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.
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.
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.
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.
BART said at 2:39 p.m. Sunday that elevators and escalators are currently out of service at the Oakland Airport Connector.
BART service resumes after alleged robbery suspect jumps on tracks
BART expeirenced service disruptions Friday afternoon after an alleged robbery suspect jumped onto the trackway of the Downtown Berkeley Station.
BART expeirenced service disruptions Friday afternoon after an alleged robbery suspect jumped onto the trackway of the Downtown Berkeley Station.
Major airlines fighting extinction, going after smaller charter upstarts
After accepting tens of billions of dollars in pandemic relief, some major airlines are now going after smaller, upstart competitors who invaded their still recovering market shares. Let JSX be an example.
After accepting tens of billions of dollars in pandemic relief, some major airlines are now going after smaller, upstart competitors who invaded their still recovering market shares. Let JSX be an example.
Caltrans: Dumbarton Bridge to close for 4 nights in Oct., Nov.
Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.
Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.
Portion of Hwy 101 in Redwood City reopens ahead of schedule
A portion of northbound Highway 101 in Redwood City is back open Sunday night ahead of schedule.
A portion of northbound Highway 101 in Redwood City is back open Sunday night ahead of schedule.
2 of 5 Bay Area refineries to stop making gasoline
The Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum are permanently converting their East Bay refineries to produce renewable, bio-based diesel fuel from plant-based materials.
The Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum are permanently converting their East Bay refineries to produce renewable, bio-based diesel fuel from plant-based materials.
Caltrain suspends service between SF and Millbrae to upgrade trains
Caltrain has suspended its weekend service between the San Francisco and the Millbrae stations. It's all part of an effort to transform Caltrain from a diesel-fueled commuter train to a modern electric train system.
Caltrain has suspended its weekend service between the San Francisco and the Millbrae stations. It's all part of an effort to transform Caltrain from a diesel-fueled commuter train to a modern electric train system.
Person struck and killed by Amtrak train in Oakland
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Friday morning, police said.
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Friday morning, police said.
Warm weather leads to BART equipment problems
Warm weather in the Bay Area led to equipment issues for BART on Thursday.
Warm weather in the Bay Area led to equipment issues for BART on Thursday.
VTA says BART service into San Jose is another 10 years away
BART was expected to arrive in San Jose and Santa Clara in 2026, but now officials say rising labor and construction costs will delay the project 10 years.
BART was expected to arrive in San Jose and Santa Clara in 2026, but now officials say rising labor and construction costs will delay the project 10 years.
Candy store owner, employee and customer attacked at San Francisco store
A San Francisco business owner is expressing frustration after a frightening attack at her West Portal store late Wednesday afternoon.
A San Francisco business owner is expressing frustration after a frightening attack at her West Portal store late Wednesday afternoon.
Friday last day to apply for state funding for electric school buses
The state is offering $150 million to school districts to replace old diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses. September 29 is the last day for school districts to apply for the grant.
The state is offering $150 million to school districts to replace old diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses. September 29 is the last day for school districts to apply for the grant.
Police investigating altercation that sent VTA bus driver to the hospital
Police are investigating an altercation between a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority operator and a passenger that sent the driver to the hospital.
Police are investigating an altercation between a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority operator and a passenger that sent the driver to the hospital.
Is the Marin Sonoma SMART train doomed?
Civil Grand Jury has concluded that the Sonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit District SMART trains may have to close before the end of this decade. It will all hinge on renewing a tiny tax.
Civil Grand Jury has concluded that the Sonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit District SMART trains may have to close before the end of this decade. It will all hinge on renewing a tiny tax.
Why are gas prices rising?
Gas prices are on the rise again, creating a pain at the pump for drivers.
Gas prices are on the rise again, creating a pain at the pump for drivers.
Person dies after being struck by Caltrain in San Francisco
One person is dead after being struck by a Caltrain in San Francisco.
One person is dead after being struck by a Caltrain in San Francisco.
BART police arrest man after stabbing on train at 19th Street Station
A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a BART passenger at the 19th Street Station in Oakland, BART police said.
A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a BART passenger at the 19th Street Station in Oakland, BART police said.