What did the surge of CHP help for five days do in Oakland? The results are in
California Highway Patrol officers helped with calls in Oakland and surrounding areas, resulting in dozens of arrests and the recovery of stolen vehicles.
Among those arrested, one was a suspect in a smash-and-grab at an Emeryville Apple store caught on video. [ more ]
Newsom's CHP Operation To Stamp Out Fentanyl Trade In Tenderloin Starts Underwhelmingly
There was reportedly not much California Highway Patrol presence on Day One of Gavin Newsom's highly touted Tenderloin fentanyl crackdown, and it turns out the National Guard presence will only be criminal case analysts who will likely never be visible to the public.It's definitely ironic that Day One of Governor Gavin Newsom's calling in the CHP and California National Guard to battle the Tenderloin's fentanyl crisis occurred during a community promotion called I Love Tenderloin Week.
May was worst month for fentanyl deaths in San Francisco since 2020 despite crackdown
(Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times)
Despite a state crackdown to seize fentanyl and arrest its traffickers and dealers in San Francisco, more of the city's residents fatally overdosed on the synthetic opioid in May than in any month since at least 2020, according to city and county data.The California Highway Patrol has seized more than eight pounds of fentanyl in the city's Tenderloin district and its surrounding areas since May, following the governor's announcement of a task force with state and local authorities targeting traffickers and dealers.
Ojai woman rescued from ocean after driving vehicle off PCH in Ventura County
An Ojai woman was rescued from the Pacific Ocean on Friday afternoon after she apparently drove her vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County, authorities said.Dramatic footage posted by the Ventura County Aviation Unit shows the woman on a gurney being hoisted to a helicopter after rescuers pulled her from the water.
Riverside Sheriff's deputy strikes, kills pedestrian in early morning crash
A woman was struck and killed by a Riverside County sheriff's deputy driving a patrol vehicle, according to authorities.The crash occurred around 3:54 a.m.Thursday in the area of Cactus Avenue and Heacock Street in Moreno Valley.Sheriff's spokeswoman Sgt.Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez said the woman was walking in the roadway when she was hit.
Release of new 'Fast and Furious' movie prompts police to warn about the dangers of street racing
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A car barreling through the air in a high-speed action movie does not follow the same laws of physics in the real world, and law enforcement officials hope to drive home that point in a new anti-street racing campaign unveiled this week.The California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies launched the campaign by staging a baby blue Lamborghini crashed into a light pole on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
Opinion: High-speed, high-adrenaline car chases are an L.A. staple. But are they worth the risks?
On Jan. 31 at about 7:30 p.m., police received a call about a stolen Toyota truck.They quickly located it, but as they approached, the driver gunned the engine and fled, and a pursuit began through the San Fernando Valley.The Los Angeles Police Department officers chased the pickup at speeds of up to 79 mph.
Man Who Crashed Into Teens After Doorbell Prank Is Found Guilty of Murder
A California man who crashed into a car of six teenagers after they played a doorbell ditch prank at his home in 2020 was convicted of murder on Friday.The man, Anurag Chandra, was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder in the crash on Temescal Canyon Road in Riverside County, Calif., after a jury deliberated for less than three hours.
Column: Who's more dangerous behind the wheel - drivers 70 and older, or 30 and younger?
(Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
When you're 40, 70 seems old.When you get there, not so much, and I'm closing in fast.So when a reader complained that since Jan. 1, California drivers 70 and older have had to take a written test and an eye exam at a Department of Motor Vehicles office to get their licenses renewed, it got my attention.
Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, trigger avalanche
After another winter storm pummeled Northern California this week with relentless rain and snow, blizzard conditions shuttered most major highways and roads in the Greater Lake Tahoe region and sent an avalanche crashing into an apartment building.A blizzard warning was issued for Monday through Wednesday morning for portions of the Sierra Nevada, including Interstate 80 and Highway 50, the two major east-west highways that connect Northern California and Nevada.
