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.

CHP vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian in San Mateo

A California Highway Patrol officer fatally struck a pedestrian while driving his patrol vehicle when the person ran out on the freeway in San Mateo, officials said.

CHP officer fatally shoots man after a 'struggle'

The California Highway Patrol fatally shot a man early Sunday after a “struggle” ensued from a failed traffic stop. 

Motorcyclist killed on westbound Highway 4 in Martinez

A person was killed early Sunday morning on westbound State Highway 4 when their motorcycle encountered debris in the roadway and crashed near Martinez.   

Merced man arrested for DUI while riding a horse

A California Highway Patrol officer arrested a man in Merced who was spotted riding a horse while carrying an open-container. 

California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest

A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed. 

5 detained for carjacking of woman with child in Piedmont: Police

A carjacking was reported out of Piedmont Sunday morning involving a woman with a child, police said. Police have since recovered the car and arrested a suspect.

CHP motorcycle officer struck in San Francisco crash

A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer collided Sunday afternoon in San Francisco with a vehicle.

Westbound I-580 snarled as police investigate freeway shooting

Traffic on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland was blocked for about two hours Saturday afternoon as police investigated a freeway shooting, the California Highway Patrol said.

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of 18-year-old in North Bay

An arrest was made in a hit-and-run that left an 18-year-old pedestrian dead in Santa Rosa, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2 dead, 2 hurt in head-on collision on Highway 84 near La Honda

Two people were killed and two were hospitalized Friday after a head-on collision on state Highway 84 near La Honda in southern San Mateo County, the California Highway Patrol said.

CHP arrest driver after 20-mile chase into Lafayette

The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday arrested a driver after a 20-mile chase into Lafayette, which ended in a crash.

24-year-old Vallejo man, 5 others arrested after freeway shooting

Authorities announced the arrest of a 24-year-old Vallejo man in connection with a freeway shooting and five others police say are connected to several robberies and stolen cars.