San Francisco's current COVID surge sees 500 new cases a day, so where are the restrictions?
COVID-19 cases are once again surging here in the Bay Area with an average of 500 new cases every day in San Francisco. But this time around, we aren't' seeing city and county governments across the region implementing new COVID restrictions.
San Francisco's beloved Bay to Breakers race returns after pandemic hiatus
More than 10,000 runners, some wearing wacky costumes and others wearing nothing at all, took over the streets for Bay to Breakers. The road race hadn't been held since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Abortion rights protesters take to the streets of San Francisco
A long stretch of San Francisco’s Market Street was filled with abortion rights demonstrators Saturday afternoon.
Top UCSF doctor says he's masking up again
Dr. Robert Wachter said he had been less careful when it came to masking in places like restaurants, but now, he will be back to wearing N95's in crowded indoor spaces.
BART riders, employees must go back to wearing masks
BART riders and employees must wear masks on trains and at station platforms until July 18 under a new mandate approved Thursday by the board of directors.
BART to expand use of license plate readers
BART is moving forward with a plan to add automated license plate readers at their parking lots.
Bay Area transit agencies respond to Brooklyn subway shooting with increased security
Bay Area transit leaders say they're stepping up security following Tuesday's attack at a New York City subway station in Brooklyn
Biden earmarks additional $200M for Silicon Valley BART extension
President Joe Biden has earmarked an additional $200 million for the Silicon Valley BART Extension Phase II in his upcoming proposed budget.
BART reverses course; only Black director can remain after relocation dispute
BART director Lateefah Simon – the only Black member of the board – can remain representing District 7 despite a dispute over whether she lived in the district she represented.
Attention BART riders: Red line service returns on Tuesday
BART officials have some good news to share. Their red line service, which has seen disruptions and closures for the past few weeks, is returning on Tuesday, March 22.
BART ridership increases, police chief says system safety is priority
As BART ridership increases the transit system's police chief reassured the public that the system's safety is a priority.
Person killed on BART tracks along Dublin/Pleasanton line
A person was struck and killed on the BART train tracks along the Dublin/Pleasanton line on Wednesday morning.
BART red line completely shut down due to power issues
BART's red line is completely shut down due to power issues, according to officials. Commuters must take alternate routes.
BART removes only Black board member after dispute over location of residence
BART officials announced Thursday that Lateefah Simon was removed from the agency's Board of Directors after a dispute over whether she lived in the district she represented.
BART temporarily suspends red-line service due to equipment problems
After two tough mornings, commuters who rely on BART may have to strap in for a bumpy commute in the days ahead. The problems will impact riders who rely on the red line between Richmond and Millbrae.
Oscar Grant's mother reflects on day named in honor of him
Feb. 27 was Oscar Grant's birthday, and the Oakland City Council has declared this Sunday Oscar Grant Day. Grant's mother, Rev. Wanda Johnson, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the challenges she's faced in the 13 years since she lost her son.
3.3 magnitude earthquake recorded near San Leandro
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake northeast of San Leandro in Oakland Friday evening.
BART police name suspect in deadly Civic Center shooting
BART's chief of police on Friday named the suspect who was involved in a deadly shooting at the Civic Center station.
Death on BART tracks shuts down Orinda station for hours
A person died on Monday after being struck by a train at the Orinda station, according to BART officials.
Homeless man held in transient's slaying outside BART station
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a remote area outside of BART's South Hayward station on Wednesday afternoon, agency officials said.