Tracking the deaths from California's winter storms
A series of winter storms battering California has proved dangerous and deadly, causing at least 19 storm-related deaths across the state.Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the storms had claimed "more lives than wildfires in the past two years combined," and noted that the number of deaths "tragically is likely to grow."
Home " *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, In Person, Kids & Families, Memorial Day Weekend, Outdoors, Sports & Wellness Come to our San Francisco Bike Rodeo!The Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA are excited to partner with the California Highway Patrol, San Francisco Fire Department and many more agencies for this event.
3 O.C. family members killed, 4 seriously injured in crash on 10 Freeway near Palm Springs
Three members of an Orange County family were killed, including two young girls, and four others were seriously injured in a crash Sunday morning on the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs, according to the California Highway Patrol.Nine family members from Anaheim were traveling in a Chevrolet Suburban on the eastbound 10 Freeway, where the SUV collided with a Tesla Model 3 and crashed into the center divider, the CHP said in a news release.
Man found guilty of murdering teens who 'ding-dong-ditched' his house
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A Corona man was convicted of murder on Friday for the deaths of three teenage boys who played a doorbell ditch prank at his home in 2020.Anurag Chandra was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder after authorities said he intentionally rammed into a 2002 Toyota Prius filled with teenagers and forced it off the road.
Girl killed by wrong-way driver in hit-and-run crash on 60 Freeway near City of Industry
An 11-year-old girl was killed early Wednesday in a wrong-way crash involving a hit-and-run driver on the 60 Freeway near the City of Industry, according to authorities.Angelique Zarate died in the crash, the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner's office said.She was a passenger in a Toyota Camry, and the driver of the Camry suffered major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Carjacker Dies After Stealing Cop Car, Jumping Out In the Middle of High-Speed Chase
An intense police pursuit in California ended in death when a man who stole a cop cruiser bailed out of the vehicle while it was still moving at 46 miles per hour.It all began on Tuesday when California Highway Patrol was called to a freeway after being alerted about a reckless driver who crashed into another car.
Important tips for driving in wet weather: Roadshow
Q: I was trained years ago that if I skidded, I should turn into the skid.Skidding happened to me driving downhill on a major boulevard in San Francisco/Daly City.It is disorienting, as well as frightening.A: This El Nino season provides a good opportunity to review best practices for driving in the rain.
Overturned big rig creates 'major delays' on Bay Bridge amid storm
California Highway Patrol A big rig overturned on eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, creating "major delays" for commuters trying to exit San Francisco during rush hour.The California Highway Patrol said in tweets just after 4:30 p.m. that four eastbound lanes are closed due to the rollover that happened just ahead of the Treasure Island exits.
SAN FRANCISCO Four eastbound lanes of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were blocked Tuesday after a big-rig overturned, the California Highway Patrol reported.The big-rig overturned just east of the 1st Street on-ramp, the CHP said in a social media post just after 4:30 p.m..The CHP asked all trucks to exit at 4th Street.
Fallen tree on SF Bay Bridge leaves traffic at standstill
CHP San Francisco Those heading to San Francisco from the East Bay Tuesday evening can expect severe delays after high winds downed a tree near the Yerba Buena Tunnel, reports California Highway Patrol.The tree fell around 3:15 p.m. and blocked three westbound lanes on the right side of the roadway, leaving traffic at a standstill.
Six collisions lead to domino effect' 19-car Highway 101 pileup in San Francisco, CHP says
A pileup involving 19 vehicles on Highway 101 in San Francisco led to harsh traffic jams for Wednesday morning commuters, according to California Highway Patrol.The incident was reported at 6:49 a.m. on southbound Highway 101 just after the Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp, CHP San Francisco Public Information Officer Mark Andrews confirmed to Bay Area News Group Wednesday morning.
