North Bay leads trend on banning new gas stations
A trend that began right here in the Bay Area is likely to speed up the acceptance of electric cars nationwide. The trend? Banning or placing moratoriums on new gas stations or the expansions of current ones.
A trend that began right here in the Bay Area is likely to speed up the acceptance of electric cars nationwide. The trend? Banning or placing moratoriums on new gas stations or the expansions of current ones.
Person on track, disabled train lead to major delays on BART
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
Uber defied taxi laws and upended workers' rights, investigative report found
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment
California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.
California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.
'It's worth it': Georgia gas station loses nearly $12K selling discounted gas
The Georgia gas station dropped the price to less than $2 a gallon for customers on the Fourth of July. The owner says he lost nearly $12,000 in just three hours, but it was worth it to see the smiles on his customers' faces.
The Georgia gas station dropped the price to less than $2 a gallon for customers on the Fourth of July. The owner says he lost nearly $12,000 in just three hours, but it was worth it to see the smiles on his customers' faces.
Gas prices take slight dip due to fear of a global recession
On Tuesday, the price of crude oil dropped 9%, the largest drop since March. Trading for natural gas, gasoline and heating oil have also recently declined.
On Tuesday, the price of crude oil dropped 9%, the largest drop since March. Trading for natural gas, gasoline and heating oil have also recently declined.
Bezos calls out Biden after president's appeal for lower gas prices
A Twitter war between two giants broke over gasoline prices. But, it may already be over because the combatants can't agree on the basic facts. In one corner, President Joe Biden. In the other, Amazon mega billionaire Jeff Bezos.
A Twitter war between two giants broke over gasoline prices. But, it may already be over because the combatants can't agree on the basic facts. In one corner, President Joe Biden. In the other, Amazon mega billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Road travel likely at pre-pandemic levels this Independence Day
Nearly fifty million Americans are predicted to travel on the roads this weekend nationwide, which would make this Independence Day weekend the second busiest ever according to AAA.
Nearly fifty million Americans are predicted to travel on the roads this weekend nationwide, which would make this Independence Day weekend the second busiest ever according to AAA.
California's gas tax goes up July 1: What you need to know
California’s gas tax increased July 1 after legislative leaders rejected Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to suspend the hike to help drivers cope with sky-high prices at the pump.
California’s gas tax increased July 1 after legislative leaders rejected Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to suspend the hike to help drivers cope with sky-high prices at the pump.
BART brings hawk to station to deter pigeons
Got pigeons? No problem. BART recently outsourced a falconer to intimidate pigeons at the El Cerrito del Norte Station.
Got pigeons? No problem. BART recently outsourced a falconer to intimidate pigeons at the El Cerrito del Norte Station.
Gas tax, Golden Gate Bridge toll and BART fare increases take effect
It is now more expensive to travel the Bay Area.
It is now more expensive to travel the Bay Area.
Falling gas prices welcome news for Fourth of July travelers looking to avoid airport delays
Flight delays and cancellations may push more people to drive for the Independence Day holiday.
Flight delays and cancellations may push more people to drive for the Independence Day holiday.
2 arrested on suspicion of involvement in shooting at West Oakland BART station
BART police arrested a man and a woman Tuesday on suspicion of involvement in a shooting Saturday at the West Oakland BART station that left one victim with minor injuries, according to the transit agency.
BART police arrested a man and a woman Tuesday on suspicion of involvement in a shooting Saturday at the West Oakland BART station that left one victim with minor injuries, according to the transit agency.
BART reopens restrooms at Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt stations
Restrooms have reopened at BART's Montgomery Street and Lake Merritt stations in San Francisco and Oakland, the latest reopening of facilities that had been closed since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Restrooms have reopened at BART's Montgomery Street and Lake Merritt stations in San Francisco and Oakland, the latest reopening of facilities that had been closed since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Suspicious package investigated at Caltrain's San Jose Diridon Station
Trains have been cleared to resume service after a suspicious package was investigated at Caltrain's San Jose Diridon Station Tuesday evening.
Trains have been cleared to resume service after a suspicious package was investigated at Caltrain's San Jose Diridon Station Tuesday evening.
Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
San Francisco Muni shooter acted in self-defense, attorney says
A man who shot and killed a passenger on a San Francisco subway commuter train will be charged with gun crimes but not homicide in what was “clearly" a case of self-defense after he was attacked with a knife, his attorney said Monday.
A man who shot and killed a passenger on a San Francisco subway commuter train will be charged with gun crimes but not homicide in what was “clearly" a case of self-defense after he was attacked with a knife, his attorney said Monday.
US officials return to Venezuela amid gas price hike
Senior Biden administration officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, driving higher gas prices and forcing the U.S. to recalibrate other foreign policy objectives.
Senior Biden administration officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, driving higher gas prices and forcing the U.S. to recalibrate other foreign policy objectives.
3 dead after Amtrak train collides with car near Brentwood
Three people are dead after an Amtrak train collided with a car Sunday afternoon near Brentwood. Officials said the 80 passengers on the train were not injured.
Three people are dead after an Amtrak train collided with a car Sunday afternoon near Brentwood. Officials said the 80 passengers on the train were not injured.
West Oakland BART station reopened after alleged shooting on SF bound train
BART officials said a shooting on a San Francisco bound train forced the closure of the West Oakland station Saturday afternoon.
BART officials said a shooting on a San Francisco bound train forced the closure of the West Oakland station Saturday afternoon.