Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels to remain open during power outages

Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.

Big rig hauling hundreds of live chickens crashes on Interstate 80 in San Pablo

A big rig hauling roughly 1,000 live chickens swerved on Interstate 80 in San Pablo early Thursday morning, hitting the center divide, then another car before bursting into flames, killing about 800 of the birds on board. 

Overturned big rig closes EB lanes of I-80 in Pinole

An overturned big rig shut down lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, near Appian Way in Pinole early Friday morning.

Fatal crash closes Martinez road near Highway 4

A fatal crash in Martinez prompted road closures in both directions of Alhambra Ave between John Muir Rd and Alhambra Valley Rd on Friday afternoon, according to Martinez police. 

CHP: Box truck 'burst into flames' at Benicia-Martinez Bridge; lanes closed

A box truck traveling Friday on northbound Interstate 680 caught fire when attempting to go through the toll plaza at the Benicia-Martinez Bridge, according the California Highway Patrol. 

Delta reducing how far seats can recline

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is reducing how far back you can recline your seat.

Disabled crane cleared from southbound I-880, all lanes open

A disabled crane leaking hydraulic fluid on southbound I-880 in Oakland prompted lane closures and snarled traffic for about seven hours, according to California Highway Patrol. 

Officials break ground on Highway 101 Express Lanes project

Officials broke ground Friday on what will become 32 miles of express lanes in both directions. They'll run from State Route 237 in Sunnyvale up to I-380 in San Bruno.

BART to operate on Saturday schedule on Presidents Day

Because of the Presidents Day holiday, BART will operate on its Saturday service schedule on Monday. 

All lanes of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopen after falling concrete prompted two closures

It was a traffic nightmare for nine hours after all lanes were blocked on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Thursday when a chunks of concrete fell from the upper deck onto the lower level: No injuries were reported, but one of the slabs struck a Mercedes.

Tractor-trailer fire on blocks NB lanes of I-280 in San Jose

California Highway Patrol reports a tractor trailer fire on northbound I-280, north of Saratoga Avenue in San Jose is blocking all but one lane. 

Suspect arrested in bike lock attack on Uber driver, car

The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying the man seen in video jumping on a car and screaming after he smashes the front and back windshield.

Dad takes flight after flight to keep daughter company

A man took to Facebook to draw attention to the father who spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day flying aboard Delta planes where his daughter was working as a flight attendant.

Bay Area workers priced out of housing market, opt for hours-long commutes

Kristy Ross leaves her apartment in Tracy every day before dawn to get to her job at the Alameda County Office of Education in Hayward. The 25-year-old Bay Area native says she spends anywhere from three to four hours in her car commuting. She says if she leaves late her whole day could be thrown off.

Passengers on quarantined plane diagnosed with influenza

Emergency personnel responded to reports of sick passengers aboard an Emirates flight arriving at JFK Airport on Wednesday morning.  Hazardous materials crews were called to the scene just after 9 a.m. after the plane landed safely.  The New York City mayor's office say the plane has been quarantined.

CHP investigates freeway shooting in San Jose, one man struck by bullet

The California Highway Patrol investigated an early Thursday morning driveby shooting that injured a man on Interstate 680 in San Jose.

United Airlines goes 10 seats across

Just when you thought things on board commercial airlines couldn't get any worse check out this idea from United Airlines.

Cab driver arrested after street brawl in Manhattan

Police officers arrested a New York City cab driver for assaulting a couple and then ramming her car into their vehicle along with several others in Midtown Manhattan, the NYPD said. The driver has a history of issues.