Driver loses control in fatal solo-vehicle crash on northbound 101 in San Jose
A deadly solo-vehicle crash shut down three lanes of northbound 101 in San Jose on Monday evening. This is just south of Tully Road.
Fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash on Bay Bridge, driver of car sought by CHP
A motorcyclist on the Bay Bridge was ejected from his vehicle into a lane of oncoming traffic when he crashed into a car and was then struck and killed by another vehicle that fled the scene, officials with the California Highway Patrol say.
125 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop in East Bay
Officers with the California Highway Patrol-Contra Costa division seized over 125 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop, officials said Saturday.
Thousands of chopsticks spill onto Hayward highway
A Hayward highway was temporarily shut down due to a sticky situation: thousands of chopsticks spilling from a vehicle's cargo load.
AMBER Alert for 2 toddlers after mother found dead in Central Valley home: Sheriff
An AMBER Alert has been made for two missing girls out of Hanford in California's Central Valley Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol said. Officials said the two girls were allegedly taken by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, and may be headed to Mexico.
CHP set to help Vallejo police with sideshows, reckless driving
The California Highway Patrol is set to help the Vallejo police department with curbing sideshows and reckless driving.
Father and son who drowned near Half Moon Bay identified
The victims who drowned in the ocean in Half Moon Bay over the weekend were identified by officials on Tuesday.
Man shot in head while driving on South Bay highway
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a homicide that occurred on a freeway in the San Jose area Monday night, officials said.
Driver caught impersonating CHP officer: San Rafael police
San Rafael police officers arrested a Richmond man for allegedly impersonating a police officer while they were patrolling the area Wednesday morning.
3 Hollister High students killed in car crash, school district says
Three seniors from Hollister High School were killed, and a former student was critically injured in a car crash, the San Benito High School District said Wednesday, creating a devastating loss for their families and classmates.
CHP investigate 4-car crash in Richmond
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a serious highway crash in Richmond involving four vehicles.
CHP warns public about AMBER Alert scam to 'register children'
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public to beware of fraudsters posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" offering to "register" children.
Teen killed after car crashes into tree in East Bay
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
Pregnant woman killed in New Year's Day crash by speeding driver: CHP
A pregnant woman was named as a fatality in a multi-vehicle crash in Gilroy on New Year's Day, the California Highway Patrol said.
Oakland Zoo takes in malnourished spider monkey seized by CHP
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Bay Area first responders prepare for busy start to 2025
San Francisco firefighters were preparing for a busy night on New Year’s Eve, with the department expecting 100,000 revelers to watch the fireworks along the Embarcadero, attracting onlookers from near and far.
CHP preps for New Year's Eve drivers, free rides on public transportation
New Year celebrations will get underway across the Bay Area on Tuesday and CHP wants to remind people that they have other options instead of driving impaired.
Gov. Newsom advocates loosening police pursuit policies in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on police pursuit policies.
Driver dies after crashing into Caltrans truck at construction site: CHP
A man is dead after crashing into a Caltrans truck Saturday morning in Redwood City, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Bicyclist killed in car collision in San Francisco: CHP
A male bicyclist in San Francisco was killed after being struck by an SUV early Saturday, officials said.