Man found dead in vehicle on I-580 in Oakland

A man in his 30s was found dead in his vehicle Saturday morning on an Oakland freeway, a spokesperson for California Highway Patrol said.     

San Francisco mother, daughter who lost family members in 2008 mistaken-identity murders, killed in crash

Two San Francisco women, who suffered the unimaginable loss of family members in a mistaken-identity triple murder in 2008, were among those killed in a head-on crash in Calaveras County.

Freeway shooting in San Leandro leaves 1 hospitalized: CHP

The California Highway Patrol confirmed a freeway shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in San Leandro.

Community bike ride in honor of East Bay man killed by law enforcement

Family and friends of Juan Diego Bernal Yuriar, a man killed by police, held a bike ride to "demand justice for the tragic police killing" Saturday in the East Bay.

1 found dead on U.S. 101 in San Jose

One person was found dead Friday night on U.S. Route 101 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP will deploy officers in Oakland to help fight crime; critics say data shows it hasn't worked

The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday announced it will deploy officers in Oakland to help fight crime, partnering with Oakland police to combat an increase in criminal activity – though some community activists say in the past, this move hasn't worked. 

2 young adults dead in crash on Hwy 280 in Los Altos Hills

A young man and a young woman were killed early Saturday morning due to a crash on southbound Interstate Highway 280 in Los Altos Hills, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Oakland CHP: 1 injured in early morning freeway shooting

The California Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning freeway shooting in Oakland Saturday that left one injured.

Person found dead from crash on Bear Creek Road in Santa Cruz County

A person was found dead Friday morning from a crash on Bear Creek Road, a windy road east of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Shots fired between cars on Highway 24, causing collision: CHP

There was a shooting between two cars on Highway 24 in Lafayette Wednesday morning that caused a collision with another vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. 

CHP investigating fires along Altamont Pass as arsons

Cal Fire put out a series of fires in the Altamont Pass early Saturday. California Highway Patrol is now investigating those fires as possible arsons. 

CHP says pedestrian vs. vehicle collision on I-80 involved Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department

California Highway Patrol in Oakland confirms the backup on Interstate 80 at Powell Street Wednesday evening was because of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision that involved Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department. 

Vallejo Amber Alert canceled as children are found safely

An Amber Alert for three boys, who were allegedly abducted by their father in Vallejo, has been canceled.

Children injured and killed in Bay Area freeway shootings

Bay Area freeway shootings have increased over the last couple of years, resulting in multiple kids getting injured or killed as they ride in cars.

Alleged drunk driver arrested for fatal crash in Contra Costa County

An alleged drunk driver was arrested for a fatal crash on Byron Highway in Contra Costa County that killed a passenger, announced the California Highway Patrol on Sunday morning.

California Highway Patrol helps deliver baby girl on rural road

A special delivery arrived on a rural California road last Saturday. A baby girl was born on rural SR-119 outside of Bakersfield.