Fatal crash closes Martinez road near Highway 4

A fatal crash in Martinez prompted road closures in both directions of Alhambra Ave between John Muir Rd and Alhambra Valley Rd on Friday afternoon, according to Martinez police. 

Bay Area workers priced out of housing market, opt for hours-long commutes

Kristy Ross leaves her apartment in Tracy every day before dawn to get to her job at the Alameda County Office of Education in Hayward. The 25-year-old Bay Area native says she spends anywhere from three to four hours in her car commuting. She says if she leaves late her whole day could be thrown off.

Passengers on quarantined plane diagnosed with influenza

Emergency personnel responded to reports of sick passengers aboard an Emirates flight arriving at JFK Airport on Wednesday morning.  Hazardous materials crews were called to the scene just after 9 a.m. after the plane landed safely.  The New York City mayor's office say the plane has been quarantined.

United Airlines goes 10 seats across

Just when you thought things on board commercial airlines couldn't get any worse check out this idea from United Airlines.

Cab driver arrested after street brawl in Manhattan

Police officers arrested a New York City cab driver for assaulting a couple and then ramming her car into their vehicle along with several others in Midtown Manhattan, the NYPD said. The driver has a history of issues.