Oil, war, and your wallet: what’s driving prices up
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
CHP impounds 14 vehicles connected to Bay Bridge holiday-season sideshow
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.
Trump administration suing to scrap California's EV mandate
The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.
The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.
Saving gas as prices climb
The conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to jump at least 75 cents in the past month. Doug Johnson, AAA external communications lead, gives tips to stretch your gas mileage.
The conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to jump at least 75 cents in the past month. Doug Johnson, AAA external communications lead, gives tips to stretch your gas mileage.
Iran warns $200 oil barrels are coming: report
A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.
A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.
War with Iran sends gas prices up
$5 gas returns to the bay area. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, gives insight.
$5 gas returns to the bay area. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, gives insight.
Bay Area gas prices spike following Iran conflict
Bay Area drivers are seeing some of the steepest prices in the state. San Rafael is averaging $5.42 a gallon, Santa Rosa $5.35, and San Francisco saw its average jump 15 cents to $5.40 — with some stations charging as much as $5.99 a gallon.
Bay Area drivers are seeing some of the steepest prices in the state. San Rafael is averaging $5.42 a gallon, Santa Rosa $5.35, and San Francisco saw its average jump 15 cents to $5.40 — with some stations charging as much as $5.99 a gallon.
VTA taking local trucking business to court after eminent domain dispute
VTA and a local truck dealership are headed to trial over VTA's use of eminent domain and a question of fair compensation. The agency has been acquiring land for its six-mile BART extension project, slated to open in 2036.
VTA and a local truck dealership are headed to trial over VTA's use of eminent domain and a question of fair compensation. The agency has been acquiring land for its six-mile BART extension project, slated to open in 2036.
Refinery closures raise concerns CA gas prices could climb even higher amid Iran War
The escalating conflict in Iran along with another California refinery set to close, are raising concerns that the state's high gas prices could climb even higher.
The escalating conflict in Iran along with another California refinery set to close, are raising concerns that the state's high gas prices could climb even higher.
California getting $18.4 million in federal funds for World Cup transit
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
BART approves service cuts plan during 'largest financial crisis in history'
The board of directors for the Bay Area Rapid Transit has approved an alternative plan to slash service and cut costs as the agency grapples with what officials describe as the largest financial crisis in its history.
The board of directors for the Bay Area Rapid Transit has approved an alternative plan to slash service and cut costs as the agency grapples with what officials describe as the largest financial crisis in its history.
BART service restored between Oakland and San Francisco
BART restored service on Thursday between Oakland and San Francisco after a 40-minute networking engineering problem.
BART restored service on Thursday between Oakland and San Francisco after a 40-minute networking engineering problem.
RV fire shuts down BART’s Transbay Tube, raising encampment-related concerns
An RV fire near the West Oakland station damaged critical cables, forcing an hours-long shutdown of the Transbay Tube Sunday.
An RV fire near the West Oakland station damaged critical cables, forcing an hours-long shutdown of the Transbay Tube Sunday.
Communications failure shuts down BART Transbay Tube service, stranding riders for hours
BART suspended service through the Transbay Tube on Sunday after a "loss of communications," stranding riders and forcing them to seek alternate routes between San Francisco and Oakland.
BART suspended service through the Transbay Tube on Sunday after a "loss of communications," stranding riders and forcing them to seek alternate routes between San Francisco and Oakland.
Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
California approves $590M loan for BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $590 million state loan to help stabilize BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit as they face major budget deficits tied to post-pandemic ridership declines.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $590 million state loan to help stabilize BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit as they face major budget deficits tied to post-pandemic ridership declines.
'Valentraine' returns as BART hosts Valentine’s Day speed dating event on the rails
Love and public transit are intersecting again this Valentine’s Day as BART hosts its second annual "Valentraine," a speed dating event held aboard a moving train.
Love and public transit are intersecting again this Valentine’s Day as BART hosts its second annual "Valentraine," a speed dating event held aboard a moving train.
BART mulls 15 station closures amid budget crisis
BART officials warn that without a new revenue source, the agency may be forced to close 15 of its stations and reduce train frequency.
BART officials warn that without a new revenue source, the agency may be forced to close 15 of its stations and reduce train frequency.
Oakland drivers fed up over off-ramp that floods "every time" it rains
The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through.
The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through.
BART plans massive cutbacks in 2027 if voters reject sales tax
Bay Area residents got a look Thursday at the massive cuts that could be coming to BART next year, if voters don't approve a tax increase to bail out the transit agency. The proposal includes the closure of between 10 and 15 lower-ridership train stations, as well as major service cutbacks.
Bay Area residents got a look Thursday at the massive cuts that could be coming to BART next year, if voters don't approve a tax increase to bail out the transit agency. The proposal includes the closure of between 10 and 15 lower-ridership train stations, as well as major service cutbacks.

















