Bay Area lawmaker seeks audit of MTC, BATA over bridge toll hikes
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.
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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.
Eastbound state Highway 92 fully reopened near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on Thursday morning, hours after a big-rig caught fire in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A crash involving five vehicles on eastbound Highway 92 on the San Mateo Bridge caused a partial closure Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
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.
A proposal by Bay Area lawmakers to raise bridge tolls to avoid potential cuts to public transit has been shelved for the year.
CHP have issued a special traffic alert Friday afternoon following a collision involving five vehicles in eastbound lanes of Highway 92 on the San Mateo Bridge that for a time blocked lanes in both directions.
A vehicle flew off the San Mateo bridge, plunging 15 feet down an embankment Saturday morning on the Hayward side of the bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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.
A box truck that flipped over the center divider on the San Mateo Bridge near the toll plaza in Hayward is impacting traffic on the span in both directions for hours, according to authorities.
CHP has issued a severe traffic alert early Wednesday afternoon after an injury crash at the San Mateo Bridge toll plaza in Hayward blocked westbound lanes, according to authorities.
A California Highway Patrol officer provided a satisfying answer Sunday to other drivers who witnessed two speeding cars on the San Mateo Bridge and may have wondered a version of "Where's a cop when you need one?"
The family of missing 20-year-old Jonathan Bandabaila announced on Monday, the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, that they increased their reward for information to $10,000.
One motorcyclist was killed and two others seriously injured Sunday when two motorcycles struck a disabled car in the slow lane on the high-rise portion of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A family seeking answers conducted a search Sunday for Jonathan Bandabaila, an Oakland man who has been missing for months.
Toll cheating has dropped dramatically on the Bay Area's bridges, possibly due to a new state law, according to officials.
Three people were arrested following a high-speed pursuit across the San Mateo Hayward Bridge on suspicion of auto burglary in San Mateo, according to police.
An injury accident involving several vehicles on the eastbound side of the San Mateo Bridge Friday afternoon has blocked all lanes, according to authorities.
A multi-vehicle injury crash on the westbound side of the San Mateo Bridge that blocked the two right lanes has been cleared, according to authorities.
New data from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission suggests you may have to set the alarm even earlier.
Morning crashes on both the San Mateo Bridge and the Bay Bridge early Monday created a miserable commute to start the work week.
Advisories will be in place for the Richmond and San Mateo bridges and the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge Thursday as forecasters predict winds up to 30 mph.
A search crew with the U.S. Coast Guard discovered the body a missing kayaker early Sunday morning near the San Mateo Bridge.
Starting Tuesday night, Caltrans crews will close two westbound lanes of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge for five consecutive nights as they work to fix a hole that was discovered on the bridge.
A big-rig overturned on eastbound state Highway 92 near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Tuesday morning, blocking a lane of the highway for nearly an hour, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
Navy officials said they found small amounts of plutonium-239 in a heavy metal sample but waited to perform several tests before releasing the information 11 months after the initial finding.
Both sides of Interstate 205 through Tracy have fully reopened after being shut down Tuesday afternoon when a tanker overturned on the freeway, officials said.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
Navy officials said they found small amounts of plutonium-239 in a heavy metal sample but waited to perform several tests before releasing the information 11 months after the initial finding.
Both sides of Interstate 205 through Tracy have fully reopened after being shut down Tuesday afternoon when a tanker overturned on the freeway, officials said.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
Navy officials said they found small amounts of plutonium-239 in a heavy metal sample but waited to perform several tests before releasing the information 11 months after the initial finding.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
At least two people were injured following a high-speed crash involving multiple vehicles in San Francisco's Marina District Tuesday morning.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Since 2022, Youth Alive has been even more involved in the Oakland Unified School District, partnering with them on school violence prevention and intervention programs.
The tenants who filed the lawsuit in Oakland say they have even received text messages questioning their immigration status.
The man accused in the killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam in Oakland was charged with murder on Monday, and faces a gun enhancement count as well, authorities said.
A man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Concord along a busy thoroughfare over the weekend, authorities said.
A Monterey County man is facing a sentence of up to 275 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting two sisters, prosecutors announced Monday.
The quake on Monday night hit near where several other earthquakes struck on Nov. 9.
A 68-year-old man was killed on Sunday in unincorporated Gilroy in what appears to be a murder-suicide, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.
A dozen suspected illicit massage businesses in the city of Morgan Hill have been shut down by police following an 18-month operation in the community.
The body of a 7-year-old girl who went missing along the Big Sur coast after a wave pulled her and her family into the ocean on Friday has been recovered, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested two people last week suspected of committing mail and package thefts involving dozens of victims.
San Rafael has proposed building cabin shelters on a parcel of land to house dozens of people who are currently unhoused, a first-of-its-kind project for the North Bay. But the project is getting a mixed reception from residents.
Three Bay Area men have been arrested on suspicion of grand theft, elder abuse and other charges for allegedly defrauding an elderly victim out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced that tolling on the new Express Lanes on Interstate 80 in Solano County will begin in December, with drivers being required to pay tolls every day of the week.
A minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Brock Purdy returned to the lineup and the San Francisco 49ers scored their most points in nearly two years.
Moses Moody hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points, and the Golden State Warriors defeated New Orleans 124-106 in what was also James Borrego's debut as Pelicans interim coach.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.
Philipp Grubauer stopped all 19 shots he faced in relief of injured Matt Murray, and the Seattle Kraken got two goals from Jaden Schwartz to help beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
At least two people were injured following a high-speed crash involving multiple vehicles in San Francisco's Marina District Tuesday morning.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
A Monterey County man is facing a sentence of up to 275 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting two sisters, prosecutors announced Monday.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested two people last week suspected of committing mail and package thefts involving dozens of victims.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Web services company Cloudflare had said it was aware of problems impacting "multiple customers" amid reports of outages at apps including X.
Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
Waiting and seeing is not often the strategy employed when it comes to treating breast cancer, but a new clinical trial by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are doing just that.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein won congressional approval. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
The Department of Justice is suing California over two recently enacted laws that would prohibit federal agents from wearing facial coverings and require them to identify themselves while conducting their duties.
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 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.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween 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.
Amanda Hari reports on Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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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.