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ConsumerWatch: Smaller Limousines Subject To Little Safety Oversight
Saturday’s deadly limousine fire on the San Mateo Bridge raised questions about who routinely checks such vehicles for safety concerns. As ConsumerWatch discovered, the answer is nobody.
Quan Says CHP To Expand Patrols In Oakland
Two days after Oakland’s contract with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office ended, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan announced Monday that the California Highway Patrol has agreed to extend and expand its patrols in her city.
Police Chase With Stolen Car Ends With Crash Into San Francisco Hydrant
A stolen vehicle that was pursued by the California Highway Patrol from Modesto ended in a crash in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood Thursday morning, according to San Francisco police.
California Authorities Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers This Month
The California Highway Patrol and law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Monday are kicking off a month-long crackdown on drivers who text or talk on the phone while behind the wheel.
Choking Big-Rig Driver Causes Deadly Pileup On I-80 Near Davis
Two people were killed Thursday morning when a big-rig driver choked on food and lost consciousness, striking three vehicles on Interstate 80 in Davis.
CHP Set To Crack Down On Distracted Driving In April
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The CHP along with the NHTSA are hoping to educated drivers on the dangers of texting or talking on the phone behind the wheel.
Investigation Fails To Uncover Motive For Fatal I-680 Shooting Of CHP Officer
Authorities say they will never know what drove a man to fatally shoot a California Highway Patrol officer during a freeway traffic stop.
CHP Assistant Chief Charged With Helping Rapist Son Escape To Mexico
A California Highway Patrol assistant chief has been charged with felony accessory and conspiracy in connection with helping his son—a convicted rapist—flee the country to Mexico.
CHP Cracks Down On Unsafe Motorcyclists, Bicyclists In Marin County
The California Highway Patrol says it has seen a surge in the number of complaints about unsafe motorcycle riders and bicyclists in Marin County, prompting the agency to respond with a new crackdown effort.
Oakland Extends Agreement With CHP To Deploy Extra Officers
The Oakland City Council approved spending $162,000 for two more months of the extra patrols.
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