Lingering VTA strike impacting those most in need as talks with union resume
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 on Thursday held a rally outside the headquarters of the Valley Transportation Authority.
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 on Thursday held a rally outside the headquarters of the Valley Transportation Authority.
As VTA strike lingers, regular riders resort to walking to important appointments
An arbitrator helped the Valley Transportation Authority and members of it's striking union, ATU Local 265, resume talks aimed at ending the four day old work stoppage. Meanwhile, regular South Bay riders were forced to walk to get to important appointments.
An arbitrator helped the Valley Transportation Authority and members of it's striking union, ATU Local 265, resume talks aimed at ending the four day old work stoppage. Meanwhile, regular South Bay riders were forced to walk to get to important appointments.
San Francisco Muni stabbing victim, suspect both ID'd as minors
A boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the stabbing of a girl on a San Francisco Muni train, according to police.
A boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the stabbing of a girl on a San Francisco Muni train, according to police.
Woman stabbed on San Francisco Muni train
A woman was stabbed on a San Francisco Muni train late Tuesday, authorities said.
A woman was stabbed on a San Francisco Muni train late Tuesday, authorities said.
VTA files legal action against transit union over strike
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has filed a legal complaint against the union representing transit workers who are picketing, seeking to end the strike.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has filed a legal complaint against the union representing transit workers who are picketing, seeking to end the strike.
VTA, union workers report no progress in ending strike
Nearly 100,000 passengers of the VTA system are scrambling to find alternate means of transportation. This, after 1,500 workers of ATU Local 265 walked of their jobs Monday.
Nearly 100,000 passengers of the VTA system are scrambling to find alternate means of transportation. This, after 1,500 workers of ATU Local 265 walked of their jobs Monday.
VTA strike threatens commute for thousands
Around 100,000 riders will be impacted each and every day by the strike, which will suspend bus and light rail services for the foreseeable future.
Around 100,000 riders will be impacted each and every day by the strike, which will suspend bus and light rail services for the foreseeable future.
VTA workers to strike Monday after negotiations stall
Union members employed by the Valley Transportation Authority confirmed they will go on strike on Monday after negotiations with the transit agency stalled.
Union members employed by the Valley Transportation Authority confirmed they will go on strike on Monday after negotiations with the transit agency stalled.
VTA drivers set to strike: All bus, light rail service expected to shut down Monday
VTA drivers and light rail operators plan to go on strike on Monday. VTA said it expects all service could be suspended efftective at 12:01am on Monday morning.
VTA drivers and light rail operators plan to go on strike on Monday. VTA said it expects all service could be suspended efftective at 12:01am on Monday morning.
Unexploded WWII bomb halts high-speed rail travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
VTA plans for no service starting Monday due to labor strike announcement
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority plans to have no service starting Monday, because of a labor union strike, the agency announced Thursday evening.
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority plans to have no service starting Monday, because of a labor union strike, the agency announced Thursday evening.
Pedestrian struck, killed by BART train in El Cerrito
A person died on Tuesday morning after they were struck by a BART train in El Cerrito.
A person died on Tuesday morning after they were struck by a BART train in El Cerrito.
Fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash on Bay Bridge, driver of car sought by CHP
A motorcyclist on the Bay Bridge was ejected from his vehicle into a lane of oncoming traffic when he crashed into a car and was then struck and killed by another vehicle that fled the scene, officials with the California Highway Patrol say.
A motorcyclist on the Bay Bridge was ejected from his vehicle into a lane of oncoming traffic when he crashed into a car and was then struck and killed by another vehicle that fled the scene, officials with the California Highway Patrol say.
Highway 101 reopens all lanes after day-long repair following truck accident
Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Caltrans crews reopened all southbound lanes of Highway 101 near Sierra Point. This, after the driver of a 53-foot long truck crashed in the pre-dawn darkness, blocking three lanes and causing damage to nearby Caltrain electrical wires.
Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Caltrans crews reopened all southbound lanes of Highway 101 near Sierra Point. This, after the driver of a 53-foot long truck crashed in the pre-dawn darkness, blocking three lanes and causing damage to nearby Caltrain electrical wires.
New SFMTA director ready to tackle $300M budget deficit
San Francisco's new transit director has outlined her plans for the agency and the search for a new funding source.
San Francisco's new transit director has outlined her plans for the agency and the search for a new funding source.
California high-speed rail: $15.7B already invested in 'failed' project as Republicans criticize Newsom
California voters in 2008 approved nearly $10 billion in bond money to build a high-speed rail line connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco that was supposed to be running by 2020.
California voters in 2008 approved nearly $10 billion in bond money to build a high-speed rail line connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco that was supposed to be running by 2020.
Gas prices soar in California while other states fall
Though inflation is running at 3% in California year over year, Bay Area gasoline prices are up 9% and climbing for the foreseeable future. Pain at the pump is more real than you might have imagined.
Though inflation is running at 3% in California year over year, Bay Area gasoline prices are up 9% and climbing for the foreseeable future. Pain at the pump is more real than you might have imagined.
Crash video raises questions about what caused Delta plane to flip over
Compelling new video has emerged of the Delta crash in Toronto, giving a clear view of the events.
Compelling new video has emerged of the Delta crash in Toronto, giving a clear view of the events.
Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.