Headlines, February 19

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8:20 AM PST on February 19, 2026

The Bay Area’s Lost Streetcar System (KQED)
Could BART Close the Blue Line? (theIndependent)
BART Extension Lawsuit (EastBayTimes)
BART Delayed by Medical Emergency at Civic Center (SFChron, EastBayTimes)
California HSR Chief Takes Leave (SFGate, ABC7)
LA-Vegas Bullet Train Delays (Hoodline)
Bayview Bike Ride to Commemorate Black History Month (SFExaminer)
Driver Kills Pedestrian in Hayward (SFChron, EastBayTimes)
Driver Kills Woman in Downtown Sonoma (SFChron)
Oakland Mayor’s Car is Stolen (SFChron, EastBayTimes)
Can Theaters Restore Mid-Market? (SFStandard)
Commentary: Is Pounding BART Doomsday Scenarios the Best Way to Grow Support? (SMDailyJournal)

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