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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.