Could San Francisco's cable cars be suspended due to budget shortfall?

A Muni study suggests, among other things, suspending San Francisco's legendary cable car and historical streetcar service as soon as mid-2025 to help make up part of $300 million shortfall.

Bay Area Council pushes for CHP deployment to reduce BART crimes

After recent attacks on or near BART trains, there are calls to get crimes under control with a renewed call to deploy highway patrol officers, even though BART leaders say they have a handle on it.

Bay Area Council pushes for CHP deployment to reduce BART crimes
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After recent attacks on or near BART trains, there are calls to get crimes under control with a renewed effort to deploy highway patrol officers, even though BART leaders say they have a handle on it.

AAPI groups and business leaders ask Newsom to deploy CHP on BART

The Bay Area Council, along with a coalition of more than 100 Asian American Pacific Islander groups and others, on Wednesday, formally asked California Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy the California Highway Patrol across the BART system to address recent instances of violence. 

Why California gas prices could get even more expensive

The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.

California regulators approve climate rules that could raise gas prices significantly

The California Air Resources Board voted make emissions goals in the state stricter. Critics say the move could increase gas prices as much as 85 cents by 2030.

BART stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charge

A suspect faces an attempted murder charge in what officials describe as an unprovoked stabbing aboard a BART train in San Francisco.

'Unprovoked' stabbing on BART train, suspect identified

A woman has been seriously injured following an "unprovoked" stabbing on an Antioch-bound BART train Saturday morning, police said.

Alleged vandal that caused $500k in damage to BART entrances arrested

A man suspected in vandalism spree that caused hundreds of thousands in damage to entrances at three San Francisco BART stations has been arrested, authorities said.   

Group swims from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to call for protection of Sáttítla

Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.

Red line on BART suspended due to equipment problem

BART suspended service on the Red Line on Saturday morning between Richmond and Millbrae.   

BART could take steps to cut the cost of transfers to other transit

BART’s board of directors is expected to vote Thursday on a proposal that would make it easier and cheaper for commuters to transfer from BART to other public transit services. 

San Francisco, Oakland, BART report that crime is down

San Francisco, Oakland and BART all report that crime is down this year compared to last. San Francisco's homicide rate is the lowest it's been in five years.

BART sees 15% overall crime drop

BART officials on Wednesday said that crime overall has dropped 15% since the same period last year.

Person dies after being struck by A.C.E. train near Newark

A person was struck and killed by a train in Newark earlier this week, according to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.     

Fruitvale, Lake Merritt BART stations closed

The Fruitvale and Lake Merritt BART stations closed Wednesday night, with the closure of the Fruitvale Station due to a major medical emergency, the agency first announced at 9:05 p.m.