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Caltrain is now looking to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a possible solution to its financial woes.
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Caltrain is now looking to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a possible solution to its financial woes.
A card that allows riders to board multiple transit systems around the Bay Area can now be used on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's bus and light-rail trains.
Caltrain officials got an earful from angry riders at the first of a series of meetings on proposed service cuts.
A Caltrain passenger died while riding a train Monday afternoon, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
Caltrain's chief executive is the highest-paid transit boss in California, while the rail line said it is struggling to stay financially afloat.
Caltrain is facing a $30 million deficit, which may force the agency to cut service nearly in half.
Some small business owners along Caltrain's rail corridor have expressed concerns that proposed cuts in transportation funding and service would impact their bottom lines.
A Caltrain vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in Sunnyvale Thursday night, an agency spokeswoman said.
Caltrain officials said Thursday they would hold a hearing in March on whether to declare a fiscal emergency that would allow them cut service, close stations and raise fares without a full review.
San Bruno police are searching for a man who jumped out of a car and opened fire on a group of people Friday night not far from the Caltrain station
A community organization on the Peninsula is working to ensure the Caltrain system has funding to preserve its future.
The Diridon train station could someday become the "Grand Central Station" of Silicon Valley, serving as a major hub for CalTrain, BART, light rail and high-speed rail.
Caltrain needs a sustainable and permanent source of funding, according to the consensus of elected and transportation officials who gathered at Stanford University Friday to address the transit agency's $30 million deficit.
Could the Bay Area exist without Caltrain? Silicon Valley companies, along with public agencies think not. So Silicon Valley leaders are planning a meeting to figure out how to save commuter trains.
Bay Area riders had many reasons for boarding Caltrain's "Freedom Train," which ran from San Jose to San Francisco Monday morning in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, but most seemed to enjoy the experience.
A male pedestrian was struck and killed on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame early Monday morning in what appears to be a suicide.
A Caltrain conductor is facing charges of misconduct for allegedly demanding sexual favors from two female passengers who boarded trains without tickets, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
A 19-year-old Palo Alto man was struck and killed early Thursday morning by a Caltrain in Palo Alto in what was the agency's first fatality of the year and possibly "an intentional act," a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
Wider sidewalks, new fences and guard rails, and more signs will be added at major Caltrain crossings in the South Bay, starting in January with Charleston Road in Palo Alto.
Taking Caltrain will cost more starting January 1st. That's the most notable of the service changes scheduled for Bay Area transit agencies in the new year.
Caltrain officials are reminding the public that fare increases and service changes are set to go into effect in a little over a week.
Palo Alto has agreed to keep security guards at Caltrain crossings for at least another six months.
Plans were on track, in part, for San Francisco's Central Subway, which would take riders from South of Market to Chinatown, perhaps as soon as 2018.
Caltrain is reporting that one of its trains has struck and killed a person on the tracks in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon.
Caltrain is adding weekend baby bullet service between San Francisco and San Jose beginning on January 1.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
A Marin County neighborhood was inundated with flood water Friday, as the region prepares for rising water due to the king tides and an upcoming storm.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Police in Oakland have launched homicide investigations after two people died in separate shootings that took place on New Year's Day.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
A Marin County neighborhood was inundated with flood water Friday, as the region prepares for rising water due to the king tides and an upcoming storm.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Police in Oakland have launched homicide investigations after two people died in separate shootings that took place on New Year's Day.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
San Francisco welcomed the New Year with a block party, and the rain didn't keep too many people away.
The rain seems to have swayed some people to switch up their plans for New Year's Eve, but lots of other people remained positive, hoping the rain won't signal a soggy start to the New Year.
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office said a man is facing a felony charge of unlawfully killing an animal after allegedly choking his dog to death in public. Police described the incident as "extremely disturbing" and said there were several witnesses.
So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 7.5 million flu illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths.
Police in Oakland have launched homicide investigations after two people died in separate shootings that took place on New Year's Day.
Battalion Chief Ryan Meineke, with the Oakland Fire Department, said all the stations are fully staffed and expecting higher than normal call volume. The one thing working in their advantage this year is the weather.
Two people have died, and a third person was arrested following a shooting inside a Concord home on New Year's Eve.
Police in Antioch said a 10-week-old puppy stolen from a family the day after Christmas has been safely recovered and two people have been arrested in the case.
Richmond police on Tuesday said a person of interest in a homicide shot himself in the parking lot of the San Pablo Police Department after trying to speak with officers.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man following a drive-by shooting that took place in a neighborhood near Salinas on Christmas night.
A woman has been arrested on multiple charges after she allegedly attacked a family during a road rage incident in Palo Alto over the weekend, police said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a body recovered from the ocean by deputies was a swimmer who went missing after a possible shark attack last week.
San Francisco 49ers fans are looking forward to the high-stakes game between the Seahawks and the 49ers.
A shooting at an after-hours business in San Jose early Friday morning left one person dead and three other people injured, police said.
Several residents of a senior housing tower in Santa Rosa were displaced following a fire that broke out New Year's Eve, firefighter said.
A Guerneville man said a tree fell on their home and narrowly missed his 3-year-old daughter's crib. He said they are still waiting for insurance officials to inspect their house and have been living in a motel.
The barn was originally built in 1899, commissioned by Kanaye Nagasawa, a pioneering Japanese immigrant, winemaker, and leader of a utopian community who became known as the "Baron of Fountaingrove."
A man riding a scooter in Santa Rosa was hit and killed while crossing an intersection Friday morning, authorities said.
Heavier rainfall and stronger winds prompted small businesses in low-lying flood-prone areas like Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley to place sandbags in front of their entrance.
Belinda Rhodes has been cheering on the Niners for as long as she can remember.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points in his annual homecoming game in Charlotte, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Hornets 132-125 on Wednesday in front of 19,685, the largest crowd ever at the Spectrum Center.
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline the list of modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Macklin Celebrini became the third player to score 60 points this season with a goal and two assists in the San Jose Sharks' 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
Police in Oakland have launched homicide investigations after two people died in separate shootings that took place on New Year's Day.
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man following a drive-by shooting that took place in a neighborhood near Salinas on Christmas night.
Authorities on the Northern California coast said a reward has been offered for a Native American woman who has been missing for nearly 35 years.
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office said a man is facing a felony charge of unlawfully killing an animal after allegedly choking his dog to death in public. Police described the incident as "extremely disturbing" and said there were several witnesses.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 7.5 million flu illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Health officials in the East Bay announced Monday that a person who visited several stores in the Walnut Creek area ahead of Christmas has tested positive for measles.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Some of California's new laws aim to tackle artificial intelligence, wildfire recovery assistance, immigration and consumer issues.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
The rain seems to have swayed some people to switch up their plans for New Year's Eve, but lots of other people remained positive, hoping the rain won't signal a soggy start to the New Year.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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.
A Marin County neighborhood was inundated with flood water Friday, as the region prepares for rising water due to the king tides and an upcoming storm. Jessica Burch, Kevin Ko and Anne Makovec report.
After a brief break in the rain in the morning. Another storm is expected to arrive Friday afternoon, with the strongest rain and wind in the evening and through Saturday morning. A coastal flood advisory due to the king tides is also in effect. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Heading into the first weekend of 2026, the Bay Area is bracing for more rain. Along low-lying areas, there is the additional risk of flooding from the king tides. Jessica Burch and Kevin Ko report.
San Francisco welcomed the New Year with a block party, and the rain didn't keep too many people away.
Brad Hamilton reports.
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.