Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Highway 101 commute hours shortened in Marin and Sonoma counties
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
Pedestrian killed in San Jose
Authorities in San Jose are investigating a pedestrian death after a person was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning near Story Road and King Road.
Authorities in San Jose are investigating a pedestrian death after a person was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning near Story Road and King Road.
Family of 17-year-old girl killed in Antioch hit-and-run seeks answers
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
1 killed in crash on San Mateo Bridge
A fatal crash closed a portion of Highway 92 near the San Mateo Bridge on Tuesday afternoon in to the evening.
A fatal crash closed a portion of Highway 92 near the San Mateo Bridge on Tuesday afternoon in to the evening.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
I-880 traffic jam in Oakland lasts for hours after big rig crash
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
Crashes, heavy fog snarl traffic on Vasco Road
Several crashes and thick fog were reported Friday afternoon along a major thoroughfare through the Diablo Range, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Several crashes and thick fog were reported Friday afternoon along a major thoroughfare through the Diablo Range, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP ramps up enforcement for Thanksgiving weekend
The operation begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night.
The operation begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night.
Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland
A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.
A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: NTSB to vote on probable cause, safety recommendations
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
Overturned tanker truck on I-205 closes lanes near Altamont Pass
A big rig overturned Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 205, snarling traffic leading into Livermore, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A big rig overturned Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 205, snarling traffic leading into Livermore, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Bay Area weather: Crashes, slow traffic during rainy morning commute
Early morning traffic Thursday was sluggish and dangerous for some, as drivers gripped their steering wheels trying to avoid crashes, which were prevalent during the rainy commute.
Early morning traffic Thursday was sluggish and dangerous for some, as drivers gripped their steering wheels trying to avoid crashes, which were prevalent during the rainy commute.
West Portal crash: Victims' family says driver concealed additional assets
The crash occurred in March 2024, when the 78-year-old suspect allegedly drove her car into a bus stop where a family of four was sitting.
The crash occurred in March 2024, when the 78-year-old suspect allegedly drove her car into a bus stop where a family of four was sitting.
Stop putting cones in front of your house to 'claim' parking spots, San Bruno police warn
Placing objects in the street is a violation of California Vehicle Code and local ordinances.
Placing objects in the street is a violation of California Vehicle Code and local ordinances.
Tesla crashes into CHP motorcycle officer, ejecting him from bike, causing I-280 backup
The crash, involving a CHP motorcycle officer on Highway 280 in San Mateo County, shut down several lanes Monday afternoon, authorities said.
The crash, involving a CHP motorcycle officer on Highway 280 in San Mateo County, shut down several lanes Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Woman on electric scooter killed in San Jose hit-and-run, driver sought
A woman riding an electric scooter was killed Monday morning in a San Jose hit-and-run, police said.
A woman riding an electric scooter was killed Monday morning in a San Jose hit-and-run, police said.
Catastrophe! San Jose cat shelter closed after 2-car collision damages sanctuary
Nearly a dozen South Bay cats are resting comfortably in various adoptive homes after a near catastrophe. This, after a two-car collision sent one vehicle into an exterior wall of a pet sanctuary.
Nearly a dozen South Bay cats are resting comfortably in various adoptive homes after a near catastrophe. This, after a two-car collision sent one vehicle into an exterior wall of a pet sanctuary.