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Caltrain wheeling back enforcement of bike restrictions after pushback from community With ridership rebounding, Caltrain had previously planned to free up space on trains by banning certain kinds of bikes. Now, they're hitting the brakes on enforcing the regulations after cycling advocates and community groups have come out against them.

With ridership rebounding, Caltrain had previously planned to free up space on trains by banning certain kinds of bikes. Now, they're hitting the brakes on enforcing the regulations after cycling advocates and community groups have come out against them.

Proposed Oakland budget would fund 6 police academy classes in 2 years As Oakland prepares for a new mayor to take over, safety looks to be a top priority. A proposed Oakland budget would fund six police academy classes in two years.

As Oakland prepares for a new mayor to take over, safety looks to be a top priority. A proposed city budget would fund six police academy classes in two years. abc7ne.ws/3RPYiBH

EXCLUSIVE: Orinda residents pay and install cameras after 108 residential burglaries Taking matters into their own hands: More than 100 home burglaries in Orinda in recent years have led a group of residents to pay and install their own license plate reader cameras to protect their ne...

Taking matters into their own hands: More than 100 home burglaries in Orinda in recent years have led a group of residents to pay and install their own license plate reader cameras to protect their neighborhood. abc7ne.ws/3Z1Dz1I

Caught on camera: Woman struck with weapon outside SF home in apparent unprovoked attack San Francisco police are looking for the person responsible-- for what appears to be-- an unprovoked assault caught on camera.

San Francisco police are looking for the person responsible-- for what appears to be-- an unprovoked assault caught on camera. abc7ne.ws/44Vwkfu

Tourists, politicians and former inmate sound off on Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison A proposal by President Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a prison is getting a lot of attention and reaction from tourists, Bay Area leaders and even a former Alcatraz inmate. "I think it's one of the stup...

A proposal by President Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a prison is getting a lot of attention and reaction from tourists, Bay Area leaders and even a former Alcatraz inmate. "I think it's one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard in my life," said one visitor from Washington State. abc7ne.ws/4jKhZr1

AccuWeather Forecast: Gusty winds diminish tonight, mainly clear skies away from coast Winds will diminish significantly late this evening and overnight. Temps will in the 50s overnight.

Tonight's Weather: Gusty winds will diminish, mainly clear skies away from coast. Temps will be in the 50s. Watch Spencer Christian's Bay Area forecast here: abc7ne.ws/4fzYCP7

Betty Duong reflects on making history as 1st Vietnamese American supervisor in Santa Clara Co. As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Betty Duong is the first Vietnamese American on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Her district includes San Jose, which has one of the largest popula...

As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Betty Duong is the first Vietnamese American on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Her district includes San Jose, which has one of the largest populations of Vietnamese Americans in the country. abc7ne.ws/3F3nOAx

Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets The company said it will work to ensure that customer prescriptions are transferred to other pharmacies as it goes through the sale process.

Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the struggling drugstore chain says it will try to sell substantially all of its assets. abc7ne.ws/3Z4shtv

Breaking News: An intruder drove through the front gate of actress Jennifer Aniston's Southern California home, according to Los Angeles police. abc7ne.ws/4jXNHRg

President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it is going to pay immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda. https://abc7ne.ws/42XJIgv

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he wants to rename Veterans Day, a federal holiday on November 11, to "Victory Day for World War I" in a move to purportedly "start celebrating our victories again." https://abc7ne.ws/3YPQJPx

Marco Rubio to be named acting national security adviser; Mike Waltz tapped for UN ambassador: Trump President Donald Trump says he's naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser. He tapped former national security adviser Michael Waltz for UN ambassador Thursday.

BREAKING: President Donald Trump says he's naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser. He tapped former national security adviser Michael Waltz for UN ambassador Thursday.

In her first major address since leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp-edged critique of President Donald Trump's administration, ending her speech by saying, "This country is ours... it doesn't belong to whoever is in the White House." https://abc7ne.ws/4lTtxtl

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, several Bay Area transportation agencies are facing huge budget deficits as ridership languishes behind pre-pandemic numbers. Agencies such as BART, M...

Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, several Bay Area transportation agencies are facing huge budget deficits as ridership languishes behind pre-pandemic numbers. Agencies such as BART, Muni and Caltrain are among the most impacted. abc7ne.ws/42Webf4

The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs forcing a Game 6 at Chase Center. The series is now 3-2. abc7ne.ws/4iK1Wbn

Rare two-headed snake born at Berkeley pet store beating the odds: Meet Angel and Zeke Slithering with hope. A rare occurrence of two brains in one body at a Berkeley pet store. One hatchling turned out to be a two-headed snake!

