This year’s covers told stories of agencies’ work to improve their communities, 40 Under 40 honorees and special reports.

After two years of public outreach, negotiations with bus drivers, and an untold number of draft plans, AC Transit’s service-wide line changes will finally take effect on Sunday morning, August 10.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District launched major changes to its bus network Sunday, affecting nearly 85% of its routes from Richmond to Fremont. The Realign Service Changes will impact 104 bus ...