Jerold Chinn
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"I do feel good about the way the direction this is going in, and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.” - BART GM Bob Powers
Clipper 2.0 fixes continue as nearly 4 million cards transition to new system - The Voice of San Francisco
After a disheveled rollout of the Bay Area’s public transit fare payment system last December, transit leaders are cautiously optimistic that the contracted vendor and the Metropolitan Transportation ...
thevoicesf.org
October 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
"I do feel good about the way the direction this is going in, and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.” - BART GM Bob Powers
San Francisco police said a vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday afternoon at the intersection of Anza Street and Arguello Boulevard. The pedestrian had life-threatening injuries and died at the hospital. Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. No arrest has been made.
September 29, 2026 at 8:11 PM
San Francisco police said a vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday afternoon at the intersection of Anza Street and Arguello Boulevard. The pedestrian had life-threatening injuries and died at the hospital. Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. No arrest has been made.
S.F. prosecutors charge man suspected in Muni stabbing that left victim with life-threatening wounds
S.F. prosecutors charge man suspected in Muni stabbing that left victim with life-threatening wounds
San Francisco prosecutors filed multiple charges, including attempted murder and assault, against a man they accused of stabbing a Muni passenger in the South of Market neighborhood last week.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
S.F. prosecutors charge man suspected in Muni stabbing that left victim with life-threatening wounds
A person who spoke during public comment at the MTC Clipper Executive Board said he was missiong $550 in transit benefits under the new Clipper 2.0 system. Staff are talking with him now.
Eek!
Eek!
September 28, 2026 at 7:42 PM
A person who spoke during public comment at the MTC Clipper Executive Board said he was missiong $550 in transit benefits under the new Clipper 2.0 system. Staff are talking with him now.
Eek!
Eek!
A new 40-foot Muni bus was in service on the 6-Hayes/Parnassus on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
September 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
A new 40-foot Muni bus was in service on the 6-Hayes/Parnassus on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
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HeadsUp: The #MOceanView will have hybrid train and bus shuttle service this weekend due to track repair work.
➡️Bus shuttle svc btwn Balboa Park and Broad & Plymouth
➡️Train svc btwn Broad & Plymouth and Embarcadero.
➡️For more details: https://bit.ly/4yOnrjI
➡️Bus shuttle svc btwn Balboa Park and Broad & Plymouth
➡️Train svc btwn Broad & Plymouth and Embarcadero.
➡️For more details: https://bit.ly/4yOnrjI
Emergency M Ocean View Track Work - September 26 & 27, 2026
Event Summary Muni will conduct emergency track repair work on the inbound M Ocean View Line tracks at San Jose and Niagara avenues starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, and running until 1 a....
www.sfmta.com
September 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
HeadsUp: The #MOceanView will have hybrid train and bus shuttle service this weekend due to track repair work.
➡️Bus shuttle svc btwn Balboa Park and Broad & Plymouth
➡️Train svc btwn Broad & Plymouth and Embarcadero.
➡️For more details: https://bit.ly/4yOnrjI
➡️Bus shuttle svc btwn Balboa Park and Broad & Plymouth
➡️Train svc btwn Broad & Plymouth and Embarcadero.
➡️For more details: https://bit.ly/4yOnrjI
Moving Museums: Muni’s Vintage Buses and Trains Have Another Weekend Out on the Town
Moving Museums: Muni’s Vintage Buses and Trains Have Another Weekend Out on the Town
Thousands showed out to Embarcadero Plaza to peruse the display of Muni’s historical fleet.
www.theguardsman.com
September 22, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Moving Museums: Muni’s Vintage Buses and Trains Have Another Weekend Out on the Town
My ride is here.
Deuce in Las Vegas.
Deuce in Las Vegas.
September 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
My ride is here.
Deuce in Las Vegas.
Deuce in Las Vegas.
I have the week off and heading to Vegas.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I have the week off and heading to Vegas.
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What's going to happen with the Sunshine Task Force at tomorrow's Rules Committee?
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Sunshine Task Force, data center ban, e-bike safety, ambassador pay to be mulled by supervisors this week - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco’s transparency watchdog will get a chance to come back to life Monday, when the Board of Supervisors considers appointments to nine of the 11 voting seats on the Sunshine Ordinance Task ...
thevoicesf.org
September 14, 2026 at 12:48 AM
What's going to happen with the Sunshine Task Force at tomorrow's Rules Committee?
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I think I need to be banned from this too. Anyone else?
I just signed legislation banning addictive social media features like infinite scroll for users under 16 and regulating chatbot companion usage by minors.
California will not stand by while unregulated technology puts our children at risk.
California will not stand by while unregulated technology puts our children at risk.
