacifica Senior Living facility in Oakland Heights, a long commute away from her husband and children in Santa Rosa. She works as the executive...

Attorney Michael Rains enters Alameda County Courthouse. Photo by Rachel Loyd.

John Burris and Michael Rains: Justice is in the eyes of the beholder

By Rachel Loyd Posted December 13, 2016 9:19 am

Two of the Bay Area's top lawyers often find themselves on opposite sides of high profile police misconduct cases. One is a plaintiff lawyer who often sues police departments, another defends officers in and out...

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivers her second annual State of The City Address at City Hall.

Oakland residents weigh in on issues they believe affect the city

By Katie Parish Posted November 7, 2016 3:05 pm

Reaching for the moon was the theme for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s annual State of the City address on October 14, as she introduced the “Oakland Thrives Moon Shot,” a slate of goals to guide...

New BART cars were unveiled Sunday at MacArthur Station during an open house event. The cars come equipped with electronic maps and brightly colored seating, among other features.

BART unveils new cars ahead of November vote

By Marc Vartabedian Posted October 24, 2016 2:56 pm

BART unveils new cars and gears up for November vote seeking billions of dollars from taxpayers.

BART is changing its schedule; how will it be different?

By Mariela Patron Posted September 17, 2015 4:03 pm

The transportation service began running on an expanded schedule and operating with longer train cars during rush hour.

Riders try out new BART connector to Oakland International Airport

By Sasha Lekach Posted November 24, 2014 9:00 am

The new BART connector to Oakland International Airport has opened after years of construction. The day before the train started running, passengers travelled from across the East Bay to preview the new line.

A soon-to-be extinct AirBART shuttle bus drives past the new "BART to OAK" station about a week before its opening.

“BART to OAK” airport connector to open after years of planning

By Sasha Lekach Posted November 20, 2014 9:00 am

The new $484 million connector line from the Coliseum to Oakland Airport opens Saturday, replacing the AirBART shuttle bus, which has been carrying passengers to the airport since 1986.

BART trains resume running at the West Oakland BART station after a train was held Thursday morning as policed searched for a suspected armed

BART system delayed as police investigate gun report

By Sasha Lekach and Nigel Manuel Posted October 9, 2014 11:01 am

BART commuters experienced a system-wide delay Thursday morning as the BART Police Department investigated a report of a man with a gun possibly boarding a train. BART spokesperson Alicia Trost said a rider called shortly...

Cyclists ride their bikes on the busy border between Oakland and Berkeley. Photo by Nigel Manuel.

New law requires drivers to leave three feet when passing cyclists

By Joshua Escobar and Nigel Manuel Posted September 19, 2014 1:13 pm

The Three Feet for Safety law went into effect this week and meets with mixed reviews.

BART offers free app so riders can report disturbances and crime

By Nigel Manuel Posted September 8, 2014 9:00 am

New BART Watch app allows patrons to report disturbances, crimes in progress, vandalism and panhandling.

Oakland greets the New Year with two protests

By Yolanda Martinez Posted January 1, 2014 5:34 pm

Oakland rang in the New Year with a pair of unauthorized protests; one organized by Occupy Oakland and the other by the Oscar Grant Foundation.

Bike thefts at BART stations are up dramatically

By Yolanda Martinez Posted December 19, 2013 4:56 pm

Bike thefts at BART stations spiked dramatically this summer, according to the latest BART Quarterly Report, as thieves have targeted vulnerable cable lock devices.

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