1 arrested, 261 citations issued during CHP enforcement operation on Bakersfield highways
One person was arrested for DUI. One occupied stolen vehicle was recovered, and four unoccupied stolen vehicles were ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom extends CHP presence in Oakland, says city must change pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced at an Oakland press conference Friday he's extending the state's law enforcement partnership with the city beyond its initial end-of-the-year deadline, but warned the ...
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‘It’s a felony?’ Shoplifting suspects discuss new California law in back of patrol car
A Southern California police department reminded the public that Proposition 36 went into effect last week by releasing a ...
Newsom keeps California Highway Patrol in Oakland as city remains mired in governing crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce that he will extend the California Highway Patrol deployment in Oakland as the city ...
Crime crackdown: Gov. Newsom pushes for change in Oakland police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday the state will continue to support Oakland and the East Bay in an ongoing crime crackdown, ...
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Stein and Cooper sue NC Republicans over changes to State Highway Patrol in powers bill
Incoming Gov. Josh Stein sued Republican legislative leaders on Thursday over a new law that strips him and other newly elected Democrats of longstanding powers. Stein, who filed the lawsuit in ...
SFGate15d
Key highway between California and Oregon reopens after landslide
as the highway's status remains unpredictable. Crews are actively clearing debris and keeping a close watch on the area. A critical link between Northern California and Southern Oregon is shut ...
Sacramento Bee16d
Snow prompts chain controls on Sierra roads. Here’s what conditions to expect on I-80, Hwy. 50
Caltrans issued chain controls for I-80, as well as Highway 50, amid a quick-moving snow storm blanketing the Sierra. Caltrans District 3 Winter weather has arrived in Northern California as a ...
Palo Alto Weekly16d
Confused by the new lane signage on U.S. Highway 101? Here’s what you need to know
Yes. If a California Highway Patrol officer sees you driving solo in an express lane but your FasTrak tag is set for two or more people, you will be pulled over and cited for the carpool violation ...
Times of San Diego16d
California Invests $830 Million to Improve Highway Safety, Bridges, Pedestrian Access
A Caltrans logo on a vehicle. Photo via @2UrbanGirls X The California Transportation Commission allocated $830 million at its December meeting to fund a broad range of investments to improve ...
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Driver crashes after fleeing border patrol agents in Southern California; fentanyl seized
Border Patrol agents seized nearly five pounds of ... After a short pursuit, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed near the highway’s exit at East Willows Road near Alpine.
Woodland Daily Democrat16d
California Highway patrol welcomes 160 new cadets
The California Highway Patrol welcomed 160 new cadets to the Academy as they began training to become officers. Known as “pick-up day,” it is the cadets’ first encounter with the CHP Academy ...