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Caltrain has decided to hold off on a fare increase that was supposed to go into effect next month in addition to surveying riders to see if they would like service expanded in the South Bay.
State lawmakers are warning the Bay Area is on the cusp of a transit death spiral if funding doesn't increase soon.
Bay Area mass transit advocates warn of a potential death spiral if the governor does not step in to help. José Martínez reports. (5-25-23)
A southbound Caltrain carrying about 46 passengers struck and killed a person at a crossing in Palo Alto Sunday night.
State lawmakers announced the creation this week of a select committee in the state Senate that will focus on how to assist Bay Area public transit agencies that are still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bay Area transit operators have a looming obstacle ahead of them: a massive budget shortfall, and a potential fiscal cliff.
Bay Area transit operators have a looming obstacle ahead of them: a massive budget shortfall and a potential "fiscal cliff." Max Darrow reports. (2-10-23)
Caltrain on Tuesday announced that it will receive $367 million to finish its Electrification Project, which it claims is the first undertaking in North America in a generation to transition from diesel trains to an electrified system.
A person on the tracks was struck and killed by a Caltrain in San Francisco Wednesday, halting service in the area.
Caltrain service was restored Thursday afternoon between Millbrae and Hillsdale stations on the Peninsula, after a large tree fell on overhead wires in Burlingame earlier in the day.
Caltrain will use $43 million in federal funds to complete its fleet electrification project by fall 2024, officials announced on Friday.
A driver has died after being struck by a passing train on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame Thursday afternoon, the fourth fatality on the system in recent days.
A driver on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame has died after being struck by a passing train Thursday afternoon. (12/1/22)
Caltrain service will be reduced by more than one-third and end earlier each night during a two-week period beginning Monday.
Transit officials were investigating a fatal Caltrain crash in Santa Clara.
A Caltrain commuter train fatally struck a person on the tracks in San Francisco Saturday morning.
Caltrain service has been stopped in San Mateo Wednesday night after a person was fatally struck on the tracks, officials said.
Caltrain is taking another step this weekend toward electrifying its trains.
A Caltrain struck a pedestrian near the station in Santa Clara Thursday morning, causing service to stop while the incident was investigated.
Caltrain began testing its next generation of trains on its tracks last weekend, as it takes another step closer to moving to an all-electric fleet.
Authorities are still looking for a man who attacked another male victim at the Hillsdale CalTrain Station in San Mateo on Saturday.
Trains were cleared to resume service from Caltrain's Diridon Station in San Jose after a bomb unit inspected a suspicious package on Tuesday night.
Starting next week, Caltrain will temporarily reduce service to expedite electrification work on the Peninsula
Caltrain service has resumed along the Peninsula after the agency earlier said its trains were halted following a collision in Burlingame.
A Caltrain worker had notified dispatchers that the tracks were clear of maintenance workers minutes before a five-car commuter train traveling at 65 mph slammed into their vehicles in a fiery crash that injured 14 people, according to a preliminary investigation.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday introduced redesigned driver's licenses and identification cards for the first time in nearly a decade, incorporating additional security features.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Golden State Warriors announced a flurry of offseason deals, confirming earlier reports of veteran additions and the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the Blue Angels are in doubt due to the government shutdown that began Wednesday.
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday introduced redesigned driver's licenses and identification cards for the first time in nearly a decade, incorporating additional security features.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Golden State Warriors announced a flurry of offseason deals, confirming earlier reports of veteran additions and the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the Blue Angels are in doubt due to the government shutdown that began Wednesday.
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway.
Multiple officers were also on the panel, including interim SFPD Police Chief Paul Yep. The panel emphasized crime is down 40 percent citywide over the last two years.
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.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting, and his charges will be changed as the victim has died, San Francisco police said.
A 31-year-old woman died while in custody at a Redwood City jail on Monday, authorities said.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
The mistress of a Walnut Creek man charged with murdering his wife and mother-in-law earlier this month has been charged with helping to cover up the crimes and destroy evidence, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Experts say the area suffers from a reputation of crime and empty storefronts, and whether warranted or not, it has impacted the market, along with several other factors.
