Headlines, December 18

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8:20 AM PST on December 18, 2025

Higher Transit Costs, Lower Parking Fees (SFStandard)
More on Muni’s Strategy on Deficit (VoiceofSF)
More on BART Fare Increase (PleasantonWeekly)
More on Streamlining Task Force and Bicycle Committee (SFChron)
More on Mayor’s ‘Safety Plan’ (NBCBayArea)
Mayor Lurie’s First Year in Office (SFExaminer, SFChron)
More on Palo Alto Grade Separations (PAOnline)
More on Oakland Charging for Private Car Storage (ABC7)
Man Dies from Injuries Caused by Driver Six Years Ago (EastBayTimes)
Hawk Hill Reopens (SFChron)
Commentary: Reclaim Streets without Criminalizing Homelessness (theHill)
Commentary: Parents Need to Stop Buying Kids Overpowered E-Bikes (MarinIJ)

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