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.

8-year-old caught in crossfire of I-580 shootout in grave condition: CHP

California Highway Patrol is investigating a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland Friday that injured an innocent 8-year-old boy, leaving him in grave condition.

Freeway shooting in San Francisco leaves 1 person injured; road rage suspected

A woman was hit by a bullet Friday afternoon when an apparent road rage incident erupted into a freeway shooting on US-101 near the I-280 interchange in San Francisco, according to California Highway Patrol. 

Salinas man dies in solo-car crash south of Gilroy

A 21-year-old Salinas man died late Saturday night in a solo-car crash on U.S. Highway 101 south of Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday.

Tearful final sign-off given in Oakland for retiring CHP veteran

It was an emotional send-off for Oakland Highway Patrol Officer Bradley Mathes who gave his final radio sign-off to tears, words of deep appreciation and cheers in front of his family, friends, and colleagues.

1 dead, 1 hurt in rollover crash on U.S. 101 near Windsor

An automobile driver and her passenger were thrown from a vehicle that lost control and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 northwest of Windsor on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said.

Big rig overturns, catches fire on I-580 in Livermore

California Highway Patrol said a big rig overturned and caught fire early Saturday morning in Livermore. The accident caused a traffic nightmare for drivers heading out of the Bay Area.

68 people killed in California crashes over Fourth of July weekend: CHP

68 people died in crashes on California roads statewide over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the CHP. Additionally, 1,224 DUI arrests were made, and more than 9,700 speed citations issued.