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san francisco freelance journalist | award-winning | born and raised in s.f. | contact: jeroldreportsnews@gmail.com | signal thisisjerold.48

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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 22h
San Francisco police said a vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday afternoon at the intersection of Anza Street and Arguello Boulevard. The pedestrian had life-threatening injuries and died at the hospital. Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. No arrest has been made.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
S.F. prosecutors charge man suspected in Muni stabbing that left victim with life-threatening wounds
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S.F. prosecutors charge man suspected in Muni stabbing that left victim with life-threatening wounds
San Francisco prosecutors filed multiple charges, including attempted murder and assault, against a man they accused of stabbing a Muni passenger in the South of Market neighborhood last week.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A person who spoke during public comment at the MTC Clipper Executive Board said he was missiong $550 in transit benefits under the new Clipper 2.0 system. Staff are talking with him now. Eek!
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A new 40-foot Muni bus was in service on the 6-Hayes/Parnassus on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
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SFMTA Muni Alerts (Official) @muni.sfmta.com · 24/09/2026
HeadsUp: The #MOceanView will have hybrid train and bus shuttle service this weekend due to track repair work. ➡️Bus shuttle svc btwn Balboa Park and Broad & Plymouth ➡️Train svc btwn Broad & Plymouth and Embarcadero. ➡️For more details: bit.ly/4yOnrjI
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Emergency M Ocean View Track Work - September 26 & 27, 2026
Event Summary Muni will conduct emergency track repair work on the inbound M Ocean View Line tracks at San Jose and Niagara avenues starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, and running until 1 a....
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Moving Museums: Muni’s Vintage Buses and Trains Have Another Weekend Out on the Town
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Moving Museums: Muni’s Vintage Buses and Trains Have Another Weekend Out on the Town
Thousands showed out to Embarcadero Plaza to peruse the display of Muni’s historical fleet.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My ride is here. Deuce in Las Vegas.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I have the week off and heading to Vegas. 😎🌞
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What's going to happen with the Sunshine Task Force at tomorrow's Rules Committee? 🤷‍♂️
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Sunshine Task Force, data center ban, e-bike safety, ambassador pay to be mulled by supervisors this week - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco’s transparency watchdog will get a chance to come back to life Monday, when the Board of Supervisors considers appointments to nine of the 11 voting seats on the Sunshine Ordinance Task ...
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I think I need to be banned from this too. Anyone else?
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
SFMTA seeks five-year exemption from zero-bus emission state requirements
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SFMTA seeks five-year exemption from zero-bus emission state requirements - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco transportation officials will ask the state for exemptions from the mandate that large transit agencies start purchasing zero-emission buses by a specific timeline. The California Air Re...
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BART Alert @alerts.bart.gov · 10/09/2026
Train service has resumed between San Bruno and Colma stations. Expect residual delays in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO Airport, and Millbrae directions as service is being restored in the area.
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BART Alert @alerts.bart.gov · 10/09/2026
There is currently no service between San Bruno and Colma stations, and there are major delays south of Daly City. The disruption is not having a significant impact on service north of Daly City. This is due to a train control issue at South San Francisco.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Unfortunate and sad news.
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BART Alert @alerts.bart.gov · 09/09/2026
There is up to a major delay on the San Francisco Line in the East Bay, SFO Aiport, Millbrae, and Daly City directions due to equipment problems on the track near Daly City and West Oakland stations.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I went to the number one spot today before reading this story.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Do you like the plug-style back door on Muni buses? You'll be seeing a lot more of these buses.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Transit Month kicks off in San Francisco as city leaders rally support for transit ballot measures
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Transit Month kicks off in San Francisco as city leaders rally support for transit ballot measures - The Voice of San Francisco
Transit advocates and city elected officials kicked off Transit Month at San Francisco City Hall on Monday morning. But this year’s launch of the month-long celebration of all things transit, includin...
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Most of the SFMTA's LRV4 Muni light rail vehicles have been delivered. Director of Transit Brent Jones said in a transit update to the SFMTA board that 217 of 219 vehicles have been delivered.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My ride this morning to City Hall.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Students from Lowell High School's Transit Club joined San Francisco transportation officials on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, to celebrate a new transit stop for the 28R-19th Avenue Rapid at Eucalyptus Drive and 19th Avenue.
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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 30/08/2026
The sold-out event drew more than 50,000 fans to Moscone Center each of its three days, with huge lines for 8,000 limited edition pins.
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S.F. Pokémon mega-convention cancels pin giveaway amid massive crowds
The sold-out event drew more than 50,000 fans to Moscone Center each of its three days, with huge lines for 8,000 limited edition pins.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
‘At Each Other’s Throats’: Infighting And City Hall Warning Roil Ocean Avenue Association
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San Francisco Nonprofit Told To Get Its Governance In Order
“We're here to make sure the corridor thrives. We can't do it at each other's throats,” one board member said at the nonprofit's quarterly meeting.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
San Francisco plans $9 million accessibility improvements for Hallidie Plaza
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San Francisco plans $9 million accessibility improvements for Hallidie Plaza - The Voice of San Francisco
As one of San Francisco’s important access points for residents and visitors to shopping destinations and transit, plans are underway to improve access to Hallidie Plaza, especially for individuals wh...
