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Caltrans Closures on SR-37 and El Camino Real Disrupt Bay Area Drives Starting March 9
SR-37 Marin County lane closures (Atherton Ave to Petaluma River Bridge, Novato): EB 7am-1pm, WB 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri March 9-13; Hanna Ranch ramps...
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Bay Area High Wind Advisory: Secure Items and Drive Safely
Gusts over 40 mph expected in coastal and hill areas through Friday.
Key safety steps:
- Secure loose outdoor items to avoid hazards
- Use caution...
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Level 2 Storm Slams Bay Area: SFO Delays, Power Outages, Road Hazards
Multi-angle storm impacts hit air travel, power, and roads:
- SFO chaos: Inbound delays avg 4+ hours from winds; 174+ delays, ground stops...
2h ago
San Ramon Quake Swarm: Key Prep Reminders for Bay Area Residents
Earthquake swarms up to 4.2 magnitude hitting San Ramon since November 2025 highlight ongoing fault risks—experts urge action now.
- Drop, cover,...
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BART Warns of Drastic Service Cuts and 'Death Spiral' if Ballot Fails
BART faces a $370M deficit, risking a 'death spiral' of less service, fewer riders, and worse finances without the Connect Bay Area measure passing in...
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Waymo Robotaxis Jammed SF Streets in Dec Blackout, Blocking First Responders
Key fallout from SF blackout on robotaxi ops:
- Waymo vehicles froze in place, sparking major traffic jams and safety risks.
- AVs blocked first...
2h ago
Cal OES Real-Time Power Outage Tracker for California
Bay Area watch: Cal OES tracks power outages statewide via the State Geoportal, updated every 15 minutes—key for monitoring impacts on safety and commutes.
2h ago
BART Service Restored: Oakland to San Francisco
Latest for commuters:
- Service restored Thursday after 40-minute networking engineering problem
- Trains running between West Oakland and 24th St Mission from 9 a.m. (stopped 8:40 a.m.)
- Unclear link to Sunday's Transbay Tube radio outage
2h ago
SF Lawmakers Escalate Push for Public Power After PG&E Blackouts
- Winter Outage Impact: Over 130,000 San Franciscans lost power for up to 3 days in Dec 2025 due to a substation fire; food spoiled and heat failed...
2h ago
Iran Conflict Disrupts SFO Outbound Flights
Iran conflict from U.S. and Israeli attacks has disrupted SFO outbound flights, amid thousands canceled across the Middle East. Travelers: verify status now to avoid airport delays.
2h ago
Bay Area Heat Wave: Weekend Safety Prep for 80°F Highs
Unusual weekend heat grips Bay Area with temps 10-20° above normal from offshore winds.
Key safety steps:
- San Francisco highs near 80°F – stay hydrated.
- Limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours.
- Cooler air returns early next week.
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