Preemptive action by victim helps Livermore police identify stolen catalytic converter

Livermore police were able to identify the owner of a stolen catalytic converter due to its spray-painted shield and an etched license plate, authorities tweeted Monday morning.

Monterey County sinkhole prompts full closure of Highway 1 segment

Caltrans prompted a full closure of Highway 1 in Monterey County due to a sinkhole that appeared in the center of roadway on Sunday morning.

BART reopens restrooms at Embarcadero, Downtown Berkeley stations

BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Warm weather causes BART delays

Due to warm weather, BART riders should expect delays at certain stations Saturday, according to a BART service advisory.

Golden Gate Bridge tolls increase

Starting Saturday, drivers will pay more to cross the Golden Gate Bridge.

'Airmageddon': 4th of July weekend travel woes

The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.

SF prosecutors decline to file charges against man in fatal shooting outside BART station

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against a man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting outside the Powell Street BART station last week, according to authorities.

California watchdog will curb gas price spikes with new law in effect

California Gov. Gavin Newsom took time on Tuesday to commend the legislature for enacting a groundbreaking law aimed at curbing the oil industry and preventing excessive price hikes, with provisions to penalize producers when deemed necessary.

California gets $184 million to reduce bus emissions

California was given over $184 million in grants to support the state's transition to zero- and low-emission buses, Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein announced on Monday.

Bay Area bridge tolls could go up to $8.50 if new legislation passes

Sen. Scott Wiener on Monday introduced SB 532, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act, which would temporarily raise tolls on the seven state-owned bridges in the Bay Area to $8.50 for 5 years. That is a $1.50 increase.

Preservationists angry historic San Jose buildings to be demolished for parking lot

Preservationists in San Jose are frustrated. They say two historic buildings on West St. John are about to be demolished to build a temporary parking lot. But city officials say the move may be necessary to satisfy their contractual obligations with the nearby SAP Center.

Officials celebrate reopening of I-95

The collapsed stretch of I-95 is reopening sooner than expected, as Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopen the highway at noon Friday.

SFPD: Arrest made in fatal shooting near Powell BART station

SFPD announced it had arrested Daveon Crawford, an 18-year-old from Sacramento, after officers witnessed Crawford and a juvenile female suspect were seen entering a taxicab near 8th and Mission Streets. Police eventually pulled the taxicab over and arrested Crawford and the female minor.

Here's why water is seeping into bore of Caldecott Tunnel

Concerns about the structural integrity of the Caldecott Tunnel system have emerged due to a mystery surrounding water flowing through one of its bores.

Submarine used for tourist visits to Titanic wreckage goes missing in the Atlantic

A search is underway for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Canadian officials say the five-person submersible was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles south of St. John's, Newfoundland.

Outside Lands organizers propose free San Francisco concert series

The company that annually organizes the gigantic Outside Lands music festival has proposed a free San Francisco concert series at outdoor downtown areas.