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.
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.
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.
Crush of travelers hit the skies, roads & rails for Thanksgiving
Bay Area airports reported high volumes of travelers as people took to the skies, roads and rails for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation said nearly 82 million people will travel over the next four days for this late November holiday.
CHP ramps up enforcement for Thanksgiving weekend
The operation begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night.
CHP warns Flock over sharing of surveillance data with federal government
In a letter to the CEO of Flock, Garrett Langley, CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee reaffirmed that data and video gathered via Flock cameras cannot be shared with federal officials.
CHP searching for suspect following pursuit in the East Bay
The California Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect after they had been following a gold Lexus with two people inside in the East Bay since around 4 p.m. on Friday, officials say.
'Hare-raising' chase: CHP captures bunny hopping on Bay Bridge
The California Highway Patrol is showing off a “hoppy” ending to a “hare-raising” chase on the Bay Bridge – and using a lot of puns, as well.
Suspected DUI driver leaves 1-year-old child at scene of crash, CHP says
A woman is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence after leaving a one-year-old child behind at the scene of a crash, California Highway Patrol in Dublin say.
CHP surge in San Francisco helping cut crime, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting the success of a statewide effort between the California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies aimed at reducing crime in cities like San Francisco.
Fatal rollover crash backs up traffic on Marin County's Highway 37
A fatal rollover crash involving a vehicle blocked several lanes of traffic in Marin County on Monday along eastbound Highway 37, officials with the California Highway Patrol say.
CHP pursuit in Oakland, 2 arrests
Two people were arrested Thursday night following a California Highway Patrol pursuit in Oakland, authorities said.
California driver tries DIY license plate trick — and fails
A CHP officer in Merced pulled over the driver after noticing something unusual about the vehicle’s rear license plate. The officer’s suspicion was right — the plate wasn’t state-issued, but instead handmade.
Oakland CHP pursuit of vehicle with no plates ends in crash, injuries and sheared hydrant
A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a vehicle with no license plates in Oakland ended in a crash with injuries and a sheared fire hydrant on Tuesday evening, officials say.
Man booked for murder of woman in San Jose, apprehended in Capitola by CHP
The San Jose Police Department arrested a man suspected of murdering a woman on Sunday.
Suspects' car wrecked by spike strips in SF after stealing from Vacaville Ulta store, CHP says
A grand theft at a Vacaville Ulta store led law enforcement on a vehicle pursuit that ended in San Francisco on Friday. Spike strips were deployed and two women were arrested.
Oakland shootings: 15-year-old shot on BART train, another on freeway
Law enforcement officials in Oakland were kept busy Tuesday night with a pair of shootings. The first happened on BART, another happened on an on-ramp of Interstate 580.
CHP exempted from California police unmasking bill
The California Highway Patrol has been exempted from a proposal to make sure law enforcement agents do not conceal their identity.
Tesla crashes into CHP motorcycle officer, ejecting him from bike, causing I-280 backup
The crash, involving a CHP motorcycle officer on Highway 280 in San Mateo County, shut down several lanes Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Newsom to Trump: Send troops to LA, as in Louisiana
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send California Highway Patrol officers into more communities to assist local law enforcement, while also admonishing President Trump for suggesting he would send federal troops to the Bay Area.