Caltrain service restored following big-rig crash on Hwy 101
Anne Makovec reports on Caltrain service returning to normal following a big-rig crash that halted trains.
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Anne Makovec reports on Caltrain service returning to normal following a big-rig crash that halted trains.
A number of Bay Area public transit systems are offering free and/or extended service to New Year's Eve revelers across the region, providing an alternative to driving or expensive car-share surge pricing.
On Saturday, Caltrain officially ushered in a new era by launching fully electric service between San Francisco and San Jose. Max Darrow reports. (9-21-24)
A UC Berkeley scientist is measuring air quality along Caltrain tracks on the eve of a changeover from diesel to all-electric locomotives. Max Darrow reports. (9-20-24)
Caltrain is looking to regain its ridership, and it's doing that by focusing on the future.
Caltrain All Zone One-way youth fare will be available for $1 beginning Sunday for all fare payment methods.
On Saturday in San Francisco, local, state and federal leaders gathered to celebrate Caltrain's move to all-electric trains.
On Saturday in San Francisco, local, state and federal leaders gathered to celebrate Caltrain's move to all-electric trains. John Ramos reports. (8-10-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Max Darrow looks at plans to quiet down a hazardous and noisy railroad crossing in San Mateo and the concerns that could have some unintended consequences. (8-5-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Weekend train service between San Francisco and San Jose was suspended to allow final tests of Caltrain's new electric fleet.
Weekend train service between San Francisco and San Jose was suspended to make way for final tests of Caltrain’s new electric fleet. Max Darrow reports. (6-9-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The city of Burlingame might be getting $70 million from the state to help build new railroad crossing infrastructure at Broadway, a budget item that was previously cut.
A Caltrain struck a vehicle on the tracks in the unincorporated community of San Martin in Santa Clara County on Monday night, a spokesperson for SamTrans said.
A northbound passenger train collided with an occupied vehicle on the tracks in Atherton Friday night, Caltrain said.
A former Caltrain executive and a station manager have been charged in an alleged scheme using public funds to convert parts of two stations into personal residences, prosecutors said.
Two people who worked at Caltrain are facing felony charges after they allegedly spent public funds to build residences for themselves inside the Burlingame and Millbrae stations. (3/28/24) 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
A Caltrain fatally struck someone who was on the tracks in Redwood City on Tuesday morning, according to the transit agency.
Caltrain successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View for the first time over the weekend, the agency's officials said.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Caltrain in Palo Alto on Friday morning, according to an agency spokesperson.
A Caltrain struck a pedestrian near a station in San Mateo Thursday morning, and riders should expect delays.
A Caltrain struck an occupied vehicle in Burlingame early Wednesday morning, injuring at least one person, rail line officials said.
A Caltrain struck someone on the tracks in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
A trespasser who climbed up a power pole above the Caltrain station platform forced the suspension of train service in and out of the station early Thursday morning.
A pedestrian was killed by a southbound commuter passenger train at Brewster Avenue, north of the Redwood City station, on Friday afternoon, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
Caltrain will suspend some service beginning Monday between its San Jose Diridon and Tamien stations to accommodate electrification work.
CHP in the East Bay are reporting major delays after a dump truck overturned on Interstate 680 near Andrade Rd. in Sunol Thursday morning, blocking lanes in both directions.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
CHP in the East Bay are reporting major delays after a dump truck overturned on Interstate 680 near Andrade Rd. in Sunol Thursday morning, blocking lanes in both directions.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has cleared two police officers of any fault months after they shot a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at them in Burlingame.
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The California Highway Patrol said there is an investigation into a death after a body was found in a vehicle in San Mateo Wednesday.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday announced that the city would no longer give users free paraphernalia to consume drugs without providing treatment counseling.
CHP in the East Bay are reporting major delays after a dump truck overturned on Interstate 680 near Andrade Rd. in Sunol Thursday morning, blocking lanes in both directions.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
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Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced Wednesday morning that light rail service on the Blue line has been completely restored, while partial service for the Green line had resumed.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
The Japanese American Museum of San Jose was built to educate and preserve the memory of a dark time in American history.
After nearly 25 years, the remains of two Jane and John Does found in Sonoma County have been identified through the help of DNA technology, authorities said.
With President Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on imports, businesses that rely on goods from out of the country are worried.
San Francisco Bay has seen a recent influx of gray whales since late March, including one that washed ashore dead on a Marin County beach over the weekend.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
San Rafael officers arrested a motorist after hitting multiple objects on the road while allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday night, according to police.
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Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
The family of slain tech executive Bob Lee has filed a civil lawsuit in San Francisco against his convicted killer, Nima Momeni, and Momeni's family among others.
San Rafael officers arrested a motorist after hitting multiple objects on the road while allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday night, according to police.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
The Department of Agriculture has already given the go-ahead for two Bay Area companies to sell lab-grown chicken to restaurants, and now another San Francisco firm is looking to make its cell-cultivated pork available at stores and eateries.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
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A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
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