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KPIX has learned that used communications and computer equipment installed by contractors on the South Bay BART extension could have left the transit system vulnerable to hackers and other cyber-security threats.
BART experienced a 10-15 minute slowdown because inspectors needed to look at the tracks to make sure the quake didn't cause any damage.
Late Friday afternoon, KPIX 5 received a joint statement from the three companies that didn't quite answer the questions brought about by the faulty equipment.
A station agent was sucker punched by a man who was allegedly harassing female passengers outside of BART's MacArthur station, requiring hospital treatment for a cheek laceration.
Many with special needs in the Bay Area rely on paratransit buses which are often slow and unreliable. Now one East Bay official is taking action in response to an ongoing KPIX investigation.
A young man died Wednesday night in a bathroom at BART's Bay Fair station in San Leandro, shutting the station down for over an hour, a BART spokesman said.
BART police released surveillance photos Sunday of a man who they suspect stabbed another passenger aboard a transit train.
A stabbing aboard a BART train shut down Oakland's MacArthur station for about 30 minutes Saturday night.
BART commuters are experiencing major delays toward SFO and Millbrae and toward downtown San Francisco and East Bay stations.
A man has been arrested in a stabbing attack outside a BART station in Fremont early Thursday morning.
BART police on Thursday afternoon released images of a person of interest authorities want to speak with in connection with a early morning stabbing at the Warm Springs Station.
A man was taken into custody at BART's Embarcadero station in San Francisco Tuesday morning after allegedly grabbing a fire extinguisher on a train and spraying it.
You don't have to look hard to find fare cheats on BART. But not only does BART have a fare gate problem, they have a problem with what happens after people jump the gate.
A cracked rail on BART's Fremont line slowed the commute along the popular East Bay route to a crawl early Thursday.
The implementation of these new high-tech security scanners in other major cities has raised questions about whether BART stations across the Bay Area will implement similar scanners.
The North Berkeley BART station has reopened following a medical emergency in which a person entered the trackway and was pinned underneath a train.
BART's board of directors approved a $20 million plan to expand the transit agency's network of digital cameras, install emergency call boxes on station platforms and increase officer patrols.
Calls for BART Police to get help in fighting crime by tapping resources from other police agencies are getting dismissed by the agency's police union.
BART's West Oakland station was briefly shut down Wednesday morning because of a suspicious package but has since reopened.
A man wanted in connection with a double stabbing aboard a BART train Friday has been arrested according to BART Police.
At least one person has been arrested after allegedly destroying windows at Washington Hospital in Fremont and then jumping on a BART train to flee the scene on Monday night.
In the wake of three homicides on the transit system, BART officials announced Monday they were placing their transit officers on a six-day work week to bolster security on trains and stations, as part of a $28 million comprehensive safety and security plan.
A bill to allow BART to fast-track its own high-density housing developments would act as a zoning end-around for the transit agency to put up housing near its stations. Individual cities would appear to have very little say in it.
BART police have named Solomon Espinosa as the suspect in an assault that happened on a Richmond-bound train at the agency's MacArthur station Friday night.
BART's MacArthur station in Oakland reopened after a fight Friday evening, which started on a train, closed the station for an hour.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Napa County, where heavy rain has been falling on Monday.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 101 in Monterey County triggered a three-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured four others on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
A fast-moving storm system is bringing widespread rain and a chance of thunderstorms to the Bay Area on Monday, with showers pushing south from the North Bay through the morning and intensifying by early afternoon.
Glocks are among the most popular handguns sold in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans Californians from buying new Glock guns in the state.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Napa County, where heavy rain has been falling on Monday.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 101 in Monterey County triggered a three-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured four others on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
A fast-moving storm system is bringing widespread rain and a chance of thunderstorms to the Bay Area on Monday, with showers pushing south from the North Bay through the morning and intensifying by early afternoon.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
It was a beautiful day in the Marina district on Sunday to end an unconventional Fleet Week.
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
The Oakland Style week is an annual celebration to highlight the food, clothing and art of a town that, just last week, made Condé Nast Traveler's top 10 list for "Best Cities in the United States."
One person was injured, the fire department said.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
Quietly anchored off Alameda, the USS Hornet sits like a sleeping giant in the Bay. Its steel decks are steeped in history and open for all to explore year-round.
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Berkeley police said the suspects mainly targeted women for the home invasions.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
For the family that runs Kim Hung Jewelry in San Jose, Sep. 5 is a day they'll never forget. What was once a thriving shop now sits boarded up, a reminder of the smash-and-grab robbery that changed everything.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Shaunn Cartwright is a part of the rapid encampment support team in San Jose. Whenever there are sweeps in the city, she goes there to monitor the process and help those who are being displaced.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Napa County, where heavy rain has been falling on Monday.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will need season-ending surgery after he was sidelined by a severe ankle injury during San Francisco's loss to Tampa Bay.
Baker Mayfield's heroics came early in the fourth quarter instead of the final minutes.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for NFL Week 6, and there are several ways to watch and stream the football game scheduled at 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT.
Leo Carlsson scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks overcame a two-goal, third-period deficit to for a 7-6 win over the San Jose Sharks.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 101 in Monterey County triggered a three-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured four others on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after the former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
A form of harmful air pollution that often can't be plainly observed is now being tracked with a groundbreaking new tool developed by scientists that allows residents to see where it's coming from.
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
Three scientists, including a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries leading to a new form of molecular architecture.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Officials in Contra Costa County urged residents of an Antioch neighborhood to check for standing water following this week's rain, as more invasive mosquitoes are being found.
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
Glocks are among the most popular handguns sold in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans Californians from buying new Glock guns in the state.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
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.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Organizers of this year's San Francisco Latino Film Festival believe the platform is more vital than ever.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
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.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says rain will be widespread across the Bay Area Monday into Tuesday.
A significant, early-season storm is on its way to California.
It was a beautiful day in the Marina district on Sunday to end an unconventional Fleet Week.
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
After a beautiful weekend, widespread rain is expected to move into the Bay Area on Monday. Darren Peck breaks it down.
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.