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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.