San Bernardino County declares state of emergency as snow traps residents, visitors
In the wake of an immense storm and with more snow on the way, San Bernardino County officials declared a local emergency Monday to secure state and federal assistance clearing highways and neighborhood streets.So much snow has hit Lake Arrowhead in the last several days that resident Lisa Griggs couldn't recognize the highway outside her door when she walked to get groceries.
'It's really bad up here.' Stranded residents in San Bernardino Mountains brace for more snow
Stranded residents of Lake Arrowhead and surrounding communities in the San Bernardino Mountains that were inundated with snow this weekend were hoping on Tuesday that authorities could clear blocked roads and escort residents up and down the mountains before another storm was set to strike late in the day.
Video shows dump truck allegedly driven by angry husband crashing into wife's home
Video posted on social media showed a man crashing a dump truck into his estranged wife's home in South Los Angeles on Sunday, smashing into her parked car and other vehicles, then driving away before deputies arrived, authorities said.Patricia Dunn told KABC-TV Channel 7 the driver of the truck was her husband, Ronald Dunn, who is seen in a TikTok video crashing through a metal fence before slamming into the wall of her bedroom.
'Did the brakes fail?': Prosecutors checking car for mechanical problems in Tesla crash off Highway 1
Prosecutors who are investigating whether the driver of a Tesla intentionally crashed the car three weeks ago off the side of Highway 1, nearly killing his family members, are now also exploring whether mechanical problems could have caused the incident, the San Mateo County district attorney told The Times.
Driver on life support after being shot on 101 Freeway in Tarzana; suspect still at large
A 26-year-old woman is on life support after she was shot in the head while driving on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley last weekend, authorities said.The woman, identified by family as Ronni Newt, was driving along the northbound 101 Freeway in Tarzana when several shots were fired at her vehicle between 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 17, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Couple in Car Survive 300-Foot Fall Into a California Canyon
Cloe Fields and her boyfriend, Christian Zelada, were driving on a two-lane highway at the edge of a steep canyon in Southern California on Tuesday when, they said, a woman in a white Mercedes pulled up behind them and started honking.Mr. Zelada said he had pulled over to let the woman pass.Suddenly, the couple said, their Hyundai Elantra hit some gravel, lost traction, spun 180 degrees and plunged over the edge.
Newsom called the deployment of California Highway Patrol across cities 'unprecedented'
Governor Newsom praised the California Highway Patrol for their work combatting organized retail theft and fentanyl trafficking, amid increased political pressure and rising crime concerns. [ more ]
The CHP was sent into this California city to crack down on crime. Here is what happened
Authorities in Bakersfield collaborated with the California Highway Patrol to combat crime by making numerous arrests, recovering stolen vehicles, and seizing firearms. [ more ]
10,000 bees ground a CHP helicopter. A beekeeper comes to the rescue
The California Highway Patrol pilot discovered a swarm of bees on their helicopter, requiring removal for safety and operational reasons.
A local honeybee removal expert was called to gently remove almost 10,000 bees and relocate them, ensuring safety for the helicopter team and the bees. [ more ]
Fire recruit killed on freeway had been in collision before exiting vehicle, CHP says
A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit, Jacob Fuerte, was fatally struck on the 101 Freeway while en route to training, causing multiple injuries and investigations. [ more ]
Projectiles thrown at Pro-Palestinian protesters near Tesla factory in Fremont as protests continue
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt traffic near Tesla factory in Fremont, participating in a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Gaza. [ more ]
Newsom's plan to send CHP officers to tackle Oakland's crime crisis how would it work?
California Highway Patrol officers were sent to Oakland to help fight crime, but there are many unanswered questions about how they will integrate with local law enforcement.
The CHP officers will focus on auto theft, cargo theft, retail crime, and proactive traffic enforcement, but it is unclear how their efforts will work alongside the Oakland Police Department. [ more ]
Gov. Gavin Newsom sending DOJ, National Guard attorneys to Alameda County to beef up prosecutions
California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to send state attorneys to Alameda County to boost the prosecution of serious and complex crimes.
