Dirt bike takeover of Bay Bridge was chaotic: Police
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
CHP issues nearly 12,000 speeding tickets during 24-hour enforcement surge
The California Highway Patrol issued 11,767 speeding citations during a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at reducing fatal crashes.
The California Highway Patrol issued 11,767 speeding citations during a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at reducing fatal crashes.
CHP launches 24-hour statewide speeding crackdown: What to know
The California Highway Patrol is conducting a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period to target speeding drivers and promote roadway safety across the state.
The California Highway Patrol is conducting a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period to target speeding drivers and promote roadway safety across the state.
Wild San Francisco chase ends with stolen car suspect hanging under Bay Bridge
A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a chase that took a dramatic turn when he got out of the vehicle on the Bay Bridge and climbed underneath the span, hanging from beams to avoid capture.
A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a chase that took a dramatic turn when he got out of the vehicle on the Bay Bridge and climbed underneath the span, hanging from beams to avoid capture.
Big rig overturns following crash on I-238 near Hayward
A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say.
A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say.
Semi-truck involved in Crockett crash, narrowly misses home
A semi-truck involved in a crash in Crockett on Monday remains at the scene where it narrowly missed crashing into a home.
A semi-truck involved in a crash in Crockett on Monday remains at the scene where it narrowly missed crashing into a home.
CHP block bicycle takeover of Bay Bridge
The California Highway Patrol said its officers successfully blocked a large group of bicyclists and motorcyclists from taking over the Bay Bridge this weekend.
The California Highway Patrol said its officers successfully blocked a large group of bicyclists and motorcyclists from taking over the Bay Bridge this weekend.
Tractor trailer crashes, overturns on I-580 in Dublin, lanes blocked
The California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert on westbound Interstate 580 in Dublin Tuesday night. CHP says a jack-knifed tractor trailer overturned following a collision and is blocking three lanes of traffic.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert on westbound Interstate 580 in Dublin Tuesday night. CHP says a jack-knifed tractor trailer overturned following a collision and is blocking three lanes of traffic.
CHP impounds 14 vehicles connected to Bay Bridge holiday-season sideshow
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.
Driver watching YouTube crashes into CHP car on Highway 101
A distracted driver who was watching YouTube videos on his phone crashed into the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle in San Mateo, authorities said.
A distracted driver who was watching YouTube videos on his phone crashed into the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle in San Mateo, authorities said.
Woman missing from indigenous community last seen in San Francisco
A woman from an indigenous tribe has gone missing and was last seen in San Francisco last month, officials say.
A woman from an indigenous tribe has gone missing and was last seen in San Francisco last month, officials say.
Deadly hit-and-run crash in Palo Alto over the weekend, CHP seeking witnesses
Law enforcement officials in Palo Alto are seeking additional witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run crash from over the weekend.
Law enforcement officials in Palo Alto are seeking additional witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run crash from over the weekend.
Marin County authorities step up intersection enforcement after 19-year-old's death
A small double roadside memorial for 19-year-old Lucia Jennifer Blandina Sontay Vicente is near the intersection of San Pedro Point Road and Summit Avenue in unincorporated Marin County.
A small double roadside memorial for 19-year-old Lucia Jennifer Blandina Sontay Vicente is near the intersection of San Pedro Point Road and Summit Avenue in unincorporated Marin County.
Driver arrested for DUI in fatal Daly City crash, 65-year old-killed
The California Highway Patrol first reported the crash on the freeway north of Serramonte Boulevard just after 11:10 a.m.
The California Highway Patrol first reported the crash on the freeway north of Serramonte Boulevard just after 11:10 a.m.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
Car lands on BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley, major traffic impact
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
Oakland approves contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras
After four hours of discussion, the Oakland City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday night to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras across the city.
After four hours of discussion, the Oakland City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday night to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras across the city.
Crash on Dumbarton Bridge leaves classic Packard torched
The classic car burst into flames due the collision, though the CHP did not report any injuries.
The classic car burst into flames due the collision, though the CHP did not report any injuries.