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The California high speed rail governing board approved the final environmental documents Thursday for the San Jose-to-San Francisco section, completing clearance of the project's Northern California leg.
California's High Speed Rail project was cheered by Gilroy officials who envision building a transit hub around the rail stop. Len Ramirez reports. (4-29-22)
High-speed rail between San Jose and the Central Valley took a step closer to becoming reality after the final environmental impact report was certified Thursday.
A new poll suggests strong public support for California's ambitious high-speed rail project, but the challenges of stretching it to San Jose are daunting.
The construction of California's high-speed rail system is at a "turning point" as a stretch of the project through the Central Valley is on track for completion in the next few years, the project's chief executive said Tuesday.
Ongoing negotiations between the California legislature and transportation officials continues to delay the state's high-speed rail project, with the most recent hurdle being a debate over whether the train should be high speed when it launches.
Delays in securing land for California's high-speed rail project will push completion of a 65-mile section of the line in Kings County until at least April 2025 — nearly two years after the date the state included in a business plan adopted last week, a newspaper reported Monday.
California is again pushing back the deadline and raising the cost for its high-speed rail project, this time asking the Biden administration for a one-year extension on completing construction on a section of track in the Central Valley.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority on Wednesday bumped its overall cost estimate for completing the rail line between San Francisco and Los Angeles to $80.3 billion.
The Trump administration will not immediately give $1 billion it revoked from California's high-speed rail project to another project, according to a legal agreement reached Wednesday between the two.
California sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project, escalating the state's feud with the federal government.
The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project Thursday.
Leaders of California's high-speed rail project told the Trump administration its plans to withhold $3.5 billion in federal money for the project was "legally indefensible" and "disastrous policy."
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it would cancel nearly a billion dollars in grant funds yet to be paid to the California high-speed rail project.
A day after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to scale back the state's high-speed rail project, President Donald Trump demanded that federal funds be reimbursed on Twitter.
Commuters and transportation officials in San Jose were surprised by Gov. Newsom's announcement to cut back plans for high speed rail in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom dropped a bombshell early in his State of the State address Tuesday, announcing that California would abandon the state's plan for a high-speed rail connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
California lawmakers are set to discuss a scathing audit of the state's ambitious high-speed rail project.
Flawed decision-making and poor contract management contributed to billions in cost overruns and years of delays in the as-yet unbuilt California's high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco, state auditors said Thursday.
Supporters of a November ballot measure to repeal a California gas tax increase proposed Tuesday an initiative for 2020, saying it would provide money for road repairs and eliminate the state's beleaguered $77 billion high-speed rail project.
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday invited President Donald Trump to visit the state's high-speed rail construction projects while he is in the state this week to examine prototypes of the wall he wants to build along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The projected cost of California's bullet train from San Francisco to Los Angeles has jumped 20 percent to $77 billion and the opening date has been pushed back four years to 2033.
Testing is underway in the Bay Area to see if the ground can handle high-speed trains.
A bipartisan team of lawmakers is expected to request a formal audit of California's high-speed rail project after the projected cost of one segment rose by nearly $3 billion.
California's high-speed rail project is billions over budget, but Gov. Brown says it's still cheaper than building more freeways and airports.
A fire department rescue operation was underway in a collapsed underground trench in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood Thursday morning.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.
A former guard at a state prison in Solano County has been indicted after he allegedly accepted bribes to smuggle phones into the facility, federal prosecutors said.
A crash on the Dumbarton Bridge involving an overturned vehicle blocked eastbound lanes of traffic on the bridge for hours Thursday morning.
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
A fire department rescue operation was underway in a collapsed underground trench in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood Thursday morning.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.
A former guard at a state prison in Solano County has been indicted after he allegedly accepted bribes to smuggle phones into the facility, federal prosecutors said.
A crash on the Dumbarton Bridge involving an overturned vehicle blocked eastbound lanes of traffic on the bridge for hours Thursday morning.
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
A fire department rescue operation was underway in a collapsed underground trench in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood Thursday morning.
A crash on the Dumbarton Bridge involving an overturned vehicle blocked eastbound lanes of traffic on the bridge for hours Thursday morning.
A 32-year-old man was arrested this week for alleged public masturbation near a children's playground in San Mateo, according to police.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
President Biden headed to Phoenix early Wednesday evening, wrapping up his two-day trip to the Bay Area where he attended multiple campaign events.
