BART plans massive cutbacks in 2027 if voters reject sales tax
Bay Area residents got a look Thursday at the massive cuts that could be coming to BART next year, if voters don't approve a tax increase to bail out the transit agency. The proposal includes the closure of between 10 and 15 lower-ridership train stations, as well as major service cutbacks.
Bay Area residents got a look Thursday at the massive cuts that could be coming to BART next year, if voters don't approve a tax increase to bail out the transit agency. The proposal includes the closure of between 10 and 15 lower-ridership train stations, as well as major service cutbacks.
West Oakland BART station reopened after woman hit by train
Oakland Fire Department personnel on Friday afternoon were called to the West Oakland BART station to recover the body of a woman who had been hit by a train.
Oakland Fire Department personnel on Friday afternoon were called to the West Oakland BART station to recover the body of a woman who had been hit by a train.
Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
UPS retires entire fleet of planes involved in deadly Louisville crash
UPS is permanently retiring its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes following a deadly November crash in Louisville.
UPS is permanently retiring its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes following a deadly November crash in Louisville.
Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net a success two years in, data shows
We hear of failures of government so often, that we rarely speak of provable successes. This bridge, an international icon and a taxpayer and toll payer paid for structure, has a governing body that pulled it off.
We hear of failures of government so often, that we rarely speak of provable successes. This bridge, an international icon and a taxpayer and toll payer paid for structure, has a governing body that pulled it off.
These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
BART service restored between Concord and Orinda after power issue
BART service stopped early Wednesday morning between Concord and Orinda because of what the agency described as a "trackside" power issue for about 90 minutes, confusing commuters and causing a headache for some trying to get to work.
BART service stopped early Wednesday morning between Concord and Orinda because of what the agency described as a "trackside" power issue for about 90 minutes, confusing commuters and causing a headache for some trying to get to work.
San Francisco Bay Ferry fleet brings back live music after 25 years
East Bay ferry commuters got some very special surprises during their evening commutes on one SF Bay Ferry line. Soon, other commuters on other lines may get the same.
East Bay ferry commuters got some very special surprises during their evening commutes on one SF Bay Ferry line. Soon, other commuters on other lines may get the same.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Man harasses woman, attacks Good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain station
The search continued Wednesday for a man caught on video harassing a woman at the San Carlos Caltrain station and attacking a Good Samaritan who came to her aid.
The search continued Wednesday for a man caught on video harassing a woman at the San Carlos Caltrain station and attacking a Good Samaritan who came to her aid.
E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
BART reports major delays in SFO and East Bay directions due to disabled train
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
BART service disruptions at Fruitvale Station for 'major medical emergency'
BART service disruptions expanded Monday morning following the closure of Fruitvale station on the Berryessa Line caused by a major medical emergency.
BART service disruptions expanded Monday morning following the closure of Fruitvale station on the Berryessa Line caused by a major medical emergency.
How did a car fly onto Castro Valley BART train tracks? What we know
A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.
A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.
Car lands on BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley, major traffic impact
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Bay Area transit agencies roll out 'Next Generation' Clipper cards
Bay Area commuters will begin transitioning to a new fare system as agencies roll out the "Next Generation Clipper Card," an upgrade officials say will modernize payments and make transfers easier across systems.
Bay Area commuters will begin transitioning to a new fare system as agencies roll out the "Next Generation Clipper Card," an upgrade officials say will modernize payments and make transfers easier across systems.
New ferries coming to both Bay Area ferry systems for fun, commuting, and disasters
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
Power problem delays BART service
BART trains faced major delays Monday morning after a power problem halted normal service on one of the rail system's busiest stretches, the transit agency said.
BART trains faced major delays Monday morning after a power problem halted normal service on one of the rail system's busiest stretches, the transit agency said.