Tesla driver blames self-driving mode for 8-vehicle crash on Bay Bridge

The driver of a 2021 Tesla Model S involved in an eight-vehicle crash Thanksgiving Day on the Bay Bridge told police he was in Full-Self Driving mode, which had malfunctioned.

NTSB says 119 people dead while using electric bikes, e-scooters

Multiple government agencies have jurisdiction over e-scooters and e-bikes, and the NTSB recommended they all gather data to create a more accurate picture of how many people are hurt or killed.

Treasury department delays electric vehicle tax credit changes

The Treasury Department has pushed the issuance of guidance for new electric vehicle tax credit rules from January to March as it continues to develop them.

This Bay Area transit system has almost perfect satisfaction rating

Riders say they are extremely happy with this San Francisco Bay transit system, according to a recent survey. The new scores make it the highest-rated in the nation.

Silicon Valley has highest number of bicycle crashes in the last decade

A new report says Palo Alto and San Jose have had the most bicycle crashes in Silicon Valley over the last 10 years, leaving dozens of bikers injured. This comes just after San Jose hit a gruesome milestone of 64 pedestrian deaths due to a traffic crash this year.

Self-driving cars: California DMV vs. Uncle Sam

On Friday, the California DMV eased some restrictions on GM's Cruise, the autonomous vehicle being tested on the streets of San Francisco. 

Man kicks 79-year-old woman as he exits Muni bus, SFPD looking for him

San Francisco Police Department shared surveillance video on Wednesday of an aggravated assault of a 79-year-old woman. Police say the incident aboard a Muni bus happened Dec. 3 on the 38 Line coach at around 11:21 a.m. 

'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes HOV driver to be cited

A “Seusspicious-looking” passenger was caught in the HOV lane on I-10 in the Phoenix area and authorities are warning inflatable holiday decorations don't count as another person.

Independent investigation finds VTA had no prior knowledge, warning about 2021 mass shooting

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Monday held a press conference regarding findings from an independent investigation into the May 26, 2021, mass shooting in the VTA's San Jose rail yard that left nine employees dead.

Average price of gas plunges to cheapest in over a year

While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.

San Jose moves forward with plans to build 32,000 housing units

San Jose has been in a legal battle over the project with Santa Clara County and Milpitas since 2005. The biggest issue was the traffic and congestion new housing would create. But, with homelessness becoming a growing concern in the South Bay, all sides agree making housing more available needs to be the priority. 

SFPD discuss plans to derail sideshows

San Francisco police say they're monitoring chatter and preparing crews for the possibility of sideshows. It was just one week ago that a series of illegal car stunt shows took over the streets of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. 

BART to dump excursion fare fee for riders

Half a century ago when BART was new, people hopped and stayed onboard for hours of joyriding, not paying any fare when they returned to their original station as if they had never left. That gave birth to a minimum fare, the so-called excursion fare.

Some businesses will have to move to make way for San Jose BART extension

As VTA prepares to bring BART through downtown San Jose, they say some buildings and businesses will have to move to make way. Officials plan to buy them or use eminent domain if necessary. That isn't sitting well with those at the intersection of Santa Clara and 3rd, who say relocating won't be easy.

California considers penalties for oil companies over price gouging

California could become the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money, a reaction to the industry’s supersized profits following a summer of record-high gas prices in the nation’s most populous state.

San Francisco jazz musician hit and killed by Caltrains

Andrew Speight, a San Francisco saxaphonist, was killed when his car got trapped on the train tracks in Burlingame, according to Caltrain. He was struck by a northbound and a southbound train near the Broadway Station, officials said.

Police break up sideshows on the Bay Bridge, Brentwood

Police were busy this weekend breaking up more dangerous sideshows on the Bay Bridge and in Brentwood.

Furious Newsom set to punish oil producers, give money to drivers

Gov. Newsom has called lawmakers into a special session for the purpose of approving a penalty for oil companies when their profits pass a certain threshold.