Mylar balloons that touched power lines left thousands in San Leandro without electricity Saturday night as crews worked overnight to restore service.

A doctor who treats car crash victims spent weeks analyzing Waymo's safety data and concluded the company's robotaxis are so much safer than human drivers that blocking them is unethical. His timing is remarkable: the op-ed dropped the same week federal regulators opened an investigation into Waymo vehicles repeatedly blowing past stopped school buses full of children.

California is set to revise its DMV rules to allow testing and deployment of driverless trucks on highways, potentially starting 2026, amidst debate between tech companies and the Teamsters Union.

A new 12-foot pedestrian-and-bike bridge now spans U.S. 101 at University Avenue, reconnecting East Palo Alto's west and east sides with safer ramps, lights and landscaping.

A Waymo robotaxi struck a small, unleashed dog at Scott and Eddy on Sunday night. The rider's Reddit post and a 311 complaint have renewed scrutiny after the KitKat cat death.

Bay Area bridge tolls will increase by 50 cents starting January 1, 2026, with additional hikes planned until 2030 for maintenance and operation funding.

An A-side checkpoint at SFO's International Terminal was cleared Sunday night after a suspicious call, briefly diverting passengers to other lanes.

Caltrans announced construction on San Francisco's 19th Avenue, starting December 2025, expected to disrupt traffic with lane closures and bus stop relocations.

BART service between South Hayward and Berryessa/North San Jose was suspended due to suspected vandalism. Commuters are advised to use alternative transport while repairs are underway.

Caltrans will repave six lanes of 19th Avenue starting Dec. 1, covering Lincoln Way to Holloway. Expect lane reductions, slower commutes and some temporarily relocated bus stops.

A United flight bound for Hong Kong returned to SFO after a burning smell filled the cabin; the plane landed safely and passengers were rebooked.

Owner Ellen Thomsen says the Tilden steam train may be removed if the Park District doesn't sign a long-term lease to fund repairs and succession planning.

Amazon-owned Zoox is inviting waitlisted San Franciscans to ride its steering-wheel-free robotaxis for free in SoMa, the Mission and the Design District as it scales. The early-rider program will be phased while regulators and the company evaluate operations.