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san francisco freelance journalist | award-winning transit reporter | born and raised in s.f. | food | contact: jeroldreportsnews@gmail.com | signal thisisjerold.48

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S.F. driver accused of killing family of 4 in West Portal crash likely to avoid prison time The woman prosecutors said killed a family of four after ramming into a bus stop with her car in San Franciscoโ€™s West Portal neighborhood will avoid jail time after changing her plea in court.

S.F. driver accused of killing family of 4 in West Portal crash likely to avoid prison time

Gift article.

14.02.2026 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said that they recorded about 3.4 million trips (Feb. 2- Feb. 8) on Muni during Super LX and events in the city. The weekdays averaged nearly 550,000 trips taken.

13.02.2026 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last pull-ins for the 14 Mission and 22 Fillmore: 6:00 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.

Last pull-in for the 5 Fulton (this will be the final pull-in into the yard): 6 15 a.m.

The SFMTA said to meet in front of Potrero Yard on the sidewalk at the "tower" on Mariposa Street.

13.02.2026 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Early tomorrow AM, Feb. 14, you can show your love for Muni's 111-year-old Potrero Yard as it closes for a major renovation.

You can welcome the Muni buses and operators that pull into the yard one last time.

13.02.2026 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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S.F. teachers strike is over as school district and union reach tentative agreement The teachers union and the school district officials agreed to a deal that would end the strike after four days.

The San Francisco teachers strike is over as the school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement, a $183 million deal increasing educators salaries and health care benefits in a two-year contract.

Schools will remain closed Friday, with classrooms open again on Wednesday.

13.02.2026 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: San Francisco Unified School District campuses will be closed Friday amid a teachers strike poised to enter a fifth day: nbcbay.com/Wu2JELR

13.02.2026 01:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Heads up SFUSD parents/guardians: Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to school officials.

09.02.2026 22:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fans jump out of cars on Highway 237 near the Great American Parkway exit as traffic is already getting backed up at 11:30 am.

08.02.2026 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

In what has become an annual tradition to celebrate the Lunar New Year, San Francisco will offer free one-hour parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage from Feb. 8 through March 8 and free Muni rides on March 7, the day of the Chinese New Year Parade.

08.02.2026 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Folks must be busy because the campaign for the regional transit ballot measure is also collecting signatures to get its measure on the Nov. 3 ballot in five counties, including in San Francisco.

05.02.2026 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Stronger Muni for All campaign intends to collect signatures to place a parcel tax measure to fund Muni operations on the Nov. 3 ballot.

05.02.2026 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Potential Muni service cuts draw concerns from community and labor leaders if November ballot measures fail - The Voice of San Francisco Labor, business, and transit advocacy groups are expressing concerns about the future of San Franciscoโ€™s Muni system. Transportation officials have shared that service cuts might be necessary if one o...

๐Ÿš Community & labor leaders warn that if the regional sales tax and parcel tax on the November ballot fail, the SFMTA may cut up to 20 Muni routes, stop service by 9 p.m., reduce cable cars, and lay off thousands of workers. More details: thevoicesf.org/potential-mu...

05.02.2026 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And he didn't say which sundae he was referencing but said it costs about $17.50.

04.02.2026 01:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"I think that if we are priced comparable to a Ghirardelli Sundae, I think that's pretty reasonable when you consider the value that people get on that cable car ride." - SFMTA Board Director Alfonso Felder

Context: Part of a discussion today at the SFMTA board workshop on cable car fares.

04.02.2026 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The loan will act as bridge funding ahead of the November election that presumably will have a regional sales tax measure to fund transit. If passed, those funds wouldn't trickle into transit agencies until mid-2027.

31.01.2026 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The MTC yesterday announced an agreement with the governor's office and the state's Department of Finance on a $590 million loan to Bay Area transit agencies to prevent service cuts during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1).

31.01.2026 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of protesters took to San Franciscoโ€™s Ocean Beach on Saturday to create a piece of human art in response to recent fatal shootings by immigration agents in Minneapolis.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Stephen Lam

31.01.2026 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 500    ๐Ÿ” 138    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
Board of Directors Special Meeting, February 3, 2026 Watch Board meeting online Building Security Checkโ€‘In: All attendees will be required to sign in with building security on the ground floor and present a valid photo ID before proceeding to the meetin...

If you haven't reviewed the SFMTA board workshop slide deck, you may want to. Link to agenda, materials and how to watch/attend the meeting on Tuesday: www.sfmta.com/calendar/boa...

30.01.2026 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Waymo is allowed to operate at SFO for select passengers. Starts today.

29.01.2026 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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S.F. private high school has three cases of active tuberculosis San Francisco public health officials have identified three active tuberculosis cases among the school community at Archbishop Riordan High School.

San Francisco public health officials have identified three active tuberculosis cases among the school community at Archbishop Riordan High School.

28.01.2026 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Lowell journalism teacher wins reinstatement - The Voice of San Francisco A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ordered the San Francisco Unified School District to reinstate Eric Gustafson as the journalism teacher and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Lowell ...

A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ordered the San Francisco Unified School District to reinstate Eric Gustafson as the journalism teacher and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Lowell High School.

thevoicesf.org/lowell-journ...

28.01.2026 02:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The other spot at the station is having issues with flooding. And let's not forget there are kiosks at the Union Square station.

27.01.2026 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At yesterday's hearing on the Central Subway, I was more interested in who is moving into this kiosk spot at the Chinatown station. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Apparently someone is close to leasing the space. If you know who it is, hit me up.

27.01.2026 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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City College Of San Francisco Breaks Ground On Arts Center The $180 million Diego Rivera Performing Arts Center is set to open in Fall 2028.

'Momentous Occasion': City College Breaks Ground On $180M Arts Center

27.01.2026 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bay Area transit advocates to begin signature drive for regional tax to prevent service cuts - The Voice of San Francisco Bay Area leaders and transit advocates are gearing up to launch a campaign to save public transit from potential drastic budget cuts that could result in service reductions.ย  On Friday, a coalition ca...

Bay Area transit advocates to begin signature drive for regional tax to prevent service cuts

22.01.2026 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view - The Voice of San Francisco History and public transit buffs can take a step back in time to see how people traveled on San Franciscoโ€™s transit system as part of a new free photo exhibition at City Hall.ย  The exhibition highligh...

City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view

21.01.2026 16:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Not acceptableโ€™: BART publishes report on 9 major disruptions over a few months Taken together, these mishaps create the impression of a rail system in constant triage, which might erode public trust and complicate BARTโ€™s efforts to secure a financial bailout.

Taken together, these mishaps create the impression of a rail system in constant triage, which might erode public trust and complicate BARTโ€™s efforts to secure a financial bailout.

21.01.2026 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

UPDATE: We are currently conducting our track and signal infrastructure checks before full #subwaysvc can resume.

19.01.2026 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thousands gather to celebrate Bob Weirโ€™s legacy at S.F. "homecoming"

๐Ÿ“ธ: Stephen Lam and Yoshi James

17.01.2026 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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17.01.2026 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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