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Politico @politico.com · 25/08/2026
Trump orders flags lowered to honor Dolly Parton
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Trump orders flags lowered to honor Dolly Parton
The country music star, who largely steered clear of politics, died Tuesday. She was 80.
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Library of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
Dolly Parton reads to children in the Library’s Great Hall in 2018. Photo by Shawn Miller.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Exclusive: Errors Plagued Clipper 2.0 Long Before Botched Launch, Records Reveal
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Exclusive: Errors Plagued Clipper 2.0 Long Before Botched Launch, Records Reveal | KQED
An analysis of internal emails and other records by KQED found that problems with Clipper 2.0 persisted long before its bungled rollout late last year.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Buses arriving in bunches in the 70s. I'm not shocked.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Audit shows MTA way behind on electric bus plan in latest blow to NY's clean energy switch
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Audit shows MTA way behind on electric bus plan in latest blow to NY's clean energy switch
The MTA had previously planned to convert its bus fleet to electric vehicles by 2040. A new report from the state comptroller's office shows it won't meet that deadline.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Bay Area Group Files Lawsuit Against Transit Funding Measure, Says It’s ‘Deceptive
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Bay Area Group Files Lawsuit Against Transit Funding Measure, Says It’s ‘Deceptive’ | KQED
Demanding a court injunction, opponents of the proposed November ballot initiative say it is biased and undercounts what the tax will generate.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Treasure Island has had 537 power outages. The city will not call it an emergency because the city is the problem.
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Treasure Island has had 537 power outages. The city will not call it an emergency because the city is the problem. - The Voice of San Francisco
Treasure Island has had 537 power outages. That is not bad luck. It is a long-running, city-owned failure that the city refuses to name because naming it would force action. I write this as a resident...
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Jessica Christian @jachristian.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It’s starting.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Outside Lands 2026: Bay Area Artists And Nonprofits Elevated At Festival
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Bay Area Artists Shine On Outside Lands Stages
The 18-year-old, three-day event brought 75,000 attendees to Golden Gate Park per day.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Transit agencies’ Hail Mary faces skeptics and tax-weary voters
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Transit agencies’ Hail Mary faces skeptics and tax-weary voters - The Voice of San Francisco
This November, San Francisco and four other counties are set to vote on new taxes that promise to solve looming structural operating deficits that plague the region’s transit agencies. Next to the Nor...
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Chinatown and city leaders celebrate transit improvements and more parking spaces
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Chinatown and city leaders celebrate transit improvements and more parking spaces - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco Chinatown merchants and city leaders are sending a message to the public that Chinatown is open for business and more street parking spaces are available for visitors.  Small business le...
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Stopped by Portsmouth Square just to see it myself. The bridge is gone.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A Muni Heritage Weeked bus wrap on the 44-O'Shaughnessy.
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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 07/08/2026
Data from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency shows that as rental bikes and scooters have become more common, they’ve continued to rack up rule violations and complaints.
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S.F.’s e-scooter wars are back. Riders are racking up thousands of violations
Data from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency shows that as rental bikes and scooters have become more common, they’ve continued to rack up rule violations and complaints.
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NBC Bay Area @nbcbayarea.com · 06/08/2026
#BREAKING: After 36 seasons calling Giants games, Mike Krukow announces that 2026 will be his final in the broadcast booth. nbcbay.com/IjtM1pr
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
More frequent Muni service coming to the N-Judah, 1-California
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More frequent Muni service coming to the N-Judah, 1-California  - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco’s transit system is making service changes at the end of this month to address overcrowding and to improve reliability on some of Muni’s busiest routes without spending a dime. The San F...
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Metro offers up to $600 to drive less, expands driving reduction program
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Metro offers up to $600 to drive less, expands driving reduction program
The second phase of the program builds on a 2023 pilot in Santa Monica
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SFMTA Muni Alerts (Official) @muni.sfmta.com · 05/08/2026
HeadsUp: Outside Lands takes place this Friday through Sunday in Golden Gate Park. #outsidelands #osl ➡️Plan ahead and give yourself extra travel time. ➡️The area will see heavier pedestrian & vehicle conditions. If possible, consider other street routes to avoid delays.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
How well will Waymo do during Outside Lands this weekend? 🤷‍♂️
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Jessica Christian @jachristian.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Seen over San Francisco. That company that said “stop hiring humans” is saying sorry now.
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Grant Marek @grantmarek.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🚨 Journalism Jobs Alert 🚨 @sfgate.com, the largest media site in Calif., is once again HIRING! Looking for: - ✍️ Deputy Managing Editor, News Division - 🌲 North Coast Contributing Editor (part-time) - 📹 Social Video Producer (part-time) Quick 🧵 on what we're looking for 👇
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I need a month off. 😆 😭
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That Mack @thatmc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
During heritage weekend Muni will bring coach 2230 out for people to ride. The Mack motor coach looks spectacular, and obviously I love the name as well.
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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Is it the weekend yet?
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