Oscar Grant's mother reflects on day named in honor of him
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Feb. 27 was Oscar Grant's birthday, and the Oakland City Council has declared this Sunday Oscar Grant Day. Grant's mother, Rev. Wanda Johnson, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the challenges she's faced in the 13 years since she lost her son.

Deadly Caltrain collision with vehicle in San Bruno

There has been a deadly collision involving a Caltrain commuter train and a vehicle in San Bruno on Friday morning.

Rogue fireworks display blocks traffic on Bay Bridge

Videos on social media show an unsanctioned, yet elaborate, fireworks display happening on the Bay Bridge Tuesday evening. The display apparently blocked traffic along the western span of the bridge headed into San Francisco. 

Plaintiffs in lawsuit over Great Highway closure call for reopening despite judge's ruling

After a judge last week ruled the city lawfully closed San Francisco's Great Highway and other streets nearly two years, plaintiffs in the case said on Monday they're continuing to advocate for the roads to reopen.

Plans for ferry service to Redwood City in the works

Ferry service may be coming to the Port of Redwood City with lines running to San Francisco and the East Bay. Officials say they're now making substantial progress on the project. 

3.3 magnitude earthquake recorded near San Leandro

U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake northeast of San Leandro in Oakland Friday evening. 

BART police name suspect in deadly Civic Center shooting

BART's chief of police on Friday named the suspect who was involved in a deadly shooting at the Civic Center station.  

Part of US 101 express lane to open in San Mateo County Friday

Starting Friday, part of US 101 along the Peninsula will have an express lane, similar to those on Interstates 680 and 880.

Costs climb again for California's high-speed rail project

The project's price tag has steadily risen since voters first approved nearly $10 billion in bond money for it in 2008, when the total cost was pegged at $40 billion.

Death on BART tracks shuts down Orinda station for hours

A person died on Monday after being struck by a train at the Orinda station, according to BART officials.

Homeless man held in transient's slaying outside BART station

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a remote area outside of BART's South Hayward station on Wednesday afternoon, agency officials said.   

Here's what the new Powell Street BART bathrooms look like

Bathrooms at the Powell Street BART station have re-reopened, complete with a toilet paper cutting. All the hoopla was because BART closed the restrooms at underground stations after the Sept. 11 terror attacks iin 2001.

BART to reopen Powell Street station bathrooms after 20 years

BART is reopening the restrooms at its Powell Street station in San Francisco for the first time in 20 years. They were closed in 2001 following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Police release body-cam footage of fatal shooting at SFO, hold town-hall meeting

San Francisco police held their required town-hall meeting after SFPD fatally shot and killed a man at San Francisco International Airport who allegedly brandished replica guns.

Nearly 1,500 California bridges are 'structurally deficient'

California has 1,493 bridges classified as structurally deficient, according to the Federal Highway Administration, That means 5.8%, have at least one key element such as the deck, superstructure, or foundation, rated in poor or worse condition.

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.

Concord homeless encampment packs up to meet deadline, has nowhere to go

Tuesday was moving day for some unsheltered people living in about 25 tents in a field under BART tracks, along San Miguel Road in Concord.

Person falls onto BART tracks at San Bruno station

BART is reporting a person fell onto the trackway at San Bruno station Tuesday afternoon. Trains did not stop at the station for about an hour, due to a “major medical emergency.”

VTA to require workers be vaccinated against COVID

Santa Clara County's transit agency is finalizing plans to require all workers be vaccinated against COVID.