Holiday travel and potential worker strikes puts airlines to the test
Steady streams of airline passengers were at airports Monday, trying to avoid the mid-week, mad holiday rush. The scene last year at Oakland International Airport was quite different and discouraging.
'I feel so violated': Driver says he was wrongly detained during Bay Bridge protest
More information has come out about the arrests made by California Highway Patrol officers following a protest demonstration that shut down part of the Bay Bridge on Thursday.
Gov. Newsom appoints Oscar Grant's uncle to police accountability board
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday he has appointed Cephus "Uncle Bobby" Johnson, the uncle of Oscar Grant, to a police accountability board.
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Bay Bridge
A well-coordinated group of hundreds of Pro-Palestine protesters shut down the Bay Bridge on Thursday morning, tying up traffic during rush hour and calling out to world leaders to end the war in Gaza during the APEC summit.
Oakland neighbors warned city officials of safety issues before homeless man was hit by car under Hwy 24
People in the Longfellow neighborhood said they’ve been warning city officials about safety concerns under Highway 24 after a homeless man was hit by a car in Oakland.
APEC conference creates an opportunity for BART, Muni to regain riders
As APEC descends on San Francisco, it marks a Super Bowl of sorts for Bay Area public transit agencies.
APEC security causing transportation constraints for residents
APEC is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors and an estimated $53 million, but it's also expected to create some inconveniences for those living, working or traveling near the venues set to host.
Bay Bridge lanes reopen: 'Person in distress' safe after hours-long backup
Authorities say a person in distress is on the Bay Bridge in the middle of the span, causing significant traffic delays.
Renewed push for all-lane freeway tolls in the Bay Area
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) officials believe that applying market principles of supply and demand to freeway driving could potentially result in tolls for all lanes, with the aim of reducing congestion and curbing carbon emissions.
Runners get balmy weather and a free beer after Golden Gate foot race
A beautiful morning in San Francisco greeted thousands of runners who turned out for the 22nd edition of the Golden Gate Half Marathon and 5K race. The temperature was perfect for running, around 60 degrees, which made race conditions ideal for this time of year.
Stabbing at 24 st & Mission BART station causes delays
A stabbing between two groups at a BART station Saturday left one injured and caused train delays.
California's high-speed rail project advances though cost jumped to $128B
Whatever happened to high-speed electric rail? The California High Speed Rail Authority Board got an update today as it actually moves forward on the first phase which will serve 4 million Central Valley dwellers.
Bicyclist community rallies for safer access to Mt. Diablo Trail, suing U.S. Bank
Dozens of bicyclists gathered at US Bank in Danville for a rally, demanding their shortcut to Mount Diablo Trail be restored. They were requesting US Bank, the owner of the property, to open the path back to the public.
'End of an era': Say good-bye to paper BART tickets
'END OF AN ERA': By the end of next month, paper BART tickets will only be good as a collectors item or a symbol of days gone by.
A lot of pilots fear mandatory medical examines
Over the weekend, the wife of the Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off the engines of a plane last week said her husband was afraid to reveal his depression issues to medical examiners for fear of losing his pilot’s license and his livelihood. KTVU has learned that the fear of losing a pilot’s license is a major reason many pilots won’t reveal issues to doctors when they have their twice-a-year examination.
32 dead, more than 60 injured in horror vehicle pile-up in Egypt
At least 32 people are dead and more than 60 are injured after a fiery multiple-vehicle crash in Northern Egypt involving a passenger bus, according to authorities.
Alaska Airlines pilot from cockpit emergency raises questions on pilots' mental health
Every six months, airline pilots must pass a medical and mental examination to maintain their license to fly.
Conversations renew about mental health in aviation after recent suicide by pilot attempt
Professionals define Joseph Emerson's actions as "suicide by pilot" a very rare event confirmed or suspected in a handful of airline crashes over the last eight decades.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot facing attempted murder charges rode in plane's jump seat
The off-duty guest pilot was inside the cockpit, in what's called the jump seat, behind the pilot and co-pilot. Several reports say he tried to pull the fire suppression handle.
BART says elevators and escalators out of service at airport connector
BART said at 2:39 p.m. Sunday that elevators and escalators are currently out of service at the Oakland Airport Connector.