The move is aimed at prosecuting violent crimes, drug-related crimes, and property crimes, and targeting major criminal networks in Oakland and the East Bay. [ more ]
Driver waits two days for rescue after 400-foot plunge to beach, California cops say
A missing driver in Big Sur was rescued after being spotted by a California Highway Patrol airplane waving a makeshift flag near the wreck on a remote beach.
The driver had swerved to avoid a deer, causing the vehicle to roll 400 feet down a steep slope, leaving him stranded until he was rescued two days later. [ more ]
Woman marooned on top of pickup truck for 15 hours in East Bay creek
A woman was rescued after spending almost 15 hours trapped on the roof of her submerged pickup truck in a creek in Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore.
Authorities were alerted by a camper and a California Highway Patrol helicopter was able to hoist the woman to safety.
The woman was trying to drive across the creek and became trapped after underestimating the depth of the water. [ more ]
'Compassion Is Killing People': London Breed Pushes for More Arrests to Tackle SF's Drug Crisis | KQED
Although Breed did not specifically comment on a new emergency order, she highlighted the San Francisco Police Department's new partnership with the California Highway Patrol and CalGuard - announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom at the end of April -targeting drug trafficking and drug dealing in the city."We can't force the state and the feds to come to the table, but finally they are coming to the table in a way that's not necessarily traditional," Breed said.
Fatal crash closes southbound lanes of 405 Freeway through Sepulveda Pass
All southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were shut down early Monday after a crash killed one person near the Sunset Boulevard exit, authorities said.All traffic was being diverted off the freeway at both Skirball Center Drive and Getty Center Drive, said Officer Michael Nasir with the California Highway Patrol.
'White pride' banner displayed for second time over 101 Freeway in San Luis Obispo County
A group of masked men displayed an "Embrace white pride" banner over the 101 Freeway in San Luis Obispo County for the second time in recent weeks, drawing counter-protesters and police to the scene.The four unidentified men argued with activists Saturday at the Vineyard Drive Overpass in Templeton that looks over the 101 Freeway.
Riverside County deputy killed in crash, department's third on-duty death in five months
A 26-year-old Riverside County sheriff's deputy has died after he was critically injured in a car crash last week while on duty, authorities said.Deputy Brett Harris was responding to a call for backup at 2:16 a.m.Friday when he collided with a Nissan Maxima sedan and hit a light pole in San Jacinto.
Riverside County sheriff's deputy in critical condition after crash in San Jacinto
A Riverside County sheriff's deputy is in critical condition Friday after getting into a traffic collision in San Jacinto, agency officials said.The deputy, assigned to the department's Hemet station, was en route to a call for service as backup for another deputy, when they collided with a vehicle at Esplanade Avenue and State Street at about 2:16 a.m.
Crews search for missing backpacker in Joshua Tree National Park
Authorities are searching for a 25-year-old hiker who was reported missing Friday after backpacking alone through Joshua Tree National Park.Trammell Evans was supposed to be picked up at 11 a.m.Friday at Black Rock Campground in the northwest corner of the park after a five-night backpacking trip.When he did not show up, he was reported missing that afternoon, according to the National Park Service.
Fiery wrong-way crash kills driver, closing most of southbound 101 in East Hollywood
A driver traveling the wrong way on the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood was killed Monday morning when the vehicle crashed into two other cars and went up in flames, shutting down much of the freeway during rush hour, according to the California Highway Patrol.A red Toyota Prius was reported traveling north in the southbound lanes of the 101 about 4 a.m., CHP Officer Roberto Gomez said.
California legislator proposes 'Ebony Alert' bill to report missing Black children, young women
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
A California legislator proposed a bill to establish an "Ebony Alert" system that would inform people of missing Black children and young women - similar to the Amber Alert.State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) introduced Senate Bill 673 last week, citing the overrepresentation and underreporting of missing Black children and young women in California.
