Muni, cable cars may be impacted as SFMTA faces looming budget deficit
San Francisco public transit is facing an uncertain future due to a massive budget deficit that could put the city's recovery in jeopardy. Wilson Walker reports.
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San Francisco public transit is facing an uncertain future due to a massive budget deficit that could put the city's recovery in jeopardy. Wilson Walker reports.
Veronica Macias reports on the SFMTA streamlining the permitting process for Halloween street closures.
San Francisco Muni's recovery from the pandemic downturn has hit another milestone. In September, more than half-million risers used the system every single weekday.
Wilson Walker reports on SF Muni showing substantial recovery of riders since COVID with latest numbers.
A new resolution in San Francisco would amend the transportation code and expand what the city defines as a large recreational vehicle to include mobile homes, box trucks and other large campers.
City officials are mulling over whether to expand the number of no-turn on red intersections across San Francisco.
The SFMTA has killed plans to install a new bike lane in San Francisco's Chinatown due to the objections of some community members.
San Francisco workers represented by the labor union Service Employees International Union Local 1021 voted to ratify three labor contracts with the city, averting a potential strike involving thousands of city workers.
A widely criticized bike lane that runs down the middle of a San Francisco street might be moved less than a year after it was installed.
Mission District merchants have formed Valencia Association of Merchants, Artists, Neighbors and Organizations (VAMANOS) dedicated to fighting a controversial center bike lane on Valencia Street.
Juliette Goodrich reports on West Portal residents and business owners prevailing on the SFMTA to allow more public input on traffic safety plan.
Parking control officers rallied outside San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency headquarters Thursday, fearing for their safety as the city ramps up its crackdown on parking violations.
Wilson Walker reports on the growing debate over planned changes in West Portal that some business owners say could be disastrous.
With Market Street struggling, some are proposing to reverse the ban on private vehicles on the corridor. But SFMTA officials are concerned a change would make the street more dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians.
With Market Street struggling, some businesses are proposing to reverse the ban on private vehicles on the corridor. But SFMTA officials are concerned a change would make the street more dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. Kenny Choi reports. (4/1/24) 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
The good news is that Muni ridership in San Francisco is up. Passengers on some routes now exceed pre-pandemic levels. The bad news is that Muni anticipates a $12.7 million deficit over the next two years and wants to raise fares.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency first notified riders about a dog on the tracks around 7 p.m. on X.
New Year's Eve partygoers will be able to get around for free Sunday night into Monday morning as multiple Bay Area transit agencies offer complimentary services for the holiday.
For the 24th year in a row, Muni will offer free rides in San Francisco on New Year's Eve to allow for celebratory drinking of alcohol without getting behind the wheel.
Anne Makovec reports on Mission District business owners calling for center bike lanes on Valencia Street removed (12-5-2023)
Transit officials in San Francisco have been doing their best to give the public advance warning about the numerous traffic, parking and transit impacts expected during the APEC conference.
As APEC preparations continue before the international summit being held in San Francisco begins next week, residents and business owners around the Moscone Center are wondering how they'll negotiate the heightened security in their neighborhood.
Jose Martinez reports on how street closures and transit detours during APEC will impact neighborhoods downtown (11-6-2023)
A San Francisco Muni bus fatally struck a pedestrian overnight in the city's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, authorities said.
At least six riders on a San Francisco cable car were taken to hospitals Monday following an incident where the conductor had to use the emergency brake to avoid striking another vehicle.
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
Wilmer Flores hit an RBI single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 to sweep the three-game series.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A beach hazard statement will be in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, and it covers all Pacific Coast beaches
Chase Dollander won his major league debut with five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep by the Athletics and snapped a six-game skid with a 12-5 win on Sunday.
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
Wilmer Flores hit an RBI single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 to sweep the three-game series.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A beach hazard statement will be in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, and it covers all Pacific Coast beaches
Chase Dollander won his major league debut with five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep by the Athletics and snapped a six-game skid with a 12-5 win on Sunday.
Crews are working to extinguish a four-alarm fire at a multiple-story residential building along Washington Street in San Francisco.
If people were waiting for an organized pushback against the Trump administration's agenda, it came on Saturday. But it didn't come from lawmakers, it came from the people themselves.
The stock for RH, a home-furnishings company, tanked more than 40 percent. But RH isn't the only retailer that was hit. GAP and Williams Sonoma also saw their stock plunge.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a new upzoning plan that would allow larger, denser development across swaths of the city in an effort to close the affordable housing gap.
It's considered the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, but this year, the Fillmore may be filled with silence.
An early morning fire at a Fremont apartment complex left one person dead and at least 30 people were displaced, the Fremont Fire Department said on Sunday.
Previously dilapidated buildings were restored and repurposed to be a gathering space for food, drinks and entertainment.
Walk into almost any Asian market in the Bay Area, and you're likely to encounter products imported by Taylor Chow, a local importer who sources food from various parts of Asia.
The visas issued to four people at UC Berkeley were revoked by the federal government this week, a campus spokesperson said.
As the ongoing debate over transgender students competing in female sports intensifies in California, in Oakland on Friday, a group of parents called for the California Interscholastic Federation to change its policy.
Fire personnel in San Jose were unable to find any victims at the scene a partial roof collapse Friday afternoon at a South Bay recycling facility.
Eight suspected gang members from Monterey and Sacramento counties have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Jose earlier this year, police said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have identified a man who was a person of interest in a 1976 homicide near Aptos Village Park as the suspect in that murder.
International students who recently visited Stanford University are breathing a sigh of relief. After their passports and other important belongings were stolen, a group of Good Samaritans in San Francisco found the items and returned them to their rightful owners.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A rash of robberies targeting camera shops in the Bay Area continues with more stores getting hit, including two stores in the North Bay.
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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.
Wilmer Flores hit an RBI single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Chase Dollander won his major league debut with five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep by the Athletics and snapped a six-game skid with a 12-5 win on Sunday.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Matt Chapman hit a pair of RBI doubles to back a strong start by Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 to extend their winning streak to six games.
Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Three correctional officers were injured in an attack by an inmate at a prison in Vacaville, authorities said.
Eight suspected gang members from Monterey and Sacramento counties have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Jose earlier this year, police said.
One man has died and another man was wounded following a shooting in West Oakland early Friday morning, police said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have identified a man who was a person of interest in a 1976 homicide near Aptos Village Park as the suspect in that murder.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
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 fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
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.
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by the Vermont Senator, who says that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires.
If people were waiting for an organized pushback against the Trump administration's agenda, it came on Saturday. But it didn't come from lawmakers, it came from the people themselves.
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.
The visas issued to four people at UC Berkeley were revoked by the federal government this week, a campus spokesperson said.
The stock for RH, a home-furnishings company, tanked more than 40 percent. But RH isn't the only retailer that was hit. GAP and Williams Sonoma also saw their stock plunge.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
It's considered the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, but this year, the Fillmore may be filled with silence.
Bay Area thrash-metal guitar hero Gary Holt recently talked to CBS News Bay Area about his new memoir, upcoming plans for his band Exodus and returning to the stage with Slayer.
Two metal acts from Fresno and Spain bring their current tandem tour to San Francisco Sunday when Haunt and Hitten take the stage at the Bottom of the Hill with local openers Blackwülf.
Influential '90s Bay Area metal outfit Machine Head brings its current co-headlining tour with In Flames to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
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.
People in one North Bay tow were thrilled to hear a sound from the distant past, a train pulling into the station.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Zoe Mintz reports on the GOES-19 satellite, which will become part of the most advanced weather monitoring system when it becomes operational.
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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.