Need 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 article for great tip on where to find parades and local fireworks.

How to find updates on the BART East Bay fire shutdown

The BART service to SF from the East Bay is down due to fire.

Here is how to find updates and alternate travel suggestions:

BART service currently down between Oakland, San Francisco; How to find updates - San Francisco Commuter | Examiner.com

July 29, 2012: San Francisco Marathon

Do you love marathons in the Bay Area? If so, consider the 2012 San Francisco Marathon. You can find out all the details from my article about the 2012 Marathon in San Francisco.

Father's Day places to go in and around San Francisco

Do you want to do something with dad that he has never done before? Sure you do.

Don't waste your money on a forgettable gift. Read my article about three of the most manly things to do in the San Francisco - Oakland area for Father's Day.

Things to do over Memorial Day weekend in the Bay Area

Need something to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this 2012 Memorial Day holiday weekend?

There are lots of things to do this holiday weekend. Just read my article about three of the biggest events during this long weekend!

Tips and Info for July Fourth in the Bay Area in 2012

Are you getting excited for Independence Day fireworks in the San Francisco Bay Area?

If so, check out my article with lots of info on Bay Area fireworks and parades.

If possible, take public transportation to these events!

Want to watch the 49ers training camp practices?

If you want to watch the 49ers practice this year in Santa Clara but want to take public transit, read my article for lots of tips and advice.

Read my article here.

Are you going to the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco?

The annual Bay to Breakers race on San Francisco is coming up fast.

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.

The right amount of planning can make your Bay to Breakers race a whole lot of fun.

Public transportation tips in the San Francisco bay area for the 2011 holidays - San Francisco Commuter | Examiner.com

Need info on Bay Area football teams?

If you're going to any Bay Area football games in 2012, you better get caught up on the news for these local teams:

http://collegeandprofootballnews.blogspot.com/

New locations to purchase Senior Clipper cards

BART just announced new locations to buy Clipper cards for seniors.

Check out the article here.

Bay Area commuter news

If you're looking for a fresh take on the commuter issues facing the average Bay Area commuter, check out my Examiner page for articles.

http://m.examiner.com/user/989431/1848226/content

BART delays in May, 2012

Check out my recent article on the BART delays in May 2012 on the Fremont line.

Oakland Raiders take lead in AFC West

If you're a fan of the Raiders, you'll be glad to know they beat the Chargers last night and now have sole possession of first place in the AFC West.

Great articles about holiday quotes and expressions

Do you need some wonderful quotes for your homemade 2011 holiday cards and notes? If so, here are some links to some articles I have written on this topic:

Best Web Sites for Holiday Card Sayings, Phrases and Quotes

Best Holiday Quotes and Sayings for Your Homemade Holiday Cards in 2011

20 Free Halloween Quotes, Sayings, Poems and Expressions 

Most Popular English and Spanish Holiday Greeting Card Messages

Bestselling Toys for 2011

Need some ideas for the bestselling toys and games for 2011?

Check out my article on this topic.

Darrin Atkins, Google Plus Website

I have created my own business page on Google Plus:

For my Reporter Darrin Atkins stream, click here.

For my Reporter Darrin Atkins list of posts, click here.

Ideas for Homemade Holiday Cards

Do you like to make or write out your own holiday cards?

If so, this article I wrote has some links to great websites with wonderful holiday quotes and expressions.

View all of my articles here: http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/230079/darrin_atkins.html

Clocks 'fall back' this weekend

Remember to set your clocks back one hour this weekend.

For more info, read this article about making sure you set your clocks back one hour.

http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/darrin-atkins

Need to plan a trip on BART?

Head on over to the Bay Area Rapid Transit website.

http://www.bart.gov/

Take Caltrain to the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Nothing to do on Thanksgiving morning in 2011? Well, consider the Turkey Trot in San Jose, California.

Read more about it in my article at this link.

http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-san-francisco/darrin-atkins