Lawmakers urge additional funding for Bay Area transit agencies
State lawmakers are warning the Bay Area is on the cusp of a transit death spiral if funding doesn't increase soon.
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Experts fear Bay Area mass transit 'death spiral' without state support
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)
Caltrain strikes, kills person in Palo Alto
A southbound Caltrain carrying about 46 passengers struck and killed a person at a crossing in Palo Alto Sunday night.
State Senate committee aims to assist Bay Area transit agencies in recovery from pandemic
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 facing huge budget shortfall as potential fiscal cliff looms
Bay Area transit operators have a looming obstacle ahead of them: a massive budget shortfall, and a potential fiscal cliff.
Bay Area transit agencies staring at future budget shortfalls in the billions
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 to receive $367 million to finish electrification efforts
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.
Caltrain fatally strikes person on tracks in San Francisco
A person on the tracks was struck and killed by a Caltrain in San Francisco Wednesday, halting service in the area.
Update: Caltrain service restored after crews remove fallen tree in Burlingame
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 to receive $43M in federal funds to complete electrification project
Caltrain will use $43 million in federal funds to complete its fleet electrification project by fall 2024, officials announced on Friday.
Caltrain strikes driver on tracks near Broadway station in Burlingame
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.
Raw Video: Chopper 5 over fatal truck / Caltrain collision in Burlingame
A driver on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame has died after being struck by a passing train Thursday afternoon. (12/1/22)
Caltrain reducing service for 2 weeks to speed up electrification project
Caltrain service will be reduced by more than one-third and end earlier each night during a two-week period beginning Monday.
Caltrain strikes, kills person tresspassing on tracks in Santa Clara
Transit officials were investigating a fatal Caltrain crash in Santa Clara.
Person struck, killed while trespassing on Caltrain tracks in San Francisco
A Caltrain commuter train fatally struck a person on the tracks in San Francisco Saturday morning.
Person fatally struck by Caltrain near Burlingame station
Caltrain service has been stopped in San Mateo Wednesday night after a person was fatally struck on the tracks, officials said.
Caltrain installing new signal system as electrification push advances
Caltrain is taking another step this weekend toward electrifying its trains.
Caltrain hits pedestrian at Santa Clara station, service shut down
A Caltrain struck a pedestrian near the station in Santa Clara Thursday morning, causing service to stop while the incident was investigated.
Caltrain begins testing new electric train along corridor as it eyes 2024 launch
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.
Man hospitalized after attack at Hillsdale Caltrain station
Authorities are still looking for a man who attacked another male victim at the Hillsdale CalTrain Station in San Mateo on Saturday.
Bomb squad inspects suspicious package at Caltrain Diridon station
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.
Caltrain to reduce service to expedite electrification work
Starting next week, Caltrain will temporarily reduce service to expedite electrification work on the Peninsula
Caltrain service resumes following collision in Burlingame
Caltrain service has resumed along the Peninsula after the agency earlier said its trains were halted following a collision in Burlingame.
NTSB: Before Caltrain Crash, Worker Sent All-Clear To Dispatchers While Maintenance Vehicles Still On Track
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.
Caltrain Ridership Grows as Workers Return to Offices and Gas Prices Soar
With the omicron wave and fiery train crash in San Bruno in the rearview mirror, Caltrain continues its push to get more people to take the train.
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Update: 9 injured in targeted San Francisco Mission District shooting
Police confirmed nine people were injured in a shooting Friday night in San Francisco's Mission District., but authorities indicated all the victims would likely survive.
Sonoma area businesses eagerly await NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy.
Cubs top Giants 3-2
The Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Three Black high school students say they live in fear of kidnapping and what they believe are inadequate efforts to find young people of color who go missing.
Man who jumped off Pacifica Pier rescued
A man who jumped into the ocean off the Pacifica Pier prompted a rescue involving two fire companies, a rescue unit, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and lifeboat.
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Update: 9 injured in targeted San Francisco Mission District shooting
Police confirmed nine people were injured in a shooting Friday night in San Francisco's Mission District., but authorities indicated all the victims would likely survive.
Sonoma area businesses eagerly await NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy.
Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Three Black high school students say they live in fear of kidnapping and what they believe are inadequate efforts to find young people of color who go missing.
Man who jumped off Pacifica Pier rescued
A man who jumped into the ocean off the Pacifica Pier prompted a rescue involving two fire companies, a rescue unit, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and lifeboat.
2 San Francisco men arrested in connection with Millbrae armed robbery
Police in Millbrae have arrested two San Francisco men in connection with an armed robbery earlier this week, authorities said.
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Update: 9 injured in targeted San Francisco Mission District shooting
Police confirmed nine people were injured in a shooting Friday night in San Francisco's Mission District., but authorities indicated all the victims would likely survive.
Man who jumped off Pacifica Pier rescued
A man who jumped into the ocean off the Pacifica Pier prompted a rescue involving two fire companies, a rescue unit, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and lifeboat.
2 San Francisco men arrested in connection with Millbrae armed robbery
Police in Millbrae have arrested two San Francisco men in connection with an armed robbery earlier this week, authorities said.
