BART cuts deal with Uber—without board approval
Plus: Hot Dungeness crab is calling your name, 'Streetcar' gets a new look at ACT, BIG WEEK is here
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Today's headlines:
BART cuts deal with Uber—without approval of the elected board
By Tim Redmond
Private car company that wants to destroy public transit now gets a free ride on the BART app
Good Taste: Damansara’s Dungeness crab is hot to go
By Tamara Palmer
Lauded chef Tracy Goh adopts a more affordable takeout model for her high-quality Malaysian food.
Drama Masks: New looks at ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘Eugene Onegin’
By Charles Lewis III
Stripped down at ACT and revamped at SF Ballet, two very familiar tales take January's big stages.
BIG WEEK: Edwardian Ball, PIVOT Festival, Miss Kittin, a Harvey Milk sandwich…
By 48 Hills Arts Team
ESG, Girl Tones, Emo Night, No-ICEd cookies, 'Tabi Tabi Po,' Friends of Perfection, more to do—get out there!
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