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. 

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.

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.

COVID: BART mask requirement set to end October 1

Bay Area Rapid Transit has had a mask mandate in place for most of the coronavirus pandemic, but on Thursday, officials announced the mandate would end on October 1. 

First look at BART's 2nd Transbay Tube renderings

The first renderings of what a second Transbay Tube would add to the Bay Area have now been made public. 

These are California's 10 deadliest roads

The study found California's deadliest stretch of road in San Bernardino County.

San Francisco's Central Subway will open soon: here's when you can ride it

Riders can hop on the long-awaited San Francisco Muni Central Line on Nov. 19 that will run through downtown to SoMa, Union Square, and Chinatown.