• BART has lost almost 10 million riders during nights and weekends over the last five years. New data further confirms that outside of peak commute hours, far fewer people have been riding BART. [Chronicle]
  • As part of its wildfire safety plan, PG&E has laid out plans for more public safety power shutoffs in 2020. Once again, the North Bay hills are likely to be the most affected. [Curbed SF]
  • A Mission jewelry store employee gave chase Tuesday when a man pretending to be a customer ran off with an $8,000 ring. The employee was able to photograph the suspect and get the license plate of his getaway car. [Mission Local]
  • Nine unscrupulous contractors have been charged in a sting after they allegedly bid on reconstruction jobs in Paradise without licenses. The sting was executed by the Contractors State License Board with the help of police. [ABC 7]
  • Like the rest of us, the Chronicle has surmised that outspoken District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney likely wants to run for mayor. [Chronicle]
  • A 34-year-old Daly City man was arrested for felony hit-and-run after allegedly striking and injuring a 74-year-old woman in South San Francisco. [CBS SF]
  • James Madison Park Academy in East Oakland has a serious rodent problem. [ABC 7]
  • In response to recent teen suicides at Novato High School and elsewhere, Marin County has unveiled a broad suicide prevention plan. [KTVU]
  • Nari, the bigger spinoff of Kin Khao in Japantown, just got a glowing review from New York Times critic Tejal Rao. [New York Times]