Oakland man dies after pursuit, police shooting in Sacramento County

A man died after being pursued and shot by officers from two law enforcement agencies on Sunday afternoon, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

Stanford student allegedly run down by driver making racist remark

A Stanford student from Syria who is hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash alleges the driver struck him intentionally and made a racist remark as he did it.

As daylight saving time ends, CHP warns of drowsy driving

Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning, which means you'll get an extra hour of sleep. As we "fall back" to standard time, the sun will come up earlier in the morning, and it will get darker earlier, during the evening commute.  

Coroner identifies Vallejo teen killed in stolen car

The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash early Monday morning near Crockett as a 15-year-old driver from Vallejo.

Bomb-throwing suspect who fled SFPD identified, residents speak out

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly tossing explosives from his car at police during a chase from San Francisco to Martinez, authorities said. 

California lawmakers, mayor seek CHP help for beleaguered Antioch Police Department

Two state lawmakers and the city's mayor are trying to get the California Highway Patrol to help with Antioch's beleaguered police department, where about half the department is caught up in a racist text scandal.

'Will Run': 18-year-old flees CHP, smashes into SUV carrying a family in Santa Rosa

An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man fled a California Highway Patrol stop and smashed into the back of an SUV carrying two adults and a child Saturday afternoon, the CHP announced on Facebook.

CHP investigates shooting on I-80 in San Pablo

Authorities are investigating a freeway shooting that happened on Interstate 80 in San Pablo on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Multi-vehicle crash on I-680 kills at least 1 in Fremont

At least one died in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

1 killed in crash involving several vehicles on I-880 in Hayward

At least one was killed in a crash involving several vehicles on Interstate Highway 880 in Hayward on early Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

Pedestrian fatally struck by multiple cars on Highway 101

A person was killed on Highway 101 in San Mateo Thursday morning after being repeatedly struck by vehicles on the road.

CHP to pay $7M after fatal shooting of Erik Salgado in Oakland

The California Highway Patrol has settled a lawsuit for $7 million after officers shot and killed Erik Salgado and injured his girlfriend, renewing calls for the new Alameda County District Attorney to file criminal charges. 

Former CHP officer sentenced 10 years on child pornography charges

A former California Highway Patrol officer was sentenced to 10 years and one month in prison Tuesday for receipt of child pornography, according to federal officials. 

California Highway Patrol investigating freeway shooting in Oakland

A victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a Wednesday morning freeway shooting in Oakland, officials say. 

Video: CHP air-rescues 3 people in separate incidents over the weekend

The California Highway Patrol’s Golden Gate Division Air Operations were busy over the weekend with three daring rescues in San Francisco’s Lands End and two others in Marin County.

Suspicions arise after Oakland mother's death on Hwy 13, family wants answers

For nearly two months, family members of an Oakland mother have searched for answers after she was hit by two cars and killed while walking on Highway 13 in Oakland. They said it's hard for them to heal without knowing what happened, and have pledged to continue their search efforts. They also suspect foul play, with loved ones saying they can't make sense of the mystery surrounding the death of Shamoni Downs, a mother of two daughters.

CHP officer struck by drunk driver, airlifted to trauma center in 2022 returns to work

California Highway Patrol--Solano Officer Bhangal has returned to work after making an “inspiring recovery" after a traffic incident left him hospitalized over a year ago.