Pandemic set off deadly rise in speeding that hasn't slowed down
The number of highway deaths in 2020 was the greatest in more than a decade even though cars and trucks drove fewer miles during the pandemic, and motorists are continuing to speed, tailgate and zigzag through traffic.
The number of highway deaths in 2020 was the greatest in more than a decade even though cars and trucks drove fewer miles during the pandemic, and motorists are continuing to speed, tailgate and zigzag through traffic.
DUI suspected in deadly San Leandro crash on I-880 on-ramp
A passenger was killed early Saturday when the car they were riding in overturned on a Davis Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 880 in San Leandro, the California Highway Patrol said.
A passenger was killed early Saturday when the car they were riding in overturned on a Davis Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 880 in San Leandro, the California Highway Patrol said.
Driver hospitalized after crashing SUV into Dublin home
Investigators are looking into what caused a driver to plow their SUV into the side of a home in Dublin.
Investigators are looking into what caused a driver to plow their SUV into the side of a home in Dublin.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Hefty Lake Tahoe parking fees aim to keep people away as part of 'experiment'
Transportation officials at Lake Tahoe say they are experimenting with a new effort to try change the behavior of visitors who fill up an overcrowded parking area for one of the lake’s most popular beaches by hitting them in their wallets.
Transportation officials at Lake Tahoe say they are experimenting with a new effort to try change the behavior of visitors who fill up an overcrowded parking area for one of the lake’s most popular beaches by hitting them in their wallets.
San Jose police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run
Police are looking for a car that fled after fatally hitting a man on King Road early Sunday morning.
Police are looking for a car that fled after fatally hitting a man on King Road early Sunday morning.
59-year-old man dies in Vallejo traffic collision, second driver hospitalized
One man died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Redwood Street in Vallejo early Friday morning, police said.
One man died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Redwood Street in Vallejo early Friday morning, police said.
54-year-old man killed in Treasure Island hit and run collision
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office released the identity of the pedestrian struck and killed by a hit and run driver on Treasure Island Thursday night.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office released the identity of the pedestrian struck and killed by a hit and run driver on Treasure Island Thursday night.
New and used car prices are up significantly due to a microchip shortage
For more than a year, carmakers have been slammed by a double whammy: a shortage of chips and a tidal wave of car buyers. So, the car you might want right now, is probably not available.
For more than a year, carmakers have been slammed by a double whammy: a shortage of chips and a tidal wave of car buyers. So, the car you might want right now, is probably not available.
One person killed, another injured in freeway shooting along Highway 4
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly shooting on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. It marks the fifth shooting along that stretch of roadway in three months.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly shooting on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. It marks the fifth shooting along that stretch of roadway in three months.
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver in San Jose is third traffic fatality this week
A woman killed by a hit-and-run driver early Friday in San Jose is the latest traffic-related fatality in a city that wants to eliminate such deaths entirely.
A woman killed by a hit-and-run driver early Friday in San Jose is the latest traffic-related fatality in a city that wants to eliminate such deaths entirely.
Golden Gate Bridge traffic volume still down compared to pre-pandemic levels
Though California has been officially reopened for more than a month, travel on the Golden Gate Bridge is down 20 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Though California has been officially reopened for more than a month, travel on the Golden Gate Bridge is down 20 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
San Jose woman arrested for allegedly running boyfriend over with her car
A woman in East San Jose was arrested after allegedly running over a man with her car early Thursday morning. Authorities were told the man is her boyfriend.
A woman in East San Jose was arrested after allegedly running over a man with her car early Thursday morning. Authorities were told the man is her boyfriend.
Vallejo business owner who launched free towing service becomes victim of arsonist
A Vallejo tow operator says he's the victim of arson by someone who wants him out of business.
A Vallejo tow operator says he's the victim of arson by someone who wants him out of business.
CHP enforcement campaigns aim to curb uptick in reckless driving
If it seems like more people are driving dangerously fast on the highways these days, your suspicions are correct, at least in one part of the Bay Area.
If it seems like more people are driving dangerously fast on the highways these days, your suspicions are correct, at least in one part of the Bay Area.
One person killed in San Jose hit-and-run collision
Police in San Jose are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred Saturday morning.
Police in San Jose are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred Saturday morning.
Man driving stolen U-Haul van arrested following police pursuit in Vacaville
A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.
A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.
Boy killed while crossing Camden Avenue in San Jose is 27th traffic fatality this year
Police say the death of a boy crossing busy Camden Avenue in San Jose against the light near Kooser Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday was the city's 27th traffic fatality in 2021.
Police say the death of a boy crossing busy Camden Avenue in San Jose against the light near Kooser Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday was the city's 27th traffic fatality in 2021.
Child struck and killed by vehicle in San Jose, driver cooperating with investigators
A child that was struck by a vehicle in San Jose Friday evening has died from their injuries, police announced Friday night.
A child that was struck by a vehicle in San Jose Friday evening has died from their injuries, police announced Friday night.
DUI suspected in Belmont crash that sparked grass fire, power outage
A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the car they were driving crashed into a power pole in Belmont, causing a small grass fire and a local power outage.
A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the car they were driving crashed into a power pole in Belmont, causing a small grass fire and a local power outage.