Headlines, October 16
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8:48 AM PDT on October 16, 2025
- BART Closed Red Line Wednesday (SFChron, EastBayTimes)
- More on Transit Measure (Berkeleyside)
- More on Caltrain Getting Money for Returning Power to Grid (MountainViewVoice)
- More on West Portal Safety Plan (KQED)
- CHP Patrolling BART Plazas (MissionLocal)
- Engardio Exit Interview (MissionLocal)
- Robo Cops in S.F.? (SFGate)
- San Francisco is Next for National Guard (SFChron)
- SimCity for Transit Nerds (FastCo)
- Commentary: Ode to Martinez (SFChron)
- Commentary: Can Skateboarders Save San Francisco? (SFGate)
- Commentary: Do Not Destroy Sunset Dunes (SFChron)
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