What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
Union leaders say VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe
Union leaders say the VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe. The suspension of light rail service could be in place for several days.
Red Cross assisting families of victims in VTA shooting
The Red Cross is helping the families of the 8 victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Neighbor of VTA gunman describes the odd interactions he had with the suspect
Samuel Cassidy, the 57 year-old VTA employee who opened fire and killed 8 of his colleagues, set his house on fire right before the mass shooting. Hear from one of his neighbors, who describes Cassidy as a weird and rude person that he tried to avoid.
Santa Clara County Sheriff says gunman took his own life when deputies entered VTA facility
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith spoke with KTVU's Jesse Gary near the scene of the VTA facility where a mass shooting unfolded early Wednesday morning. The deceased victims remain inside of the building, as bomb detection K-9's and robotics are flown to San Jose to determine if the facility is safe to enter.
Newsom speaks at scene of VTA mass shooting: "What the hell is going on in the United States of America"
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the VTA rail yard in San Jose and spoke early Wednesday afternoon. About 7 hours earlier, a mass shooting carried out by VTA employee Samuel James Cassidy killed 9, including the gunman.
Here's what we know about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy
The suspect in a shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose has been identified by sources as employee Samuel Cassidy. KTVU's Evan Sernoffsky reports.
San Francisco supervisors approve free Muni pilot program, but it's not a done deal
San Francisco supervisors voted 7 - 4 to make the San Francisco Municipal Railway free from July 1 to September 1.
Is BART's South Bay extension tunneling too deep? Some perspective
Some folks think that at 90 feet underground, some of BART's new South Bay platforms, built underneath VTA's tunnel system is not rider friendly.
Wind tunnel testing underway as engineers work to silence humming on Golden Gate Bridge
Following a retrofit last year of the sidewalk safety railing, wind is causing the Golden Gate Bridge to emit a loud hum that can be heard for miles. Engineers are working on a solution, but bridge officials couldn't provide additional details.
San Francisco streetcars return but iconic cable cars remain parked
San Francisco’s iconic cable cars remain sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic but officials said Friday the city’s historic streetcars will start rolling again this weekend.
Mayor London Breed celebrates the return of the F-Line and Muni Metro service
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and officials with the SFMTA gathered Friday to bring back the long-awaited F-Line and Muni subway service.
BART’s 9 p.m. pandemic-era curfew is ending Aug. 30
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
Experts say Bay Area transportation infrastructure up to par
BART, the Bay Area's dominant rail line, said voters have supported safety for the past 17 years, first with the 2004 passage of a $1.3 billion earthquake retrofit plan.
Amtrak train collides with big rig outside of Brentwood
An Amtrak train smashed into a semi truck causing a extensive damage and a diesel spill. No one was injured but the train had to be evacuated and passengers were loaded onto buses to continue their travels.
Amtrak train collides with dump truck near Brentwood
The accident happened shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday at an unmarked train crossing near Brentwood.
VTA employee, member of Sikh community, recovering after being pierced by an arrow
A Valley Transportation Authority bus driver is recovering from a near-brush with death. While at work recently in San Jose, he was shot in the back with an arrow.
Berkeley OKs spending $53M on affordable housing projects at BART stations
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
Police activity shuts down down most eastbound lanes of Bay Bridge
Most eastbound lanes on the Bay Bridge were shut down early Friday morning due to police activity.
VTA's system hacked: Transit officials say buses, light rail not impacted
It’s a crime becoming more common in the 21st Century. And now, someone has hacked the Valley Transportation Authority. Thursday, VTA staffers worked to hire a third party cyber expert to investigate the crime.