Oil, war, and your wallet: what’s driving prices up
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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.

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.

Saving gas as prices climb
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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.

War with Iran sends gas prices up
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$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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

'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.

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.

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. 

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.