Diesel gas hits $9.999 per gallon in these two Bay Area cities

According to GasBuddy data, six gas stations in the state have hit the limit and are selling diesel at the dispenser's highest possible price of $9.999 a gallon.

BART service disrupted by substation fire at Daly City station

BART service has been restored between West Oakland and San Francisco Tuesday night after Red Line service was canceled due to a track side fire at Daly City Station. 

National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon

The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.  

Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.

Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

Oil prices up again amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions
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Crude oil prices jumped Monday the United States launched an attack on Iran. KTVU's Tom Vacar spoke with drivers in the Bay Area as they continue to feel pain at the pump.

Suspect in Oakland stabbings is homeless, as are some victims, police say

A man suspected in an apparently random series of stabbings that left one victim dead and four others hurt in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is homeless, as are some of his victims, police said Tuesday.

VTA Orange Line service disrupted after overhead wire issue discovered

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority suspended service at several Orange Line stations Tuesday after an overhead power issue was discovered.

Oakland stabbing suspect in custody after an apparent spree that killed 1

A stabbing suspect is in custody in Oakland Monday night after an apparent spree that killed one person and injured four others. Oakland police say there are multiple crime scenes.  

California’s new tire efficiency rules could cost drivers hundreds more per set

California has approved energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires to reduce rolling resistance, aiming to lower fuel and electricity consumption for gas and electric vehicles.

California Energy Commission passes new tire efficiency rules to boost fuel economy

Industry leaders warn the rules will phase out about 70% of current tires, significantly raising upfront costs for drivers. Regulators say fuel and electricty savings will offset higher purchase prices.

Gas prices hit record highs
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The latest inflation numbers show prices are still rising, while gas prices are reaching record highs for this late in the calendar year. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean  of the School of Public Policy at University of Maryland, gives insight.

BART new schedule changes: What you need to know

BART trains and schedules are undergoing major changes starting Monday, with adjusted departure times across the entire transit system.