Snowfall upon Lake Tahoe, preparations for winter storm underway
Drivers headed to Lake Tahoe this weekend should be prepared for the first winter storm of the season.
Newsom launches CHP surge operation to combat crime in San Bernardino
Recent data shows that San Bernardino’s violent crime rate is nearly double the statewide average, and its homicide rate is over three times the statewide average.
1 dead, 6 injured in North Bay car crash
At least one person has died, and six others were injured after two cars collided with each other on a Santa Rosa highway Saturday afternoon.
Santa Rosa Mazda driver intentionally causes multiple crashes, kills 1: CHP
A Santa Rosa driver is accused of causing multiple accidents Saturday afternoon, including one that killed a woman, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP cracking down against DUI, speeding for Labor Day weekend
As Labor Day weekend kicks off, law enforcement are keeping their eyes on speeding drivers.
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.
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.
CHP officer critically injured after being hit by Tesla on 5 Freeway
A California Highway Patrol officer was critically injured after he was struck by a Tesla while assisting with a disabled vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar.
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.
Cerritos mall shooting: Suspect dies at hospital after parking lot shooting
The California Highway Patrol said three suspects were running from officers after an operation at the mall. Mauricio Sandoval was fatally shot at the scene.
California spent $267 million to combat retail crime; Newsom claims it's working
According to Newsom's office, in the first 11 months of 2023, CHP increased their operations against organized retail crime by over 310%, made more than 1,000 arrests, and recovered 187,515 stolen items.
Man killed in multi-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway in Van Nuys
Anthony Gomez was killed after officials said he lost control on the 405 Freeway, hit the center divider and spun around before his car was hit.
CHP officers shoot at suspect who allegedly tried to ram patrol car in Compton
The search continues for multiple suspects involved in a shooting with a CHP officer in Compton Tuesday.
65 arrested in Compton area street takeover crackdown
65 arrests were made, 72 citations issued, and 40 vehicles impounded, CHP said.
Motorhome pursuit ends in rollover crash on 405 Freeway in Carson
Traffic was snarled on the 405 Freeway in Carson following the brief and bizarre pursuit of a motorhome.
2 killed in separate San Fernando Valley crashes on 210 Freeway
Two separate fatalities were under investigation on the 210 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley.
Driver pulled over for using mannequin in California carpool lane
A driver was pulled over by CHP after trying to disguise a mannequin in the backseat to use the carpool lane.
57 Freeway shootings in Diamond Bar leave 1 dead, 1 injured
An investigation was underway after two separate vehicles were shot at on the 57 Freeway in Diamond Bar.
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.
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.