Sex Offender Gets 25-Year Prison Term For Lewd Acts, Stalking On BART Trains
A 53-year-old man convicted of multiple felony counts for masturbating and exposing himself on BART trains has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison.
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A 53-year-old man convicted of multiple felony counts for masturbating and exposing himself on BART trains has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison.
An electrical fire at the Walnut Creek BART station brought trains to a halt and trapped hundreds of passengers Saturday evening.
BART officials Friday morning are recovering from a 20-minute delay on the Fremont line in Richmond due to an equipment problem on the track.
Passengers at the 24th and Mission BART station in San Francisco may be keeping an eye out for friends of an unwelcome visitor to the train platform.
Despite packed trains, BART ridership is down. And commuters could end up paying the price.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service experienced delays Friday after reports of a person under a train at MacArthur station.
Bay Area Rapid Transit is looking to ask for another $1.5 billion as part of a bridge-toll increase that could go on Bay Area ballots as early as 2018.
BART is looking into the proposal that would protect undocumented riders from federal immigration officials.
More bikes and fewer seats on trains continue to be priorities for the BART board of directors.
A woman suffered major injuries Thursday morning when she fell or jumped onto the BART tracks at the Hayward station, a Hayward fire captain said.
BART is imposing an increase in parking fees for five East Bay stations starting Monday, according to BART officials.
BART has been ordered to pay $1.275 million in a settlement for failing to implement hazardous materials business plans at facilities throughout the transit system.
BART customer satisfaction is at a 20-year low according to a new survey of riders.
The California Highway Patrol and the city of Oakland estimated the crowd at 60,000.
BART was reporting major delays Saturday afternoon in Berkeley in all directions due to a medical emergency at the Ashby station.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call the SFPD 24-hour tip line at (415)575-4444.
BART is experiencing 20-minute delays in San Francisco in all directions Wednesday morning due to three separate incidents at the Embarcadero station.
BART is resuming regular service after a train struck a tree that fell on the tracks between San Francisco and Daly City.
A 27-year-old transient man from San Francisco was charged Friday with six felony counts for allegedly raping an intoxicated woman in San Leandro whom he apparently had met after she boarded a BART train in San Francisco last month.
A 31-year-old man who became pinned between a BART platform and a BART train at San Francisco's 24th Street station has died, according to the city's medical examiner's office.
Jammed-packed BART trains began heading toward San Francisco Friday after a disabled train on the westbound tracks outside the Oakland West station halted service for more than hour, stranding thousands of passengers on station platforms.
BART officials are reporting major delays in the East Bay tonight due to an equipment problem at the Orinda station.
News Year's Eve revelers will have several transportation options both Saturday night and during the early morning hours on Sunday.
Prosecutors in San Francisco Friday said they will not retry a man accused of battery on a police officer in a struggle with BART police that was captured on bystander video this summer.
A man BART officials say was apprehended roughly two hours after walking into the Transbay Tube Thursday evening has been identified as 26-year-old Benjamin Jones.
Firefighters in California's Napa County on Friday continued to battle the Pickett Fire, which doubled in size overnight near the town of Calistoga.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
With high temperatures reaching into the 100s, school districts across the Sacramento area are stepping in to help athletes, staff and parents beat the heat.
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
Firefighters in California's Napa County on Friday continued to battle the Pickett Fire, which doubled in size overnight near the town of Calistoga.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
With high temperatures reaching into the 100s, school districts across the Sacramento area are stepping in to help athletes, staff and parents beat the heat.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
A jury on Wednesday convicted a man in a 2023 hate crime shooting at a synagogue in San Francisco, authorities said.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus delivered emotional testimony Tuesday as she continued her defense in a hearing that could determine whether she remains in office.
An early morning fire at a San Francisco Sunset District home spread to neighboring houses on Wednesday, injuring three people and killing a pet cat, authorities 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.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is actively monitoring the impact of the heat advisory in Concord, as temperatures climbed to 98 degrees on Thursday.
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies will face criminal charges in the 2021 in-custody death of Maurice Monk at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, while charges were dismissed against six other deputies and two civilian employees, prosecutors said Thursday.
Jimmy Huang started out as an acrobat in China. Now, he's found success as a restaurant owner in Oakland, using his family recipes that have been passed down for generations.
Burglars in Oakland targeted two banks in the city's Chinatown in smash-and-grab burglary attempts within moments of each other, police said.
A vegetation fire was burning in southern Santa Clara County just west of San Martin on Thursday afternoon.
The Sheriff's Office said witnesses told them that around 7 a.m., a passenger was repeatedly pulling the stop request cord, which prompted a confrontation with the bus driver.
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.
Firefighters in California's Napa County on Friday continued to battle the Pickett Fire, which doubled in size overnight near the town of Calistoga.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
A large fire burning in Napa County on Thursday afternoon near Calistoga has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said.
Several injuries have been reported and dozens of people have been displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in San Rafael early Thursday morning.
Resynergi is holding an open-house event, letting Rohnert Park residents tour the facilities. Many neighbors are skeptical, concerned about the possibility of explosions and fire, or air and ground contamination.
Manny Machado drove in three runs against Justin Verlander and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in a sloppy game.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a deal to acquire receiver Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday.
Nick Pivetta allowed a leadoff homer by Jung Hoo Lee and then settled down to tie his season high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
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.
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies will face criminal charges in the 2021 in-custody death of Maurice Monk at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, while charges were dismissed against six other deputies and two civilian employees, prosecutors said Thursday.
A jury on Wednesday convicted a man in a 2023 hate crime shooting at a synagogue in San Francisco, authorities said.
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
Burglars in Oakland targeted two banks in the city's Chinatown in smash-and-grab burglary attempts within moments of each other, police said.
The Sheriff's Office said witnesses told them that around 7 a.m., a passenger was repeatedly pulling the stop request cord, which prompted a confrontation with the bus driver.
Resynergi is holding an open-house event, letting Rohnert Park residents tour the facilities. Many neighbors are skeptical, concerned about the possibility of explosions and fire, or air and ground contamination.
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.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
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.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida.
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
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.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
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.
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.
Expect another day of above average temperatures away from the coast on Friday, with inland highs in the 90s and 100s. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Firefighters continued to battle the Pickett Fire burning near Calistoga in Napa County on Friday, which has burned more than 2,100 acres. Veronica Macias reports.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
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.