California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high
Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.
San Francisco's beloved Bay to Breakers race returns after pandemic hiatus
More than 10,000 runners, some wearing wacky costumes and others wearing nothing at all, took over the streets for Bay to Breakers. The road race hadn't been held since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Abortion rights protesters take to the streets of San Francisco
A long stretch of San Francisco’s Market Street was filled with abortion rights demonstrators Saturday afternoon.
National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
New technology could slow scooter riders' roll when they ride on sidewalks
Lime, Scoot and Spin are now unveiling their new technology aimed at keeping the scooters off the sidewalks. The systems allow the scooters to buzz along in the green lane, but slow to 5 miles per hour if they cross onto the sidewalk.
VTA building where San Jose mass shooting took place demolished
VTA made the decision to demolish Building B at their Guadalupe Light Rail Yard, so employees, especially those traumatized by last year's mass shooting, would never have to go back there.
VTA begins demolition of light rail yard where mass shooting occurred
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority crews on Wednesday began demolition of a building at a light-rail yard in San Jose where last year a disgruntled VTA employee fatally shot several of his co-workers before killing himself.
'Oil refiners exploited the crisis': Report shows oil refiners are gouging California drivers
According to Consumer Watchdog, in the first quarter of 2022, some California refiners earned more than twice as those reported by the same refiners in other regions and as much as five times more than in the first quarter of 2021.
Top UCSF doctor says he's masking up again
Dr. Robert Wachter said he had been less careful when it came to masking in places like restaurants, but now, he will be back to wearing N95's in crowded indoor spaces.
Muni fares will remain the same for next two years
Muni finalized its budget for the next two years. The transit agency says riders won't see any fare increases, and there will be a renewed focus on cleaning and making the system safer for everyone.
Bay Bridge toll plaza booth shut down, after being slammed by a big rig
Repairs were underway at the Bay Bridge toll plaza in Oakland, where a big rig slammed into a toll booth on Sunday.
Sonoma-Marin 'SMART' trains resume Sunday service
Sunday train serivce started running in Sonoma and Marin counties for the first time in more than two years.
Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices
Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.
BART riders, employees must go back to wearing masks
BART riders and employees must wear masks on trains and at station platforms until July 18 under a new mandate approved Thursday by the board of directors.
San Francisco supervisors approve plan to keep Golden Gate Park's JFK Drive permanently car-free
John F. Kennedy Drive in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park hasn't seen cars in nearly two years-- and now that will be permanent. City officials made the announcement of the Board of Supervisors' vote late Tuesday evening.
Bay Area transit agencies drop mask rules; BART considering reinstating mandate
Most transit agencies in the Bay Area are following behind airlines and dropping mask requirements.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
BART to expand use of license plate readers
BART is moving forward with a plan to add automated license plate readers at their parking lots.
California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
Bay Area transit agencies respond to Brooklyn subway shooting with increased security
Bay Area transit leaders say they're stepping up security following Tuesday's attack at a New York City subway station in Brooklyn