In July, Berkeley-based writer Janet Goldberg published her first novel, “The Proprietor’s Song” (Regal House). The story opens with a description of navigation that propels the tale – and the reader’s mind – into motion.
About a year after the start of the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, the Chapman family finally got back on BART. It was an occasion four-year-old Bryce had been dreaming of for months after an arduous year of sheltering in place with his parents, Kirsten and Russ.
Photo courtesy of Berkeley Farmers' Market.
When you want straight-from-the-earth goodness, farmers’ markets have got you covered. Bring out your inner chef with the rainbow array of fruits, veggies and flowers—plus vendors of artisanal baked goods, meats and more. Take BART to any of our top 10 farmers’ markets to load up on fresh ingredients and fresh air.
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Kiana Leong pictured in her graduation photos at Downtown Berkeley Station. All photos courtesy of Julianne Han.
For Kiana Leong, a BART ride is like a yardstick for her life.
Image courtesy of Concord 4th of July.
It's never a bad idea to avoid driving on the Fourth of July, especially when BART can take you to many of the parades and firework displays across the Bay Area.
The basics of BART on July 4th
Oakland's Fox Theater is set up like a grand film house even though it now hosts live music events. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay.
It’s no surprise that theater districts and live performance hubs are thoughtfully placed near BART stations since venues that draw crowds also draw cars and traffic. Luckily, BART is close to a number of the Bay Area’s most enticing performance venues. We rounded up some of the best places to catch a live show where you can leave the car (and the parking headaches) behind.
May was National Bike Month so we're making sure our readers know the in's and out's of bringing bikes on BART, year-round. If you're curious about bringing your bike on BART, or, maybe, you've mastered this process but want ideas on where to ride after combining a BART + bike trip, keep scrolling!
Bringing a bike on BART can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Below are a few simple tips to have a safe and pleasant BART+bike experience for yourself and your fellow passengers.
Natural wines are delicious and great to share with friends and food. Photo courtesy of Yelp.
Global industrial winemaking is a three hundred billion dollar industry, yet the “Two-Buck Chucks” of the world aren’t making headlines. It's the urban and suburban wine guys who fuel the Bay Area wine fans to flock to natural wine shops, bars, restaurants and tasting rooms with food truck food, upcycled pizza, and a low-alcohol buzz. We found some great options in the natural wine scene, all BARTable. Taste, shop and join a wine club (or three).
We’ve received a few emails from first-time visitors asking how to get around San Francisco using public transit. We wanted to put together an easy guide with visitors in mind, so you can confidently explore the Bay Area without worrying about the hassle of renting a car.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 11-year-old David Burke wanted more than anything to get back on BART. “He’d say, ‘That darn virus. I wish we could ride BART again,’” said Stephanie Burke, David’s mom.