tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14347907359902416562024-03-13T23:32:12.272-07:00Bay Area Commuter Traffic and News for Oakland, San Francisco; Read all About It on this News Blog!Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-21053647368224662712012-06-16T22:12:00.003-07:002012-06-16T22:12:46.391-07:00Need some July 4th activities in the South Bay?If you're looking for some fun 2012 4th of July activities for the South Bay, for cities like San Jose and Santa Clara, read my <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/2012-fireworks-parades-july-4th-event-information-11473524.html?cat=74">article </a>for great tip on where to find parades and local fireworks.Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-48922414113609561202012-06-14T07:43:00.001-07:002012-06-14T07:43:54.808-07:00How to find updates on the BART East Bay fire shutdown<div><p>The BART service to SF from the East Bay is down due to fire.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/bart-service-currently-down-between-oakland-san-francisco-how-to-find-updates">BART service currently down between Oakland, San Francisco; How to find updates - San Francisco Commuter | Examiner.com</a><br>
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</div>Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-65543581497448035492012-06-08T09:00:00.002-07:002012-06-08T09:00:29.652-07:00July 29, 2012: San Francisco MarathonDo you love marathons in the Bay Area? If so, consider the 2012 San Francisco Marathon. You can find out all the details from my <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/all-2012-wipro-san-francisco-marathon-on-11441282.html?cat=50">article</a> about the 2012 Marathon in San Francisco.Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-17123471195610180512012-06-01T23:04:00.003-07:002012-06-01T23:04:45.472-07:00Father's Day places to go in and around San FranciscoDo you want to do something with dad that he has never done before? Sure you do.<br />
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Don't waste your money on a forgettable gift. Read my <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/top-3-things-dad-fathers-day-the-11418302.html?cat=25">article </a>about three of the most manly things to do in the San Francisco - Oakland area for Father's Day.Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-12259812228617352972012-05-22T21:44:00.001-07:002012-05-22T21:44:11.573-07:00Things to do over Memorial Day weekend in the Bay AreaNeed something to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this 2012 Memorial Day holiday weekend?<br />
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There are lots of things to do this holiday weekend. Just read my <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/top-3-most-interesting-things-memorial-day-weekend-11380502.html?cat=74">article </a>about three of the biggest events during this long weekend!Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-45258467048695576062012-05-21T21:57:00.003-07:002012-05-21T21:57:37.850-07:00Tips and Info for July Fourth in the Bay Area in 2012Are you getting excited for Independence Day fireworks in the San Francisco Bay Area?<br />
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If so, check out my <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/july-4th-fireworks-2012-san-francisco-bay-11376240.html?cat=74">article </a>with lots of info on Bay Area fireworks and parades.<br />
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If possible, take public transportation to these events!Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-9213905518514748792012-05-19T09:36:00.001-07:002012-05-19T09:36:25.559-07:00Want to watch the 49ers training camp practices?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23I6mGT1i3pm-pg0xRGj3AO0FniXdJUCcEcPRIndtHWnopqwOLXthJzqsgCFAPdDHWYOCKYAOtVeCYbBPdD9KCRHAWDnjDvOiFBBiSLHOtXsgQPyKFeI-QIgztJFi6YBKdl6cRmSB-DsF/s1600/football.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23I6mGT1i3pm-pg0xRGj3AO0FniXdJUCcEcPRIndtHWnopqwOLXthJzqsgCFAPdDHWYOCKYAOtVeCYbBPdD9KCRHAWDnjDvOiFBBiSLHOtXsgQPyKFeI-QIgztJFi6YBKdl6cRmSB-DsF/s1600/football.jpg" /></a>If you want to watch the 49ers practice this year in Santa Clara but want to take public transit, read my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/public-transit-to-the-san-francisco-49ers-training-camp-practices-santa-clara">article </a>for lots of tips and advice.<br />
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Read my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/public-transit-to-the-san-francisco-49ers-training-camp-practices-santa-clara">article here</a>.<br />
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<br />Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-74149799930190038002012-05-18T17:20:00.001-07:002012-05-18T17:20:54.592-07:00Are you going to the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco?<div><p>The annual Bay to Breakers race on San Francisco is coming up fast.</p>
<p>Are you going to this fun event, as a runner or spectator? If so, check out my article below where I offer some helpful transportation tips to San Francisco.</p>
<p>The right amount of planning can make your Bay to Breakers race a whole lot of fun. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/public-transportation-tips-the-san-francisco-bay-area-for-the-2011-holidays">Public transportation tips in the San Francisco bay area for the 2011 holidays - San Francisco Commuter | Examiner.com</a><br>
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<br />Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-43610229574447119372012-04-30T14:58:00.005-07:002012-04-30T14:58:59.754-07:00New locations to purchase Senior Clipper cardsBART <a href="http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2012/news20120430b.aspx">just announced</a> new locations to buy Clipper cards for seniors.<br />
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Check out the article <a href="http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2012/news20120430b.aspx">here</a>.Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-5532975778316539642012-04-27T17:44:00.001-07:002012-04-27T17:44:42.488-07:00Bay Area commuter news<div><p>If you're looking for a fresh take on the commuter issues facing the average Bay Area commuter, check out my <a href="http://m.examiner.com/user/989431/1848226/content">Examiner</a> page for articles.</p>
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Check out my <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9133175/how_to_find_the_hottest_bestselling.html?cat=25">article on this topic</a>.Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-51615621435913576582011-11-08T13:20:00.000-08:002011-11-08T13:20:27.518-08:00Darrin Atkins, Google Plus WebsiteI have created my own business page on Google Plus:<br />
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For my Reporter <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103544985941585295973/">Darrin Atkins stream</a>, click <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103544985941585295973/">here</a>.<br />
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For my Reporter <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103544985941585295973/103544985941585295973/posts">Darrin Atkins list of posts</a>, click <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103544985941585295973/103544985941585295973/posts">here</a>. <br />
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If so, this <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9121765/best_holiday_quotes_and_sayings_for.html?cat=24">article</a> I wrote has some links to great websites with wonderful holiday quotes and expressions.<br />
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View all of my articles here: <a href="http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/230079/darrin_atkins.html">http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/230079/darrin_atkins.html</a><br />
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<br />Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-88506704007583371352011-11-04T20:57:00.001-07:002011-11-04T20:57:23.331-07:00Clocks 'fall back' this weekendRemember to set your clocks back one hour this weekend.<br />
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For more info, read this <a href="http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/don-t-let-the-daylight-savings-time-change-affect-your-monday-bay-area-commute">article </a>about making sure you set your clocks back one hour.<br />
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Read more about it in my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/caltrain-announces-special-thanksgiving-day-service-for-turkey-trot-san-jose">article </a>at this <a href="http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/caltrain-announces-special-thanksgiving-day-service-for-turkey-trot-san-jose">link</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/darrin-atkins">http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/darrin-atkins</a>Darrin Atkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436247308883283818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434790735990241656.post-36339475615444799772011-11-03T21:18:00.000-07:002011-11-03T21:29:25.776-07:00US Half Marathon, Nov. 6, 2011Are you going to the US Half Marathon this weekend in San Francisco, California?<br />
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If so, make sure to read my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/rain-expected-for-us-half-marathon-san-francisco-on-sunday-nov-6">recent article</a> about this great event.<br />
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