A man was arrested at the Brentwood Police Department last week after allegedly trying to use a stolen credit card in the department lobby, police said.
Authorities in the East Bay said they seized more than two dozen vehicles and made multiple arrests following a sideshow in Antioch involving hundreds of spectators over the weekend.
Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the Blue Angels are in doubt due to the government shutdown that began Wednesday.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested last week as a suspect in a series of firearm-related crimes that included shooting a gun near a school, authorities said Tuesday.
Puerto Ricans living in the Bay Area are already talking about what it means to see Bad Bunny represent their culture on one of the biggest stages.
Two men were arrested in San Jose last week as suspects in the attempted murder of two people in March, authorities said Tuesday.
Federal officials on Monday announced a $20,000 reward as they search for a man suspected of decapitating a dead sea lion at a Monterey County beach earlier this year.
National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway.
Police in Vallejo arrested a man on suspicion of murder on Tuesday after a woman reported missing over the weekend was found in the attic of a home.
Vallejo police on Monday said a woman who was pushed into oncoming traffic on Sept. 15 died over the weekend.
There was a great celebration on Monday in the Marin County community of Bolinas as mail was being delivered to their town again, thanks to one man's persistence.
Offices were called to the Dos Culturas Restaurant, at 1709 Santa Rosa Avenue, just after 4 a.m. for a report of a possible shooting.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Golden State Warriors announced a flurry of offseason deals, confirming earlier reports of veteran additions and the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury that has sidelined him for two games this season.
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
With training camp set to begin, the Golden State Warriors are still waiting on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga's decision and the planned signing of veteran big man Al Horford on a multiyear contract.
Police in Vallejo arrested a man on suspicion of murder on Tuesday after a woman reported missing over the weekend was found in the attic of a home.
Multiple officers were also on the panel, including interim SFPD Police Chief Paul Yep. The panel emphasized crime is down 40 percent citywide over the last two years.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting, and his charges will be changed as the victim has died, San Francisco police said.
The mistress of a Walnut Creek man charged with murdering his wife and mother-in-law earlier this month has been charged with helping to cover up the crimes and destroy evidence, prosecutors said Tuesday.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested last week as a suspect in a series of firearm-related crimes that included shooting a gun near a school, authorities said Tuesday.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday introduced redesigned driver's licenses and identification cards for the first time in nearly a decade, incorporating additional security features.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
The expiration of a $7,500 federal credit for electric and hybrid vehicles on Tuesday turned into an EV buying frenzy at Bay Area auto dealerships.
ChatGPT has rolled out a series of new parental controls that can limit how teenagers interact with the chatbot, OpenAI announced Monday.
A police department in the Bay Area said over the weekend that they dealt with an unusual circumstance, pulling over a driverless vehicle for a moving violation.
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.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California's Santa Cruz County announced that sales on filtered cigarettes will be banned in 2027, which officials say is the first ban of its kind.
Health officials in Santa Clara County have given the authorization for the Whole Foods Market in Cupertino to reopen, more than four months after a vermin infestation forced the location to close.
Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the Blue Angels are in doubt due to the government shutdown that began Wednesday.
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway.
The Trump administration has mounted an aggressive campaign against "sanctuary" jurisdictions, but the Justice Department has pointed to just one city that has abandoned its policies so far.
Multiple officers were also on the panel, including interim SFPD Police Chief Paul Yep. The panel emphasized crime is down 40 percent citywide over the last two years.
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.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Puerto Ricans living in the Bay Area are already talking about what it means to see Bad Bunny represent their culture on one of the biggest stages.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
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.
Police in Vallejo arrested a man on suspicion of murder on Tuesday after a woman reported missing over the weekend was found in the attic of a home.
For the first day of October, expect cloudy skies and potential showers. Conditions should clear, with warmer temperatures returning, as the weekend approaches. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years begain early Wednesday morning after federal lawmakers failed to reach an agreement. From Social Security, to national parks, to the upcoming Fleet Week celebration, impacts could soon be felt in the Bay Area. Veronica Macias, Reed Cowan and Gianna Franco report.
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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.