Tuesday Morning Topline: Death on BART Train Leads to Monday Evening Delays

"There were major delays on BART on Monday evening following a death onboard a train, and foul play is not suspected. BART released few details, but a major medical incident was reported at West Oakland Station, and Blue and Green line trains were either turning back at MacArthur Station or single-tracking around the affected train until it was taken out of service. [Bay Area News Group]"

"Another SF nonprofit that receives significant city funds, Homies Organizing the Mission to Empower Youth, or HOMEY, has been flagged by the city controller's office for having "a pattern of severe fiscal or programmatic concerns." [Chronicle] The SF Board of Supervisors is taking another vote today addressing crackdowns on illegal street vendors, especially those selling stolen goods. [NBC Bay Area] For the 26th year, Los Gatos' Vasona Lake County Park has lit up with the holiday season Fantasy of Lights display."

San Jose police identified the Valley Fair Mall shooting suspect as a 17-year-old with a prior concealed weapon charge; a woman who allegedly helped him escape while pushing a child in a stroller is expected to be charged. Major BART delays occurred after a death onboard a train, with foul play not suspected and a medical incident reported at West Oakland; Blue and Green line trains turned back or single-tracked until the train was removed. HOMEY was flagged by the city controller for a pattern of severe fiscal or programmatic concerns. The SF Board of Supervisors is voting on crackdowns on illegal street vendors. Los Gatos' Vasona Lake park continues its Fantasy of Lights display. A local doll maker says Macy's inventory mistake harmed her business. Costco sued for refunds of tariffs paid while awaiting a Supreme Court decision.

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