September 10, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I think I need to be banned from this too. Anyone else?
SFMTA seeks five-year exemption from zero-bus emission state requirements
SFMTA seeks five-year exemption from zero-bus emission state requirements - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco transportation officials will ask the state for exemptions from the mandate that large transit agencies start purchasing zero-emission buses by a specific timeline. The California Air Re...
thevoicesf.org
September 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
SFMTA seeks five-year exemption from zero-bus emission state requirements
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Train service has resumed between San Bruno and Colma stations. Expect residual delays in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO Airport, and Millbrae directions as service is being restored in the area.
September 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Train service has resumed between San Bruno and Colma stations. Expect residual delays in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO Airport, and Millbrae directions as service is being restored in the area.
Reposted by Jerold Chinn
There is currently no service between San Bruno and Colma stations, and there are major delays south of Daly City. The disruption is not having a significant impact on service north of Daly City. This is due to a train control issue at South San Francisco.
September 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
There is currently no service between San Bruno and Colma stations, and there are major delays south of Daly City. The disruption is not having a significant impact on service north of Daly City. This is due to a train control issue at South San Francisco.
Unfortunate and sad news.
Important news: We’ve decided to shut down The Frisc. Thanks to everyone for your support and attention all these years — nearly a decade, in fact. See our full announcement at thefrisc.com/important-ne....
Important News from The Frisc
We have sad news to relay. We’ve decided to shut down The Frisc. We have a couple more stories to publish, then we’ll wrap up by the end of September. We’re grateful for everyone’s support during…
thefrisc.com
September 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Unfortunate and sad news.
Reposted by Jerold Chinn
There is up to a major delay on the San Francisco Line in the East Bay, SFO Aiport, Millbrae, and Daly City directions due to equipment problems on the track near Daly City and West Oakland stations.
September 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
There is up to a major delay on the San Francisco Line in the East Bay, SFO Aiport, Millbrae, and Daly City directions due to equipment problems on the track near Daly City and West Oakland stations.
I went to the number one spot today before reading this story.
We staged a San Francisco croissant showdown. It ended in a major upset.
We thought we knew S.F.’s best croissant. Then we blind tasted 14 of them
We staged a San Francisco croissant showdown. It ended in a major upset.
bit.ly
September 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
I went to the number one spot today before reading this story.
Do you like the plug-style back door on Muni buses? You'll be seeing a lot more of these buses.
September 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Do you like the plug-style back door on Muni buses? You'll be seeing a lot more of these buses.
Transit Month kicks off in San Francisco as city leaders rally support for transit ballot measures
Transit Month kicks off in San Francisco as city leaders rally support for transit ballot measures - The Voice of San Francisco
Transit advocates and city elected officials kicked off Transit Month at San Francisco City Hall on Monday morning. But this year’s launch of the month-long celebration of all things transit, includin...
thevoicesf.org
September 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Transit Month kicks off in San Francisco as city leaders rally support for transit ballot measures
Most of the SFMTA's LRV4 Muni light rail vehicles have been delivered. Director of Transit Brent Jones said in a transit update to the SFMTA board that 217 of 219 vehicles have been delivered.
September 1, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Most of the SFMTA's LRV4 Muni light rail vehicles have been delivered. Director of Transit Brent Jones said in a transit update to the SFMTA board that 217 of 219 vehicles have been delivered.
My ride this morning to City Hall.
September 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
My ride this morning to City Hall.
Students from Lowell High School's Transit Club joined San Francisco transportation officials on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, to celebrate a new transit stop for the 28R-19th Avenue Rapid at Eucalyptus Drive and 19th Avenue.
September 1, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Students from Lowell High School's Transit Club joined San Francisco transportation officials on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, to celebrate a new transit stop for the 28R-19th Avenue Rapid at Eucalyptus Drive and 19th Avenue.
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The sold-out event drew more than 50,000 fans to Moscone Center each of its three days, with huge lines for 8,000 limited edition pins.
S.F. Pokémon mega-convention cancels pin giveaway amid massive crowds
The sold-out event drew more than 50,000 fans to Moscone Center each of its three days, with huge lines for 8,000 limited edition pins.
bit.ly
August 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The sold-out event drew more than 50,000 fans to Moscone Center each of its three days, with huge lines for 8,000 limited edition pins.
‘At Each Other’s Throats’: Infighting And City Hall Warning Roil Ocean Avenue Association
San Francisco Nonprofit Told To Get Its Governance In Order
“We're here to make sure the corridor thrives. We can't do it at each other's throats,” one board member said at the nonprofit's quarterly meeting.
www.inglesidelight.com
August 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
‘At Each Other’s Throats’: Infighting And City Hall Warning Roil Ocean Avenue Association