CHP pursuit after Oakland freeway shooting, recovery of AK-47

A police pursuit spanning three Bay Area counties ended in one car crash, multiple arrests and the recovery of an AK-47 firearm, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officer struck by suspected DUI driver

A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence while responding to a separate crash in Contra Costa County Saturday, officials said. 

Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home

Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation. 

Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver

The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.

Car crashes into power pole along Highway 4, all eastbound lanes blocked

All lanes of eastbound Highway 4 in Contra Costa County east of Hercules are blocked after a car crashed into a power pole at Franklin Canyon Road on Tuesday afternoon, officials say. 

3 killed in morning Fremont crash

At least three people are dead after a car crashed into a concrete barrier in Fremont, officials said. 

Road rage pictures lead to arrest in Santa Rosa, Highway Patrol says

A driver who was attacked after a lane change on the freeway was then threatened by the assailant over social media, the California Highway Patrol said.

Arrest warrants filed against protestors who blocked Golden Gate Bridge in April

Protesters against the war in Gaza who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in April are facing false imprisonment and other charges, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said on Saturday.   

CHP K9 detects large cache of meth, worth $250K, during traffic stop

A California Highway Patrol K9 was being credited for helping to uncover 70 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Napa County.

Man rescued from water after jumping from Bay Bridge following rollover crash

A man jumped off the Bay Bridge and into the water after a crash involving an overturned SUV Thursday afternoon, causing a significant traffic delay. 

Some Santa Cruz residents without power after pole catches fire

A power pole caught fire on state Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County on Thursday afternoon, causing the highway to be shut down north of Boulder Creek.   

CHP officer saves kitten off freeway and returns to adopt her

A California Highway Patrol officer who helped rescue a tiny, frightened kitten off a freeway has now adopted that cat as a part of his family.

Garbage truck on fire shuts down part of Interstate 680 in Concord

A "fully loaded" garbage truck caught fire, halting traffic and prompting lane closures on Interstate 680 in Concord on Tuesday.

Brush fire sparks in San Jose near Hwy-101, traffic impacted

A brush fire popped up in San Jose near Highway 101 early Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Retired CHP and law enforcement officers ride to the Arctic Ocean
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A group of retired CHP and law enforcement officers are on a motorcycle trip of a lifetime. They left Sonoma County about a week ago, and are close to reaching Alaska. Their destination? The Arctic Ocean. The men are on a ride to raise money for the CAHP Widows and Orphans? Trust Fund. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat caught up with them during one of their stops in Canada.

Overturned Costco big rig blocks traffic on I-580 in Dublin

A Costco big rig overturned and blocked traffic in the westbound lanes of Interstate 580 in Dublin Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Jewelry store overwhelmed in shocking Bay Area smash & grab robbery

Video of a shocking smash and grab robbery shows the moment a Sunnyvale jewelry store is overwhelmed by suspects armed with tools and hammers. 

Overturned Army truck blocks lanes on eastbound I-580

An overturned Army truck blocked lanes on eastbound I-580 in Castro Valley on Friday afternoon.