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.   

California gas settlement payments: See if you qualify

California drivers may be entitled to a settlement payment after the state reached a settlement with gas trading firms over price gouging allegations.

Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know

Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.

Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.

Gov. Newsom bill aims to lower gas prices for consumers

A bill making its way through a special session of the California legislature could, if passed into law, help lower the price of a gallon of gasoline at the pump.

Gov. Newsom champions bill to lower gas prices
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A bill working its way through a special session of the California legislature would, if passes and according to Gov. Gavin Newsom, lower the price of gasoline at the pump for tens of millions of drivers in the state.

VTA shooter owed coworker thousands in debt before fatal incident

The VTA bus driver accused of killing a coworker in San Jose hid behind his public defender during his first court appearance on Wednesday.