7 CCP officers and a nurse are charged in a 2020 traffic stop death
Law The eight were charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Edward Bronstein, who had been pulled over by California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe shooting leaves 1 person dead
A 32-year-old man has died following a shooting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, located in Stateline, Nevada, on Saturday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were dispatched to the hotel at 8:08 a.m.local time following reports of an active shooter and the first deputy arrived three minutes later, according to the sheriff's office.
Potholes again shut down 71 Freeway in Pomona after more cars are damaged during storm
For the second time in a week, the 71 Freeway in Pomona was shut down after large potholes opened by recent rain damaged multiple vehicles.The freeway was closed in both directions overnight Tuesday near the Holt Avenue exit, according to the California Highway Patrol.It was the same location on the freeway where about 30 vehicles had flat tires and damaged rims after encounters with potholes last week.
Four killed in wrong-way crash on 71 Freeway in Chino Hills
Four people were killed early Sunday morning in a wrong-way collision involving several vehicles on the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills, authorities said.The crash occurred about 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Central Avenue, after several motorists called 911 to report a car traveling the wrong way in those lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Sinkhole debris causes closure of southbound lanes on the 5 Freeway in Glendale
The southbound 5 Freeway in Glendale was shut down Saturday evening after debris fell from an overpass onto the roadway.An apparent sinkhole that had opened near the overpass caused pieces of concrete to fall onto the highway near Western Avenue, said Sgt. Victor Jackson, a spokesman for the Glendale Police Department.
Potholes worsened by storms damage dozens of cars, shut lanes of 71 Freeway in Pomona
Large potholes - worsened by a series of historic storms - damaged about 30 vehicles on the northbound lanes of the 71 Freeway in Pomona early Wednesday morning, officials said, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the freeway for hours until repairs could be made.At one point, there were so many vehicles with flat tires and damaged wheel rims near the Holt Avenue exit that some drivers couldn't find space on the shoulder to pull over, said CHP Officer Joseph Davila.
Communities along Central Coast to southern Sierra hit hardest by latest storm
After atmospheric river storms pummeled large swaths of California, triggering massive flooding and prompting widespread evacuation orders from the Central Coast to the southern Sierra, forecasters warned Saturday "we're not through this just yet."Flash flood warnings remain in effect for parts of Santa Cruz, Monterey, Tulare and Sonoma counties, according to the National Weather Service.
Driver arrested after crashing into several cars in Mission Viejo parking lot
Several vehicles in a Mission Viejo parking lot were damaged when a driver believed to be under the influence of drugs repeatedly crashed into the vehicles and narrowly missed people who tried to intervene, according to authorities.The driver of a dark Nissan Rogue, identified later as 33-year-old Aria Martin, repeatedly hit the vehicles on Thursday in a parking lot in the 24000 block of Chrisanta Drive before 1:30 p.m. according to Sgt.
Fatal crashes close lanes of 5 and 210 freeways, snarling traffic in San Fernando Valley
Morning rush hour traffic in the east San Fernando Valley was snarled by two fatal incidents early Friday that closed freeway lanes.All southbound lanes on the 5 Freeway were shut down after two people were killed in a crash involving a big rig.The collision was reported around 5:05 a.m. in Sun Valley, Officer Moises Marroquin with the California Highway Patrol said.
Here are the SoCal roads and freeways closed due to winter storm
As a winter storm continued to lash California on Friday, several major freeways and roads were closed by the weather, including portions of Interstate 5.The weather system, which is expected to continue through Saturday, has created dangerous driving conditions for residents in mountainous regions.
Tales of frustration and fear as crews slowly clear snow in San Bernardino Mountains
As crews hustled to clear snow-covered roads in the San Bernardino Mountains, many residents remained stranded Monday, frustrated at being cut off for more than 10 days and running low on food and medicine.The major highways to the mountains were reopened Monday afternoon to residents with proof of residency, the California Highway Patrol announced.
