Headlines, August 12

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8:16 AM PDT on August 12, 2025

New Study on San Jose’s Insanely Deep, Overbuilt BART Tunnel Plan (SFChron, MercNews)
More on “Big Sync” Train Schedules (Hoodline)
More on VTA Joining Regional Measure (MassTransit)
More on Deadly Crash in Burlingame (NBCBayArea, SFChron)
Driver Kills Pedestrian in SoMa (SFChron)
Stalled Housing Projects (SFChron)
Housing Finally Coming to Brisbane? (SFGate)
Casual Carpool is Back (Oaklandside)
Mountain Bike Trail Proposal for Wildcat Canyon Park (SFChron)
Commentary: On S.F.’s Rebound (SFGate)
Commentary: It’s Time to Build San Francisco’s Downtown Rail Extension (SFExaminer)

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