
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.
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.
Repaving work on the eastbound direction of the Dumbarton Bridge that was originally scheduled through the end of the week has finished ahead of schedule, officials said.
The eastbound direction of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed five nights starting Monday for repaving work.
A crash on the Dumbarton Bridge involving an overturned vehicle blocked eastbound lanes of traffic on the bridge for hours Thursday morning.
A proposal by Bay Area lawmakers to raise bridge tolls to avoid potential cuts to public transit has been shelved for the year.
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton 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.
All westbound lanes on the Dumbarton Bridge reopened Monday afternoon, nearly eight hours after a box truck carrying a load of shrimp caught fire and closed the span to traffic in that direction.
A crash on the Dumbarton Bridge Monday morning was blocking lanes and stalling traffic for miles.
A police chase led to a deadly officer-involved shooting on the Fremont-Newark border Wednesday afternoon, blocking Highway 84 and eastbound traffic from the Dunbarton Bridge.
Toll cheating has dropped dramatically on the Bay Area's bridges, possibly due to a new state law, according to officials.
An out-of-service wooden railroad trestle just south of the Dumbarton Bridge was burning Sunday night and it appears related to a vegetation fire reported in the area at about the same time.
All lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge have reopened after the eastbound direction was blocked due to a jack-knifed big rig early Tuesday morning.
Facebook is trying to lay the groundwork for construction of a new commuter line with a plan that includes refurbishing an old rail bridge.
An injury crash between a charter bus initially misidentified as a Facebook bus and a large truck west of the Dumbarton Bridge Toll Plaza in Fremont Wednesday afternoon is currently blocking lanes, according to authorities.
A decomposing body was found Friday in the marshlands in Fremont, police said.
A proposal to rebuild a century-old bridge next to the Dumbarton Bridge for commuter trains is picking up steam.
Emergency crews have rescued one man and are searching in the dark for second victim whose kayak capsized off the coast of Fremont.
A dump truck crash that created a minor fuel spill caused a traffic backup on the Dumbarton Bridge early Thursday.
Investigators were unable to locate the victim's arms, legs and head, which appear to have been severed from the torso,
A body was found Sunday night in the marshlands near the Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont, police said.
High wind advisories were in effect Monday morning for the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, Dumbarton Bridge and Bay Bridge.
Thousands of nails that spilled on the Dumbarton Bridge in a five-car crash Monday morning have been cleaned up and the bridge has reopened.
Just hours before it was set to begin, the Fourth of July fireworks show in Sausalito was canceled after "an unexpected issue," Sausalito Parks and Recreation said Friday evening.
A massive fire swept through a warehouse in Oakland Friday afternoon and spread to at least one other building and vehicles on the street.
Authorities in Morgan Hill continue to search for a man identified as a person of interest in the death of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, whose body was discovered near Anderson Lake earlier this week.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
More than a year after a bank branch in Santa Rosa was robbed, police said they made an arrest in the case Thursday morning.
Just hours before it was set to begin, the Fourth of July fireworks show in Sausalito was canceled after "an unexpected issue," Sausalito Parks and Recreation said Friday evening.
A massive fire swept through a warehouse in Oakland Friday afternoon and spread to at least one other building and vehicles on the street.
Authorities in Morgan Hill continue to search for a man identified as a person of interest in the death of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, whose body was discovered near Anderson Lake earlier this week.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
More than a year after a bank branch in Santa Rosa was robbed, police said they made an arrest in the case Thursday morning.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Coyotes have made a steady comeback in San Francisco after once being nearly wiped out, renewing a debate between those who want to protect coyotes and others who see them as a growing threat.
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase has been named the WNBA Coach of the Month for June, after the expansion franchise posted a winning record with multiple double-digit wins.
Stephen Gorski lives by the new park and said he was concerned when he heard the commotion Tuesday morning outside his home.
The longtime chief of the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens announced her retirement Tuesday night, just days after Mayor Daniel Lurie called for her departure.
A massive fire swept through a warehouse in Oakland Friday afternoon and spread to at least one other building and vehicles on the street.
More than 16 years after a newborn girl was found dead in a San Francisco Bay Area dumpster, police have announced a Colorado woman has been arrested and charged with her murder.