David Crosby, who has died aged 81, was a premier-league rock'n'roll star twice.In the mid-1960s he was a founder member of the Byrds, the Los Angeles band often credited with inventing the genre folk-rock.This was defined by their shimmering recording of Bob Dylan's Mr Tambourine Man, its distinctive harmonies and chiming 12-string guitar carrying it to the top of the charts in Britain and the US in 1965.
Four men arrested in East Bay auto-theft ring; police say group also linked to 2022 shooting
SAN PABLO Four of five men suspected of being involved in a stolen-vehicle ring and of shooting a person last year have been arrested following a nearly two-month investigation, police said.The four suspects were arrested Thursday when authorities served warrants at locations in Newark and Union City, according to a statement from San Pablo police spokesman Capt.
California storm death toll reaches 16 as more rain, winds hit state
The latest in a series of intense winter storms will continue to lash Northern California on Tuesday, bringing periods of thunderstorms, heavy rain, wind and hail to the already waterlogged region as the death toll from the extreme weather climbs.As of early Tuesday, the back-to-back storms across the state had killed at least 16 people.
Driver of Tesla that plunged off Northern California cliff arrested; CHP calls crash intentional
The driver of a Tesla that plunged off a cliff on Highway 1 in Northern California, leaving the two adults and two children inside seriously injured but alive in what authorities called a miracle, has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally causing the crash.Dharmesh Arvind Patel, 41, of Pasadena is suspected of attempted murder and child endangerment, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has made it clear that robot umps are coming and that the calling of balls and strikes will be taken out of the hands of the umpires soon.This is welcome news for a lot of fans, especially because technology allows us to see on TV every time an umpire misses a call, and it can be infuriating to watch an umpire cost your favorite team a game.
Father Deliberately Drove Car Off Cliff, Authorities Say After Dramatic Rescue
The rescue was described as almost miraculous.A family of four whose car had careened off a treacherous cliff-top road in Northern California, plummeted more than 250 feet and trapped them on Monday managed to survive and avoid life-threatening injuries.But now, the authorities say their car's dramatic drop wasn't an accident, but an intentional act, and that the father could face charges.
L.A. Metro will offer free rides on bus and rail lines on New Year's Eve
Hoping to increase safety and reduce traffic congestion, L.A. Metro will help locals ring in 2023 by again offering free rides on bus and rail lines on New Year's Eve.Starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, Metro buses and trains will not collect fares.The free rides will continue until 2 a.m.Jan. 1.The free rides have been an annual service offered by L.A. Metro to help reduce traffic during the busy holiday and "help everyone travel safely during the holidays."
One dead, one critically injured after car plunges 330 feet off Ventura County cliff
A family member reportedly was the first to find a car that had plunged 330 feet off the road on Sunday night, after receiving a phone call from one of the victims.After their car drove off a cliff in Ventura County, one of the vehicle's two occupants reportedly called family members to tell them about the accident.
Three Suspects Arrested In 2021 Freeway Shooting of Two-Year-Old Jasper Wu
Four alleged San Francisco gang members have been identified as the suspects in last year's I-880 shooting of toddler Jasper Wu.Three were arrested today, the fourth was already shot and killed in a separate drive-by shooting last month.In a rash of three Oakland highway shootings in three months in late 2021 and early 2022, the most heartbreaking of these may have been the seemingly random shooting of 23-month-old Jasper Wu.
1 dead, 11 injured after bus rolls over on I-15 south of Baker
A bus rollover killed one person and injured 11 others late Tuesday on Interstate 15 south of Baker, Calif., the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said.The incident was reported at 11:35 p.m. at mile marker 126, about 15 miles south of Baker, a Mojave Desert city about halfway between Victorville and Las Vegas.
'Cybersecurity incident' targets state Finance Department; no funds compromised, officials say
A cyberthreat targeting the California Department of Finance prompted the response of multiple agencies, state officials said Monday."The California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) is actively responding to a cybersecurity incident involving the California Department of Finance," the Governor's Office of Emergency Services said in a statement.