Cost of Bay Area commuting to rise in 2026 with higher tolls, BART fares
The cost of commuting in the Bay Area is set to go up in 2026, as higher bridge tolls and fare hikes on BART are set to take effect on January 1.
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The cost of commuting in the Bay Area is set to go up in 2026, as higher bridge tolls and fare hikes on BART are set to take effect on January 1.
Emergency roadwork on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge prompted a severe traffic alert Monday for both westbound and eastbound directions, which was expected to impact the afternoon commute, authorities said.
A lawmaker is seeking a state audit of two agencies involved in the setting of Bay Area bridge tolls, claiming there is a lack of accountability.
On Wednesday, Bay Area officials approved additional toll increases for local bridges through 2030, adding to the already planned hike set to take effect Jan. 1.
The cycling community on both sides of the Bay turned out on Saturday to react to a proposal to move the barriers back Monday through Thursday, closing off access to bikes.
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) on Wednesday unveiled a proposed series of bridge toll increases starting in 2026 that would fund construction work and is asking the public to weigh in.
There was a scary scene at the eastern entrance to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday afternoon when a car burst into flames.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge in Baltimore has Bay Area residents wondering how local agencies would respond to such a disaster.
One person was killed in a collision Sunday night on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, according to the CHP.
November marks the end of a four-year experiment with reserving one lane of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for bicycles and pedestrians.
Repairs of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza may take weeks following a fiery big-rig crash involving a big-rig that took place Monday night, Caltrans officials said.
The right lanes of westbound I-580 at the toll booth for the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge remained closed Tuesday evening after a deadly crash shut down the bridge in that direction late Monday.
A proposal by Bay Area lawmakers to raise bridge tolls to avoid potential cuts to public transit has been shelved for the year.
The eastbound direction of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge reopened Saturday morning, more than 19 hours after all lanes of the lower deck were closed as police responded to a man on the bridge suffering from a mental health crisis.
The CHP says a man having a mental health emergency is the reason eastbound traffic was stopped all afternoon and evening on the Richmond San Rafael Bridge Friday. Read more here (7-21-23)
Bike lanes are typically seen as being environmentally friendly. But some Bay Area leaders say the one on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is causing an increase in pollution.
CHP issued a severe traffic alert early Monday evening after a car fire on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge shut down eastbound lanes for about 90 minutes.
Two bridge toll assistance programs are set to go into effect in early 2023, offering free crossings for eligible military veterans and a penalty waiver for low-income residents.
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
A crash involving injuries blocked traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Thursday morning.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a body found Saturday night in the roadway of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 near the San Quentin exit.
An injury collision midspan on the Richmond San Rafael Bridge has blocked eastbound lanes of I-580 Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
California Highway Patrol investigators have determined a big-rig slammed into a car stalled on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, triggering a fatal collision that shut down eastbound traffic on the span for several hours.
One person has died following a fatal crash and fire involving a big-rig on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night.
A five-car pileup on the westbound Richmond-San Rafael bridge caused serious traffic issues during rush hour Tuesday, according to traffic officials.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Tsunami waves were possible in the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Taiwan, Japan, Guam, Papua New Guinea and several island nations and territories.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said it recovered five vehicles stolen from an Oakland parking garage.
The quake hit just before 8:40 a.m., about 1 mile southwest of Alamo, in the Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said it recovered five vehicles stolen from an Oakland parking garage.
The quake hit just before 8:40 a.m., about 1 mile southwest of Alamo, in the Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve.
Community members gathered Saturday evening in Fairfield to support one another and begin the healing process following a shooting after a high school graduation ceremony that left an 18-year-old dead and three others injured.
The damage has increased at an alarming rate, and many residents fear the end is near for the 53-year-old structure.
The damage has increased at an alarming rate, and many residents fear the end is near for the 53-year-old structure.
As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.
An Oakland man accused of crashing into a San Francisco business and leaving the scene last weekend has been arrested, police said on Friday.
A landlord in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is facing a lawsuit after allegedly allowing tenants to live in a fire-damaged building.
The Pacifica Municipal Pier was closed indefinitely on Thursday after large, visible cracks were discovered.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said it recovered five vehicles stolen from an Oakland parking garage.
The quake hit just before 8:40 a.m., about 1 mile southwest of Alamo, in the Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve.
A teenager was wounded in an early-morning shooting on a San Leandro freeway Saturday, authorities said.
Officers were alerted to a possible shooting just before 2 a.m. and said they found the victim in a secondary location in San Leandro.
The Santa Clara County Parks Department has purchased nearly 100 acres of land next to Uvas Canyon County Park near Morgan Hill, where they plan to add new trail routes.
With the FIFA World Cup less than two weeks away, fans planning to attend matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will have to navigate an extensive code of conduct. It's a reflection of the intense national pride the tournament ignites.
A man accused of shooting into another driver's car at the beginning of May was arrested weeks later in San Jose.
Access to Lovers Point Beach in Monterey County is closed after a dead whale was found floating near the shore on Wednesday.
A San Jose man was sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to a 2024 attack of a postal worker, prosecutors said.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Students, teachers and staff shared hugs, high fives and tears this week as two longtime Santa Rosa schools closed their doors for the final time.
Authorities in Sonoma County have issued a warning to the immigrant community about a growing trend of scammers posing as Catholic Charities employees claiming to offer legal services.
More than a dozen Santa Rosa police officers and volunteers helped transform a family's apartment as part of an effort to give children a safer, more stable place to sleep, study and grow.
Authorities in Sonoma County say a man recently arrested in connection with a financial scam that cost an elderly couple over $25,000 is part of a larger scheme targeting older adults.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Michael Busch singled to right in the 10th inning, allowing automatic runner Dansby Swanson to advance from second and score on an error, and the Chicago Cubs edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
This June, Gigi will represent Hayward Little League as one of just 100 kids in the country selected to play in a special tournament in Williamsport, the home of the Little League World Series, designed to grow the game for girls.
Matt Chapman hit his fourth career grand slam in the fourth inning and added a three-run shot to cap San Francisco's seven-run sixth inning and the Giants pounded the slumping Chicago Cubs 18-3.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said it recovered five vehicles stolen from an Oakland parking garage.
A teenager was wounded in an early-morning shooting on a San Leandro freeway Saturday, authorities said.
The 18-year-old who was killed in a shooting after a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School was identified on Saturday.
Officers were alerted to a possible shooting just before 2 a.m. and said they found the victim in a secondary location in San Leandro.
An Oakland man accused of crashing into a San Francisco business and leaving the scene last weekend has been arrested, police said on Friday.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested two people Sunday suspected of vandalizing robots performing assessments on sidewalks last week.
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
California is suing the company formerly known as 23andMe over its 2023 breach of ancestry and genetic data, one of the most consequentilal data breaches ever.
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.
As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
In the race for Alameda County District Attorney, incumbent Ursula Jones Dickson saw her lead increase over her predecessor and a political newcomer after Friday's ballot drop.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
For nearly three decades, the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation has provided arts education and dance opportunities to underserved youth across the Bay Area.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
What began as a Bay Area gathering centered on music, food and community has grown into a global movement.
No one knew it at the time, but at the end of their 1966 North American Tour, the "Fab Four" would never again play a paid, public ticketed concert.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near Alamo on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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The Fairfield community came together Saturday evening to heal after a deadly shooting at a graduation ceremony earlier this week.
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.