San Francisco public defender office protests court case backlog
The public defender's office in San Francisco has organized a series of sit-ins to protest the backlog in the court system that they say violates the constitution by excessively detaining people without a trial.
Burglar caught on camera hitting longtime San Francisco jewelry design shop
A break-in at a San Francisco jewelry and sculpture shop was caught on camera, and the owner of the shop is hoping the police will bring the suspect into custody.
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Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Three Black high school students say they live in fear of kidnapping and what they believe are inadequate efforts to find young people of color who go missing.
Frustrated BART passengers leery of proposed fare hikes
With BART approving some fare and fee increases as it nears a fiscal cliff, some frustrated passengers are wondering when and why they'll be paying more for deteriorating service.
Victims identified in fatal small plane crash near Rio Vista
The Solano County Sheriff's Office on Friday identified the two people who died in a plane crash Thursday near Rio Vista Municipal Airport.
Antioch man arrested in 2007 Pittsburg cold case homicide
Pittsburg police arrested a man Wednesday morning whom they suspect is responsible for a cold-case shooting death 16 years ago.
Pedestrian briefly shuts down eastbound I-80 in El Cerrito
CHP in the East Bay briefly stopped traffic on eastbound I-80 Friday after a pedestrian got on the freeway, according to reports.
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San Jose teens support state media literacy bill
Teens in San Jose said the line between truth and lies is becoming harder to define on social media and distinguishing the difference would be welcome. One state legislator wants to make that happen.
Milpitas Christian center volunteer arrested for alleged lewd acts with a minor
Police in Milpitas have arrested a volunteer at a worship center on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor and other crimes.
San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
South Bay pizza shop owner turned his business into a worker-owned co-op
There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies.
Update: Man dies of injuries after shooting in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
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Sonoma area businesses eagerly await NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy.
Suspects in Napa grand theft arrested in American Canyon
Police in American Canyon on Wednesday apprehended suspects in a city of Napa grand theft case, the department said Friday.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
2 dead in small plane crash near Rio Vista
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
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Sonoma area businesses eagerly await NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy.
Cubs top Giants 3-2
The Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
A's beat Brewers for 1st 3-game winning streak of season
The Oakland A's beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Friday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Nevada Senate vote on proposed A's Las Vegas stadium postponed
The Nevada state senate adjourned Thursday without voting on a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland A's.
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Update: 9 injured in targeted San Francisco Mission District shooting
Police confirmed nine people were injured in a shooting Friday night in San Francisco's Mission District., but authorities indicated all the victims would likely survive.
Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Three Black high school students say they live in fear of kidnapping and what they believe are inadequate efforts to find young people of color who go missing.
2 San Francisco men arrested in connection with Millbrae armed robbery
Police in Millbrae have arrested two San Francisco men in connection with an armed robbery earlier this week, authorities said.
San Francisco public defender office protests court case backlog
The public defender's office in San Francisco has organized a series of sit-ins to protest the backlog in the court system that they say violates the constitution by excessively detaining people without a trial.
Suspects in Napa grand theft arrested in American Canyon
Police in American Canyon on Wednesday apprehended suspects in a city of Napa grand theft case, the department said Friday.
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San Jose teens support state media literacy bill
Teens in San Jose said the line between truth and lies is becoming harder to define on social media and distinguishing the difference would be welcome. One state legislator wants to make that happen.
Los Angeles DA office quits Twitter over 'vicious' homophobic attacks
The Los Angeles district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform.
Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
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Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
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San Jose teens support state media literacy bill
Teens in San Jose said the line between truth and lies is becoming harder to define on social media and distinguishing the difference would be welcome. One state legislator wants to make that happen.
2 of Trump's lawyers resigned after he was indicted
Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley said in a statement they will no longer represent him in the indicted case, nor will they represent him in the Jan. 6 investigation.
Read the full text of the Trump indictment
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
First Lady Jill Biden to visit San Francisco Tuesday for political events, Giffords celebration
First lady Jill Biden will visit San Francisco on Tuesday to speak at three events.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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Mike Batayeh, "Breaking Bad" actor and comedian, dies at age 52
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Can't afford a Beyoncé show? Some fans save money by heading overseas
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
East Bay metal favorites Blackwülf celebrate new beer at Knockout
One of the leading lights on the current burgeoning Bay Area metal scene, East Bay band Blackwülf plays this happy hour show at the Knockout in San Francisco celebrating the release of a new beer in partnership with Original Pattern Brewing Company.
Tupac Shakur posthumously receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame.
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Sonoma area businesses welcome NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy. Andrea Nakano reports. (6-9-23)
Multiple people shot in S.F. Mission District Friday night
Multiple victims have been injured by gunfire in San Francisco's Mission District Friday night. Betty Yu reports. (6-9-23)
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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Friday June 9, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Oakland leaders support a California bill which would establish a statewide "Ebony Alert" system giving law enforcement a tool to find missing Black youth. Lezla Gooden reports. (6-9-23)
Marin County village wants its post office back
The tiny community of Bolinas is fighting hard, navigating a maze of bureaucracy to get its post office back up and running. Kenny Choi reports. (6-9-23)
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Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.