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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.
On the weekend of August 17 and August 18, there will be no trains between Orinda and Walnut Creek. That is when crews will begin replacing BART track that is nearly 50 years old. Expect delays.
An officer shot and wounded a dog Friday afternoon at San Francisco's Civic Center BART station, according to BART officials.
Video obtained from a nearby business revealed that two people attacked early Tuesday at the Downtown Berkeley BART station got into an argument with the suspect shortly before the attack, BART spokesman Jim Allison said.
A major medical emergency forced transit officials to shut down BART's Montgomery Street Station Wednesday, triggering delays in travels in and out of San Francisco.
Two people were stabbed at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station early Tuesday morning, according to BART police.
Starting Monday, BART customers will no longer be able to purchase paper tickets at the 19th Street station in Oakland, where now only Clipper cards will be sold as a means to board trains.
The man accused of fatally stabbing a young woman at BART's MacArthur station did not enter a plea during a brief court appearance Friday.
BART is beginning a pilot program Monday that will make Clipper cards the only product available to purchase for train fares at certain stations, starting with the 19th Street Oakland station.
BART's 24th Street station in San Francisco is closed Tuesday night because of a medical emergency, BART officials said.
BART's board of directors voted Thursday to expand the elevator attendant program, expand the Homeless Outreach Team, and award a contract to upgrade the 19th Street Station in Oakland.
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously voted to hire current interim general manager Robert Powers to replace recently retired GM Grace Crunican.
A person struck by a train at BART's Lake Merritt station in Oakland Wednesday evening closed the station for over an hour and caused major delays, BART officials said.
BART officials are exploring the idea of building a bicycle-pedestrian bridge at the Antioch station to improve access, and the transit agency is seeking input from residents in the area to gauge interest.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said nesting pigeons are responsible for delaying escalator repairs at a station in San Francisco, for an entire month.
Caltrain's $25 billion proposed plan would make the commuter rail service more like BART. It would add more trains, a bullet train every 15 minutes, and almost triple ridership by 2040.
Hundreds of neighbors showed up at a community meeting in San Francisco, to voice their opinions about an overnight parking lot for homeless people who are currently living in their vehicles.
A 23-year-old Oakland man, who admitted to bringing an explosive device to a protest over the death of Nia Wilson that injured 10 police officers, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
The drainage system at San Francisco's Embarcadero Station failed during a Muni test of their fire suppression equipment early Thursday, sending water cascading onto the Muni and BART platforms, disrupting service during the morning rush hour.
BART passengers who bring their bicycles along for the ride will be getting some help to steady their bikes from new straps on train cars.
The man suspected of stabbing Nia Wilson to death on a BART platform in Oakland has been found mentally competent by a judge to stand trial Wednesday.
BART riders on the Dublin-Pleasanton line experienced major delays Wednesday morning after multiple trains did not show up.
BART service was impacted by a sewer fire near the Bay Point station Tuesday evening, briefly stopping train service in Contra Costa County and closing the station, transit officials said.
BART is sending a message to crack down on fare evaders, but riders have their concerns about a new modification to the fare gates.
BART is trying to tackle the persistent problem it has experienced with drug use at stations by limiting the amount of time passengers can spend inside its bathrooms.
San Jose police are investigating what they say is a hate crime after a Jewish-owned HVAC company's vehicles and building were vandalized with swastikas.
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.
San Jose police are investigating what they say is a hate crime after a Jewish-owned HVAC company's vehicles and building were vandalized with swastikas.
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.
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.
San Jose police are investigating what they say is a hate crime after a Jewish-owned HVAC company's vehicles and building were vandalized with swastikas.
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.
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.
San Jose police are investigating what they say is a hate crime after a Jewish-owned HVAC company's vehicles and building were vandalized with swastikas.
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.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on a hate crime investigation in San Jose. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kara St. Cyr reports on the possible end of the clean air vehicle decals giving EV drivers access to HOV lanes even if they’re the only occupant in the car. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Max Darrow reports on the Wild Oyster Project in San Francisco. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on seniors at a Novato mobile home park who say the city is trying to back out of a decades-old agreement and make them pay millions of dollars again. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sooji Nam reports on a safety proposal in Santa Rosa that would lower speed limits on 29 street segments. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.