The City of Richmond held its annual fireworks show a day early. This happened as the city is cracking down on illegal fireworks being set off in their community.
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after illegal fireworks being manufactured inside a home in Hayward exploded Thursday, authorities said.
Authorities in Alameda County said they rescued a 3-month-old baby girl and arrested six people during the bust of an alleged fentanyl trafficking organization based out of East Oakland last month.
Authorities in Morgan Hill continue to search for a man identified as a person of interest in the death of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, whose body was discovered near Anderson Lake earlier this week.
A young boy who went missing Thursday morning in Milpitas has been found safe, police said.
Officials in San Jose announced that a 4th of July drone show would take place at Lake Cunningham after Tuesday's explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Yolo County led to the cancellation of the fireworks display.
Authorities in the Bay Area have arrested a woman on suspicion of theft after she allegedly stole dozens of bottles of liquor from a supermarket.
The explosion at the fireworks warehouse in Yolo County caused the cancelation of a number of 4th of July fireworks shows, including one in San Jose.
Just hours before it was set to begin, the Fourth of July fireworks show in Sausalito was canceled after "an unexpected issue," Sausalito Parks and Recreation said Friday evening.
More than a year after a bank branch in Santa Rosa was robbed, police said they made an arrest in the case Thursday morning.
A bicyclist died of his injuries after a collision with a vehicle in San Rafael last weekend, authorities said Thursday.
A traffic stop in Sonoma County of a suspected drunk driver resulted in an arrest and an eye-popping look at how the vehicle was seemingly the spot for prolific beer drinking.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Robbie Ray threw his first complete game since 2017, Rafael Devers had three RBIs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Thursday night.
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase has been named the WNBA Coach of the Month for June, after the expansion franchise posted a winning record with multiple double-digit wins.
Patrick Bailey's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning brought home Jung Ho Lee and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Wednesday night.
The Arizona Diamondbacks dominate the San Francisco Giants with a powerful 8-2 win on Tuesday night.
Authorities in Morgan Hill continue to search for a man identified as a person of interest in the death of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, whose body was discovered near Anderson Lake earlier this week.
More than a year after a bank branch in Santa Rosa was robbed, police said they made an arrest in the case Thursday morning.
More than 16 years after a newborn girl was found dead in a San Francisco Bay Area dumpster, police have announced a Colorado woman has been arrested and charged with her murder.
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after illegal fireworks being manufactured inside a home in Hayward exploded Thursday, authorities said.
Authorities in Alameda County said they rescued a 3-month-old baby girl and arrested six people during the bust of an alleged fentanyl trafficking organization based out of East Oakland last month.
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
Bay Area transportation officials announced Tuesday that the Clipper Card system is experiencing outages, impacting commuters throughout the region.
A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss.
Tinder is now requiring California users to verify their profiles using a facial recognition feature called "Face Check."
Grouped together for a class project, their assignment was clear, but not exactly simple: create a digital platform or app that can significantly impact people.
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss.
According to the union, a federal judge denied their request to stop UCSF Health from proceeding to cancel union contracts. The cancellation would turn employees into direct UCSF employees, effective July 6.
With the FDA recently rejecting a drug application that aims to help those living with Barth Syndrome, one Bay Area family is frustrated by the delay of approved treatments in the rare disease community.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
The FDA's Dr. Vinay Prasad said that he disagreed with the agency's career vaccine reviewers about COVID shot approvals.
The Supreme Court will take up cases involving laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
On the edge of Oakland, right by the bay, something fabulous is afoot.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2025 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
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.
Some Oakland residents said fireworks have been going off every night over the past several weeks.
All over the world, insect species are declining at an alarming rate and would have huge implications on the planet.
Golden State Valkyries public address announcer Jaime Coffee started her career in Sacramento in 2001 and is now the public address announcer for the Valkyries.
Morgan Hill police continue to search for a person of interest in the death of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, whose body was discovered near Anderson Lake earlier this week. Da Lin reports.
Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington and Battalion Chief Porya Jeddi provide an update on a massive fire at a warehouse that housed a marijuana growing operation. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4l7AyGd
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.
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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?
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