Slithering with hope. A rare occurrence of two brains in one body at a Berkeley pet store. One hatchling turned out to be a two-headed snake! abc7ne.ws/4cTQ7xP

Oakland teachers reach agreement with school district to avoid 1-day strike A one-day Oakland teacher strike that was set to happen Thursday has been called off as the union has reached an agreement with OUSD.

A one-day Oakland teacher strike that was set to happen Thursday has been called off as the union has reached an agreement with OUSD to restore budget cuts that will allow the district to keep more than 120 teachers. abc7ne.ws/3Gyddhy

The 2-year-old child of Venezuelan migrants is with a foster family after her mom was deported to Venezuela and her dad was sent to El Salvador, authorities said. abc7ne.ws/3YkQrjm

If you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer, you will need to make a reservation. abc7ne.ws/3YYYD91

John Elway's former agent dies after fall from cart driven by HOF quarterback in SoCal, report says John Elway's former agent has died several days after falling from a golf cart driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback in Southern California.

Developing News: John Elway's former agent, Jeff Sperbeck, has died several days after falling from a golf cart driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback in Southern California.

Legendary singer Michael Bolton opens up for 1st time about battle with rare brain cancer Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton is opening up about his brain cancer battle with glioblastoma.

Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton is opening up about his brain cancer battle with glioblastoma. abc7ne.ws/4jzJbbG

DMV opening 3 Bay Area locations on last Saturday before Real ID deadline: Here's what to know Starting May 7, travelers will need more than a standard driver's license to pass through airport security. And three Bay Area DMV locations will be open this Saturday.

Starting May 7, travelers will need more than a standard driver's license to pass through airport security. And three Bay Area DMV locations will be open this Saturday. abc7ne.ws/4jvQAsz

A look at Bay Area man's return to Vietnam to find father's gravesite 5 decades after Fall of Saigon David Bui of the Bay Area went back to Vietnam to search for his father's gravesite. Bui's father died in combat during the Vietnam War more than five decades ago.

David Bui of the Bay Area went back to Vietnam to search for his father's gravesite. Bui's father died in combat during the Vietnam War more than five decades ago. abc7ne.ws/4iEd4q0

Massive BART expansion in South Bay to displace longtime San Jose natural stone supplier Silicon Valley Granite in San Jose has more than 20 years worth of natural stone products that must be moved by Wednesday as VTA and BART are moving forward with plans to build a BART line from San Jo...

Silicon Valley Granite in San Jose has more than 20 years worth of natural stone products that must be moved by Wednesday as VTA and BART are moving forward with plans to build a BART line from San Jose to Santa Clara. Hear from the owner here: abc7ne.ws/4iHZZw5

Oakland teachers set for 1-day strike Thursday over financial documents related to budget cuts The Oakland Unified School District is set to see another strike Thursday after teachers informed them they would be walking off the job. The teachers' union accused OUSD of manufacturing its budget c...

The Oakland Unified School District is set to see another strike Thursday after teachers informed them they would be walking off the job. The teachers' union accused OUSD of manufacturing its budget crisis to justify layoffs. abc7ne.ws/3RCZSXD

Tariff uncertainty threatens to raise drug prices and stall medical innovation, experts warn In this time of fluctuating tariff talks, many are concerned about what it will cost us. When it comes to paying for medications, tariffs could have some long-term consequences.

In this time of fluctuating tariff talks, many are concerned about what it will cost us. When it comes to paying for medications, tariffs could have some long-term consequences. abc7ne.ws/4k0PKUJ

According to newly-released data from the International Monetary Fund and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, California has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. https://abc7ne.ws/42A59W4

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders related to immigration, including one that requires English-language proficiency for commercial motor drivers, such as truckers. abc7ne.ws/44OgaV7

Jack in the Box to close up to 200 locations, may sell Del Taco Jack in the Box says it's planning to close 150 to 200 "underperforming" locations, with 80 to 120 restaurants closing by the end of the year.

Jack in the Box says it's planning to close 150 to 200 "underperforming" locations, with 80 to 120 restaurants closing by the end of the year. abc7ne.ws/3EM974K

Belmont police officer arrested for rape in US on work permit, had 2017 domestic violence arrest EXCLUSIVE: The I-Team has learned that the Belmont police officer arrested for rape last week had an arrest for domestic violence several years ago before he became an officer. That's raising question...

EXCLUSIVE: The I-Team has learned that the Belmont police officer arrested for rape last week had an arrest for domestic violence several years ago before he became an officer. That's raising questions about his hiring at the department. abc7ne.ws/3RCdhPE