Boy Who Had BART-Themed Party Invited On Exclusive Tour By Transit Agency
A train-loving four-year-old boy who recently had a BART-themed birthday party was invited by the transit agency to spend Wednesday on an exclusive tour of operations.
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A train-loving four-year-old boy who recently had a BART-themed birthday party was invited by the transit agency to spend Wednesday on an exclusive tour of operations.
BART is considering three new designs for station gates to combat fare evasion, a problem that the agency says costs $25 million dollar per year.
A fire on the BART tracks in El Cerrito halted service on the Richmond line in the East Bay Thursday night for about an hour, according to BART officials.
The Powell Street BART station has reopened Thursday afternoon after a person was fatally struck by a train, causing major delays in both directions, transit officials said.
There were major delay reported on BART Tuesday evening in San Francisco due to an equipment problem on the track, BART officials said.
A man using a walker stumbled off the platform onto the tracks at BART's San Francisco Balboa Park station Sunday, suffering critical injuries when he was wedged between arriving train and the platform, officials said.
Weekend work on BART's track rebuilding project in the East Bay continues Saturday and Sunday, affecting service between Orinda and Walnut Creek.
Two BART train operators are calling some of the transit agency's new "Fleet of the Future" trains "unsafe" and urge BART to offer more emergency training.
BART officials said the 24th Street Mission station in San Francisco has reopened following the death of a person on the trackway Thursday evening.
The BART Board of Directors Thursday approved a plan to spend $227 million to purchase and renovate a building in downtown Oakland to use as the transit agency's headquarters.
A major medical emergency shut down the Bay Fair BART station in San Leandro for nearly an hour Wednesday afternoon when a person was hit by a train, according to transit officials.
BART officials said Monday that some planned track closures near the Lafayette station on upcoming weekends are no longer necessary because construction crews rebuilding a large section of trackway are ahead of schedule.
BART trains are being delayed more than 20 minutes in both directions through downtown San Francisco on Monday morning because of a trackside equipment problem.
It's a discussion many Bay Area households have had in recent years: Is it better to rent or buy? BART, it appears, is ready to settle down.
Starting Tuesday, BART's Powell Street station in San Francisco became the latest site in the transit system to phase out the sale of paper tickets.
A crane working on BART tracks clipped power lines, which fell onto Highway 24 in Lafayette, closing down the freeway for about an hour early Monday and forcing intermittent closures for much of the afternoon.
BART received a $125 million boost in fast-track funding for its Silicon Valley extension, transit officials announced at a news conference Wednesday.
BART Director Debora Allen introduced a proposed ordinance that would prohibit solicitation for money in the paid areas of the BART system.
BART is reporting major delays because of a train that had equipment problems at the MacArthur station in Oakland on Tuesday morning.
Alameda County prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for a transient charged with special circumstances murder in the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station.
A woman was struck and killed by a BART train at the Powell Street BART station in San Francisco late Sunday night.
BART Director Debora Allen says that among the areas of dissatisfaction for riders, panhandling is one she gets consistent, negative feedback about on a weekly basis.
Starting Monday, paper tickets will no longer be available for purchase at the Embarcadero station in San Francisco.
Weekend work on the BART tracks Saturday triggered massive delays, not only with trains between Orinda and Walnut Creek but also along Highway 24.
No way around it, this weekend's BART shutdown in Contra Costa County will deliver plenty of delays and inconvenience for travelers on the transit line and also on Highway 24.
In 1997, the residents hatched a plan to purchase the property, and they've been paying the $17 million city-backed loan ever since. But now that it's almost all paid off, they said the city is telling them they have to pay for it all over again.
Reducing speed limits is a part of Sonoma County's Vision Zero Program, to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths and injuries to zero. According to the latest data, there were more than 300 crashes in Santa Rosa back in 2021, compared to nearly 500 crashes in 2020.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline.
Two people are dead following a shooting in a Vallejo neighborhood on Monday night, police said.
In 1997, the residents hatched a plan to purchase the property, and they've been paying the $17 million city-backed loan ever since. But now that it's almost all paid off, they said the city is telling them they have to pay for it all over again.
