BART service restored between Concord and Orinda after power issue
BART service stopped early Wednesday morning between Concord and Orinda because of what the agency described as a "trackside" power issue for about 90 minutes, confusing commuters and causing a headache for some trying to get to work.
BART service stopped early Wednesday morning between Concord and Orinda because of what the agency described as a "trackside" power issue for about 90 minutes, confusing commuters and causing a headache for some trying to get to work.
San Francisco Bay Ferry fleet brings back live music after 25 years
East Bay ferry commuters got some very special surprises during their evening commutes on one SF Bay Ferry line. Soon, other commuters on other lines may get the same.
East Bay ferry commuters got some very special surprises during their evening commutes on one SF Bay Ferry line. Soon, other commuters on other lines may get the same.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Man harasses woman, attacks Good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain station
The search continued Wednesday for a man caught on video harassing a woman at the San Carlos Caltrain station and attacking a Good Samaritan who came to her aid.
The search continued Wednesday for a man caught on video harassing a woman at the San Carlos Caltrain station and attacking a Good Samaritan who came to her aid.
E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
BART reports major delays in SFO and East Bay directions due to disabled train
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
BART service disruptions at Fruitvale Station for 'major medical emergency'
BART service disruptions expanded Monday morning following the closure of Fruitvale station on the Berryessa Line caused by a major medical emergency.
BART service disruptions expanded Monday morning following the closure of Fruitvale station on the Berryessa Line caused by a major medical emergency.
How did a car fly onto Castro Valley BART train tracks? What we know
A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.
A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.
Car lands on BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley, major traffic impact
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Bay Area transit agencies roll out 'Next Generation' Clipper cards
Bay Area commuters will begin transitioning to a new fare system as agencies roll out the "Next Generation Clipper Card," an upgrade officials say will modernize payments and make transfers easier across systems.
Bay Area commuters will begin transitioning to a new fare system as agencies roll out the "Next Generation Clipper Card," an upgrade officials say will modernize payments and make transfers easier across systems.
New ferries coming to both Bay Area ferry systems for fun, commuting, and disasters
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
Power problem delays BART service
BART trains faced major delays Monday morning after a power problem halted normal service on one of the rail system's busiest stretches, the transit agency said.
BART trains faced major delays Monday morning after a power problem halted normal service on one of the rail system's busiest stretches, the transit agency said.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Santa Rosa, SMART reach deal for pedestrian crossing along train tracks
SMART Train and Santa Rosa have come to an agreement over a pedestrian and bike crossing.
SMART Train and Santa Rosa have come to an agreement over a pedestrian and bike crossing.
The man behind the viral BART Thanksgiving dinner
BART riders did double takes Thursday morning when a full Thanksgiving feast appeared inside a train car, complete with a table, decorations and holiday dishes.
BART riders did double takes Thursday morning when a full Thanksgiving feast appeared inside a train car, complete with a table, decorations and holiday dishes.
Crush of travelers hit the skies, roads & rails for Thanksgiving
Bay Area airports reported high volumes of travelers as people took to the skies, roads and rails for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation said nearly 82 million people will travel over the next four days for this late November holiday.
Bay Area airports reported high volumes of travelers as people took to the skies, roads and rails for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation said nearly 82 million people will travel over the next four days for this late November holiday.
San Francisco's Civic Center BART station closed due to electrical fire
The Civic Center BART station in San Francisco was closed Tuesday afternoon because of an electrical fire caused by a blown insulator.
The Civic Center BART station in San Francisco was closed Tuesday afternoon because of an electrical fire caused by a blown insulator.
BART service resumes in East Bay after day-long disruption
Two BART lines from Hayward south to the Berryessa Station resumes service late Friday. This, after officials said a vandal cut fiber lines near the Hayward station, disrupting service for thousands of passengers for most of the day.
Two BART lines from Hayward south to the Berryessa Station resumes service late Friday. This, after officials said a vandal cut fiber lines near the Hayward station, disrupting service for thousands of passengers for most of the day.