Santa Clara County Judge Orders Striking VTA Employees to Return to Work, Aims to Restore Public Transit Services
Judge orders striking VTA workers in Santa Clara County to return to work, aiming to end service disruptions and urging both sides to continue negotiations.
Retired BART Car Transforms into Unique Sierra Foothills Vacation Rental: The Sierra Train House Opens in 2026 Near Jamestown
A retired BART car will become a vacation rental called the "Sierra Train House" in Jamestown, starting in 2026, offering a unique lodging experience near historical railroads and Yosemite National Park.
Sonoma County Advances $1.8 Million Seismic Retrofit for Monte Rio's Bohemian Highway Bridge
Sonoma County Board approved a $1.8 million contract for the engineering and environmental analysis needed for the seismic retrofit of the Bohemian Highway Bridge.
San Francisco International Airport Awarded 2025 CIO 100 for Groundbreaking "SFOCite" Mobile App
SFO recognized with a 2025 CIO 100 award for creating an app, SFOCite, that improves ground transportation enforcement, leading to a 30% increase in field investigator time.
South Bay Transit Strike Enters Third Week as Union Rejects VTA's Latest Contract Offer
VTA workers' union ATU Local 265 rejected a contract offer amid an ongoing transit strike, citing dissatisfaction with the terms and an earlier remark by a VTA official.
Bay Area Senators Introduce "Connect Bay Area Act" to Rescue Local Transit Systems from Looming Service Cuts
California State Senators Wiener and ArreguĂn introduce SB63, a bill proposing a sales tax to fund Bay Area public transit, avoiding service cuts and traffic congestion.
BART Balances Budget Deficit for FY26 While Seeking Long-Term Funding Solutions
BART balanced its projected $35 million FY26 budget deficit, enforcing a hiring freeze and implementing cost-saving measures, while warning of future structural deficits.
VTA Proposes Enhanced Wage Offer to End Transit Strike with ATU Local 265 in Santa Clara Valley
The VTA Board offered an 11% wage increase over three years to ATU Local 265 to end the transit strike, adding conditions to reduce absenteeism. The revised offer aims to maintain the VTA's wage competitiveness and restore service reliability.
Oakland International Airport Welcomes Daily Nonstop Flights to Los Cabos with Volaris' Inaugural Service
Volaris began daily nonstop flights from Oakland to Los Cabos, providing an accessible and affordable travel option to the popular Mexican beach destination.
NTSB Report Raises Concerns Over Potential Collapse Risk for Golden Gate and Other Bay Area Bridges
NTSB report raises concerns about the risk of collapse for six Bay Area bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge, if struck by vessels, noting a lack of current risk assessments.
San Francisco Activates First Wave of Speed Cameras to Enhance Road Safety
San Francisco has initiated its automated speed enforcement program with the first 12 speed cameras operational, imposing fines for drivers exceeding speed limits by 11 mph or more, with a two-month warning period before fines are active.
San Francisco International Airport Launches Free Remote Bag Check Service to Streamline Travel
SFO has initiated a free Remote Bag Check service to ease travel and reduce check-in congestion, handling over 15,000 bags since its November 2024 launch.












