Balboa BART station reopens after major medical emergency
The Balboa Park BART Station in San Francisco reopened Friday evening, following a brief closure due to a major medical emergency, BART officials say.
Newsom blasts Valero's spike in profits
Governor Newsom continued railing against oil companies, accusing them of ripping Californians off and price gouging at the gas pump. He targeted Valero after the oil company reported a 500% increase in profits from this quarter, to the same period last year.
Railroads reject latest sick time demands, raising chance of strike
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
DA: Suspect charged in attempted rape of woman at Walnut Creek BART station
A Pittsburg man has been charged in the attempted rape and attack on a young woman at the Walnut Creek BART station, prosecutors said.
Man attempts to sexually assault woman in BART elevator, police say
BART police said they arrested a man Saturday who allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman at the Walnut Creek Station. Officers said he forced her into the elevator and tried to remove her clothes.
Bus driver attacked with hammer says AC Transit ignored pleas for help
An AC Transit bus driver who was attacked in East Oakland by the same woman three times, said the agency did nothing to prevent it from happening again. Antoine Nolen says Sharee Hall has targeted him and other drivers for months.
California's bullet train project may never be finished
A new review of California's high-speed rail project said it may never be finished.
Walnut Creek BART station closes temporarily due to 'suspicious package'
The BART station and parking garage in Walnut Creek were closed for several hours while authorities investigated what they said was a suspicious package found on Monday morning.
Driver shoots laser into other driver's eyes, gets rear-ended
A man was cited after he shone a laser pointer in another driver's eyes, causing her to rear-end him.
Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will call a special session of the state Legislature in December to pass a new tax on oil company profits to punish them for what he called "rank price gouging."
BART recovers from another major delay in Transbay Tube
BART reported another major delay Tuesday morning in the Transbay Tube, though it didn't last too long.
Pain at the pump: Bay Area gas prices inch toward record highs
Gas prices continued their climb in California and across the Bay Area, closing in on record high prices hit back in June.
Newsom proposes "Windfall" tax on oil companies to bring gas prices back down
Californians are once again feeling pain at the pump. Gas prices are on the rise, even though crude oil prices have fallen to $85 a barrel. To bring the cost down for drivers, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a change Friday to immediately increase the state's gas supply.
Victims injured in 2 separate shooting incidents in Oakland early Friday evening
Law enforcement officials in Oakland say they are investigating two separate shootings where victims have been injured Friday evening.
Newsom calls for early release of winter-blend amid soaring gas prices
Some relief could be coming to California drivers.
Crews race to rescue driver who went over Devil's Slide cliff
Cal Fire crews raced to rescue the driver of a car spotted on the beach at the bottom of a dangerous area along the cliffs of San Mateo County.
Dublin-Pleasanton BART station reopens after hazmat situation
A hazmat situation temporarily shut down the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station Thursday afternoon, causing delays for riders.
Ax-wielding rider confronts Muni bus driver
San Francisco police are looking for a man who swung an axe at a Muni bus driver.
Gas prices spike again, as Hurricane Ian barrel towards Florida
After a period of gas prices trending lower, they’re swinging back up again, as concerns rise about Hurricane Ian’s effects on oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.
BART system maintenance questioned as equipment and service problems persist
The latest incident was Friday morning when BART trains stopped in the Transbay Tube because of a power outage and 200 passengers were stranded.