Senior News Reporter

George Kelly

Senior News Editor

Jennifer Wadsworth

Deputy Breaking News Editor

Ryan Fonseca

BART made it easier to pay. Here’s how many riders are tapping the new system

News

Tap-to-pay ticketing has been a huge hit for riders taking the train to concerts, conferences, and sporting events.

Michael McLaughlin

Hit-and-run, carjacking attempt at Berkeley school dropoff leaves 3 hospitalized

The suspect ‘‘didn’t get very far before the BPD caught him,” a resident said Tuesday.

Express Desk Reporter

Max Harrison-Caldwell

Barnes & Noble to acquire Books Inc., saving 174-year-old store from bankruptcy 

Business

Culture

Books Inc. would preserve its brand identity under a proposed acquisition.

Business Reporter

Kevin V. Nguyen

Can the Bay Area afford to keep fighting against rent-setting algorithms?

A lawsuit in Berkeley may spell trouble for other cities aiming to restrict software that jacks up rent, but bipartisan support for such bans is swelling. 

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Oakland chef and accused abuser revives Berkeley burger restaurant

Food & Drink

The team behind Pizzaiolo, including  controversial chef Charlie Hallowell, announced it has reopened Station Burger as The Station.