Barber to hold community vigil after W. Oakland fatal police shooting
He goes by the name of 'Truck' and for 21 years, he's served the community of West Oakland at his barbershop. But Wednesday night his shop was at the center of an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect dead after an argument quickly escalated.
He goes by the name of 'Truck' and for 21 years, he's served the community of West Oakland at his barbershop. But Wednesday night his shop was at the center of an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect dead after an argument quickly escalated.
What's the Worst Thing You've Seen on BART? (You Know You Have a Story?)
It seems almost every regular BART rider has a story about something disgusting they have seen on BART. However, more than messes, riders are reporting more health and safety issues to KTVU?s 2 Investigates team.
It seems almost every regular BART rider has a story about something disgusting they have seen on BART. However, more than messes, riders are reporting more health and safety issues to KTVU?s 2 Investigates team.
BART announces biennial fare increase to go in effect in 3 weeks
BART announced its regular, biennial fare increase will go into effect in three weeks.
BART announced its regular, biennial fare increase will go into effect in three weeks.
New BART cars appear unlikely go into service before 2018
As the end of the year approaches, it appears less and less likely that BART will be operating any of the 60 new cars it promised would be in service before 2018.
As the end of the year approaches, it appears less and less likely that BART will be operating any of the 60 new cars it promised would be in service before 2018.
New BART cars delayed, again. 2 Investigates gets answers from supplier
BART's new ?Fleet of the Future? was supposed to be the biggest public transit remedy seen in years to address the Bay Area gridlock. Instead, 2 Investigates discovered that the multi-billion dollar project -- described as a ?slow motion train wreck? by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
BART's new ?Fleet of the Future? was supposed to be the biggest public transit remedy seen in years to address the Bay Area gridlock. Instead, 2 Investigates discovered that the multi-billion dollar project -- described as a ?slow motion train wreck? by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
2-foot long snake found on VTA bus up for adoption
Bus riders in the South Bay had quite a scare after discovering an usual passenger on board with them, a two-foot long python. The snake was found on a bus traveling from San Jose to Palo Alto. No one claimed it so it's now up for adoption.
Bus riders in the South Bay had quite a scare after discovering an usual passenger on board with them, a two-foot long python. The snake was found on a bus traveling from San Jose to Palo Alto. No one claimed it so it's now up for adoption.
With governor?s signature, BART could get an Inspector General
BART may soon find itself under a monitor who would have vast authority to look at the agency?s books, operations, plans and progress.
BART may soon find itself under a monitor who would have vast authority to look at the agency?s books, operations, plans and progress.
Police obtain video of attempted robbery involving note on BART train
BART police have obtained and reviewed surveillance video of an attempted robbery Saturday afternoon on a Dublin-bound train in which a suspect used a note to threaten a passenger to give up her wallet and phone, BART officials said today.
BART police have obtained and reviewed surveillance video of an attempted robbery Saturday afternoon on a Dublin-bound train in which a suspect used a note to threaten a passenger to give up her wallet and phone, BART officials said today.
6 passengers sue BART over mob attacks by young people
Six BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and April filed a lawsuit today against the transit agency, accusing it of failing to protect its passengers.
Six BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and April filed a lawsuit today against the transit agency, accusing it of failing to protect its passengers.
Caltrans finalizes plans for Bay Bridge old eastern span demolition
Caltrans has sped up its plans to remove the remaining 13 pier supports that held up the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge.
Caltrans has sped up its plans to remove the remaining 13 pier supports that held up the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge.
Alleged BART attacker arrested
BART police on Monday announced the arrest of a suspect that they say is behind two attacks on the train last week, hours after they released his photos.
BART police on Monday announced the arrest of a suspect that they say is behind two attacks on the train last week, hours after they released his photos.
BART electronics thefts down, yet some opportunists prevail
BART police announced the arrest of a juvenile who stole a cell phone form a passenger Thursday evening and ran off.
BART police announced the arrest of a juvenile who stole a cell phone form a passenger Thursday evening and ran off.
Reporters ride BART's Fleet of the Future for preview
It's been a long time, but today, BART was ready to take the media on a 'shakedown cruise' of it's new $2.6 billion Fleet of the Future.
It's been a long time, but today, BART was ready to take the media on a 'shakedown cruise' of it's new $2.6 billion Fleet of the Future.
Richmond mayor witnesses assault at BART station, says he was dissatisfied on many levels
The mayor of Richmond witnessed an assault outside the BART station in his city on Thursday morning and said he was dissatisfied on several fronts.
The mayor of Richmond witnessed an assault outside the BART station in his city on Thursday morning and said he was dissatisfied on several fronts.
Spread thin, BART struggling with shortage of officers
Currently, BART has 185 sworn officers, and is trying to hire 40 more. But the deputy chief says they are there.
Currently, BART has 185 sworn officers, and is trying to hire 40 more. But the deputy chief says they are there.
Muni driver shot by boys in Mission paintball attack
A muni bus driver was randomly attacked by a group of boys with a paintball gun, according to San Francisco Police.
A muni bus driver was randomly attacked by a group of boys with a paintball gun, according to San Francisco Police.
Boy who loves riding BART gets special gift from complete stranger
Dianne Linares and her son Gio are frequent BART riders. Hopping on board is one of the 11-year-old's favorite things to do. It all started nine years ago when Gio had surgery and was in a coma for six to seven days.
Dianne Linares and her son Gio are frequent BART riders. Hopping on board is one of the 11-year-old's favorite things to do. It all started nine years ago when Gio had surgery and was in a coma for six to seven days.
VTA could bill arenas, stadiums for extra transportation costs
South Bay sports arenas and stadiums may soon be forced to pay for extra transportation for special events. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) decided Thursday night to start billing for extra buses and light rail vehicles.
South Bay sports arenas and stadiums may soon be forced to pay for extra transportation for special events. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) decided Thursday night to start billing for extra buses and light rail vehicles.
Bay Bridge climber stops traffic
A man climbed a center anchor of the Bay Bridge and caused a huge traffic back-up as police tried to get him to come down. Tara Moriarty reports.
A man climbed a center anchor of the Bay Bridge and caused a huge traffic back-up as police tried to get him to come down. Tara Moriarty reports.
Golden Gate Bridge retrofit continues
The 20-year project to retrofit the Golden Gate Bridge is entering its final phase. Tom Vacar reports.
The 20-year project to retrofit the Golden Gate Bridge is entering its final phase. Tom Vacar reports.