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.
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.
California cracking down on 100+ mph speeders - here's how
The DMV can now suspend or revoke licenses through an administrative process regardless of a court conviction.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
VIDEO: CHP officers rescue unconscious man from burning car
Two CHP officers were recognized for their heroic work after rescuing an unconscious man from a burning car.
Kamala Harris getting 24/7 security from elite LAPD Met. Division after Trump revoked Secret Service
Following Trump's decision to end her extended Secret Service protection, Kamala Harris is receiving security from an unmarked LAPD vehicle.
CHP to protect Kamala Harris: report
This comes after President Donald Trump revoked the former VP's Secret Service protection.
Newsom to deploy CHP to fight crime in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying CHP officers to parts of Central Valley, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco.
Newsom vows to crackdown on crime by deploying new CHP teams across the state
Gov. Gavin Newsom is rolling out the next phase of his crime-fighting plan — deploying new CHP crime suppression teams across the state.
CHP launches statewide crackdown on reckless driving for Fourth of July weekend
The 4th of July holiday enforcement begins at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.
2 hospitalized after CHP patrol car slams into tree
Two people, including a CHP officer, were hospitalized following a solo-vehicle crash in Culver City.
California Highway Patrol officer dies after suffering medical emergency before head-on crash
CHP Officer Miguel Cano died after a patrol vehicle crashed head on into a tree in Culver City overnight.
Fireworks go off, bonfire set in front of cops
Protesters and agitators set off fireworks and lit a small fire in the intersection in front of the skirmish line in downtown Los Angeles.
Karen Bass slams Trump over National Guard in LA
Mayor Karen Bass blamed President Donald Trump for the chaos in Los Angeles after the Trump administration sent that National Guard to her city.
CHP unveils new fleet of patrol vehicles designed to blend in with traffic
Instead of seeing the typical black and white patrol cars, drivers in the Golden State will soon see sleek new silver and gray SUVs.
CHP unveils new patrol cruisers designed to blend in with traffic
California drivers may hear – but not see – the new California Highway Patrol cruisers coming to several Bay Area cities this week.
UCLA students sue CHP, LAPD over alleged violence at campus pro-Palestine protests
A lawsuit has been filed by UCLA students and community members against law enforcement agencies over alleged violence during a pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA last spring.
Body recovered from Russian River determined to be missing 74-year-old man
The body of a missing 74-year-old was man recovered Saturday afternoon in the Russian River, the California Highway Patrol said in an update.
Suspect charged with child endangerment for bringing baby to San Leandro sideshow
A person was arrested and has been charged with child endangerment after they allegedly brought an infant to a sideshow in San Leandro, authorities shared Friday.
Police in riot gear moving towards protesters
Police officers in tactical gear are moving towards demonstrators protesting against ICE raids ordered by the Trump Administration.