Oakland officers this week dismantled an alleged illegal casino in the city, resulting in the arrests of three people and confiscation of firearms, according to police.
In the heart of Oakland's Fruitvale District, a unique community thrives as it works to preserve an ancient Mayan language known as Mam.
On Thursday morning, officers from the OPD Violent Crime Operations Center (VCOC), the US Marshals Task Force, ATF, and the San Ramon Police Department served an arrest and search warrant at an illegal underground casino located in the 900 block of 77th Avenue.
Oakland police are investigating after a person was found dead Wednesday afternoon on Seminary Avenue.
Advocates for Latino business owners say more can be done to support entrepreneurs like Alicia Villanueva of Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas who still face barriers and challenges.
The Powerball jackpot will rise to an estimated $925 million after there were no winners in Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky player in San Jose bought a ticket worth nearly $800,000.
While other parts of the country have met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the travel industry, San Jose has been slower to recover, a new report shows.
A San Jose woman is facing the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at sheriff's deputies during a 2019 crime spree that included the hijacking of a UPS truck.
Police investigating a sexual assault near downtown San Jose last week arrested a suspect on multiple felony counts, authorities said Wednesday.
A driver of a garbage truck hit and killed a pedestrian in San Jose early Tuesday morning, the city's 39th fatal collision of the year.
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
Some Bay Area high school students are providing crucial help to search and rescue operations.
Police in Fairfield on Wednesday afternoon said they shot a man who was allegedly armed near a middle school campus.
A Novato man was arrested on multiple charges early Wednesday morning for alleged rampage in the city's downtown where he was seen wielding an axe.
Police in Fairfield are searching for a gunman after a 17-year-old was wounded in a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Manny Machado hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 to keep their slim postseason hopes alive with their first extra-inning win this year.
Kyle Shanahan grew up around the NFL following his father from stop to stop on the coaching carousel before getting on it himself so he knows full well how rare it is to have a long stay at one spot.
Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
Colin Kaepernick, who last played in the NFL in 2016, wrote in his letter to the Jets that he "never retired or stopped training" in hopes of getting another opportunity.
Seth Lugo allowed three hits and came within an out of his first career complete game, Juan Soto homered twice and the San Diego Padres eliminated San Francisco from the NL wild-card race, beating the Giants 4-0 on Tuesday night.
A former guard at a state prison in Solano County has been indicted after he allegedly accepted bribes to smuggle phones into the facility, federal prosecutors said.
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
A 32-year-old man was arrested this week for alleged public masturbation near a children's playground in San Mateo, according to police.
Oakland officers this week dismantled an alleged illegal casino in the city, resulting in the arrests of three people and confiscation of firearms, according to police.
A San Jose woman is facing the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at sheriff's deputies during a 2019 crime spree that included the hijacking of a UPS truck.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Holly Reese is no amateur when it comes to push-ups
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
President Biden headed to Phoenix early Wednesday evening, wrapping up his two-day trip to the Bay Area where he attended multiple campaign events.
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Check out a highly subjective tip sheet on some of the recommended acts and hidden gems playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago.
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of eclectic sounds this weekend.
An estimated $850 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs if players are willing to brave incredibly long odds.
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 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.
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.
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.
Capt. Jonathan Baxter of the San Francisco Fire Department gives an update on a trench rescue near Oak and Divisadero streets in the city's Lower Haight on Thursday morning. (9/28/23)
A fire department rescue was underway near Oak and Divisadero streets in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood Thursday morning. (9/28/23)
National Good Neighbor Day encourages the power of kindness to people in your neighborhood. The KPIX morning anchors spoke with Shireen Santosham, Executive Director of Nexdoor's Kind Foundation, on the importance of being a good neighbor and things you could do to make their day. (09-28-23)
The “Portola Festival” returns to San Francisco with various groups performing on an outdoor stage at Pier 80. Last year's weekend event caused concerns over crowd control and music heard across the bay to Alameda. Pete Mar, host of the ‘B-Sides’ TV program, relays information from the creator and producer of the festival to ease community members while diverging into music history. (09-28-23)
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says the merge with the East Contra Costa Fire District means areas of the county will not remain uncovered as they did in the past. Shawn Chitnis reports.
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.