Reducing speed limits is a part of Sonoma County's Vision Zero Program, to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths and injuries to zero. According to the latest data, there were more than 300 crashes in Santa Rosa back in 2021, compared to nearly 500 crashes in 2020.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline.
Two people are dead following a shooting in a Vallejo neighborhood on Monday night, police said.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
Golden State is currently 0-2 against the Mercury, having lost 86-77 on June 5 and 78-77 on July 14. This week's games will give them the chance to even the season series.
More than 10 years after two people were shot dead in separate locations in San Francisco, police announced on Tuesday an arrest in the cold case.
Ten thousand city employees in San Francisco are set to return to the office four days a week starting this week.
After several crashes and close calls between bicyclists and pedestrians at San Francisco's new Sunset Dunes Park, the city is rolling out changes aimed at improving safety.
The victim killed in a shooting in a Pleasanton neighborhood was identified as the adult suspect's father, police announced on Monday.
A suspect was arrested in Dublin on Monday, three days after a vehicle was hit by bullets in broad daylight, police said.
The Peralta Community College District Chancellor announced she will be recommending a merger to the Board of Trustees, "reunifying" the school to become Oakland City College.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
A large organized retail theft ring targeting T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area and other California locations was broken up, with multiple suspects arrested in San Jose and several others still being sought.
One large camp, in Columbus Park, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning Monday. But some who live there say it feels like the city has been funneling homeless people there for years.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
Three suspects are in custody for three recent San Jose homicides, including one suspect who was arrested in Colorado, the department said Friday.
A woman died after falling from an overpass onto U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday, where she was hit by a passing vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
In 1997, the residents hatched a plan to purchase the property, and they've been paying the $17 million city-backed loan ever since. But now that it's almost all paid off, they said the city is telling them they have to pay for it all over again.
Reducing speed limits is a part of Sonoma County's Vision Zero Program, to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths and injuries to zero. According to the latest data, there were more than 300 crashes in Santa Rosa back in 2021, compared to nearly 500 crashes in 2020.
Two people are dead following a shooting in a Vallejo neighborhood on Monday night, police said.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
An environmental group says it plans to sue a Sonoma County plastic recycling company that is set to ramp up operations in Rohnert Park.
Golden State is currently 0-2 against the Mercury, having lost 86-77 on June 5 and 78-77 on July 14. This week's games will give them the chance to even the season series.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Rhyne Howard had 14 points, six assists and five rebounds, Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream ran away from the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter for 79-63 win.
Dominic Smith hit a three-run single and Drew Gilbert and Tyler Fitzgerald added solo homers as the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1.
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the second straight day to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Two people are dead following a shooting in a Vallejo neighborhood on Monday night, police said.
More than 10 years after two people were shot dead in separate locations in San Francisco, police announced on Tuesday an arrest in the cold case.
A large organized retail theft ring targeting T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area and other California locations was broken up, with multiple suspects arrested in San Jose and several others still being sought.
The victim killed in a shooting in a Pleasanton neighborhood was identified as the adult suspect's father, police announced on Monday.
A suspect was arrested in Dublin on Monday, three days after a vehicle was hit by bullets in broad daylight, police said.
AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline.
Some educators have been teaching themselves how to use artificial intelligence. In a recent survey, teachers said it saved them time, but some people argue AI discourages students from critical thinking.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
Just months ago, Neel Shanmugam decided to drop out of his Ivy League university to forge his own path. Today, he is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Cluely, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup that has raised millions in venture capital in under a year.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
In 1997, the residents hatched a plan to purchase the property, and they've been paying the $17 million city-backed loan ever since. But now that it's almost all paid off, they said the city is telling them they have to pay for it all over again.
Reducing speed limits is a part of Sonoma County's Vision Zero Program, to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths and injuries to zero. According to the latest data, there were more than 300 crashes in Santa Rosa back in 2021, compared to nearly 500 crashes in 2020.
Republican state legislators have filed an emergency petition with the California Supreme Court to put a Democratic-led mid-decade redistricting effort on hold.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
Monday, California Democrats and Republicans held dueling press conferences at the California State Capitol.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.