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Authorities thwarted a planned bike-led takeover of the Bay Bridge after a large group rode toward the bridge; CHP detained 85 riders and seized 85 bikes for riding on the freeway and released them after citations, with police having monitored the group as they entered via the Harrison Street off-ramp. Officials warned that riding the wrong way on the freeway is dangerous for cyclists and motorists.
A former California Highway Patrol officer, Angelo Rodriguez, 24, has been charged with murder for a chain-reaction crash on the southbound 605 Freeway near Norwalk that killed four after he allegedly slammed his patrol cruiser into a Nissan Versa at about 130 mph and lingered at the scene for nearly three minutes instead of aiding victims or warning other motorists; minutes later, a second car hit the disabled vehicle and exploded. Iris Salmeron, the other driver, is also expected to be charged with murder. The victims were Julie Hamori, Armand Del Campo, Jordan Partridge and Samantha Skocilic. Rodriguez has been fired; prosecutors seek an $8 million bail for both defendants, who are due to be arraigned. CHP says the investigation was thorough, while families call for safety reforms.
A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Avenue 24 in Tulare County prompted a full closure that lasted about six hours due to dense fog reducing visibility to roughly 100–200 feet. Ten people were injured (nine minor, one moderate forehead injury), with others transported to the Tulare Ag Center. CHP credited a rapid, coordinated response that cleared debris and reopened the highway; an earlier social-media estimate of up to 150 vehicles was corrected as the count stood at 59. Investigators say fog was a contributing factor, and drivers are urged to slow down as more fog is expected.
Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno sparked a 17-vehicle pileup that left at least one person dead and several injured; a Clovis mother survived with bruises and whiplash and expressed gratitude after reuniting with her children as investigators from the California Highway Patrol probe the crash.
A deadly multi-vehicle crash on southbound SR-99 in Fresno between North and Cedar avenues left a 61-year-old man dead and injured several others as 17 vehicles were involved. Limited visibility and subsequent high speeds were cited as contributing factors, with CHP investigating. One lane reopened by 8:15 p.m. and two lanes remained closed; drivers were urged to use alternate routes. A Fresno FAX bus helped transport those with minor injuries.
California has launched a pilot program targeting drivers exceeding 100 mph, which could lead to license suspensions or revocations, in an effort to reduce traffic fatalities and reckless driving on dangerous highways, especially in Southern California where speeding-related deaths have increased significantly.
A suspect fleeing from CHP officers on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles exceeded 100 mph, leading to a high-speed chase through various neighborhoods, but it is unclear if the suspect was caught, and foggy conditions hindered aerial coverage.
Turkish authorities have intensified a crackdown on the opposition CHP, detaining mayors from Antalya, Adana, and Adıyaman, amid investigations into corruption and criminal organizations, starting with Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, leading to widespread protests and arrests across the country.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of additional California Highway Patrol officers to Los Angeles highways to maintain safety amid federal immigration enforcement actions, criticizing the federal government for causing chaos and emphasizing that CHP's role is not to assist in immigration enforcement.
All southbound lanes of Highway 680 in San Ramon have reopened after being blocked due to a barricaded and armed suspect. The suspect was detained by CHP without a gun being found, and was taken into custody for driving under the influence of drugs. Two minor vehicle crashes were also reported.
The California Highway Patrol has stated that the crash that killed LAFD recruit Jacob Fuerte on the 101 Freeway was not a hit-and-run as initially reported. New evidence revealed that Fuerte's car initially crashed into a portable toilet on the freeway lanes, and when he stepped out to investigate, an oncoming vehicle crashed into his parked Jeep, causing his death. No suspects or vehicles are unaccounted for, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. Fuerte, the son of a veteran firefighter/paramedic, was mourned by the LAFD and the city of Los Angeles.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked both directions of I-880 in Oakland, with additional demonstrations causing traffic disruptions on the Golden Gate Bridge and I-80 connector ramps. The protests were part of a coordinated "economic blockade" aimed at targeting the global economy for its complicity in Israel's actions against the Palestinian people. Law enforcement worked to clear the protesters, leading to partial reopenings of affected roadways. Similar disruptions were reported in New York and Chicago, with additional protests planned in San Francisco and at the Tesla factory in Fremont.
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in both directions for hours, causing gridlock on both sides of the span. The demonstration, which displayed a banner reading "STOP THE WORLD FOR GAZA," resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals. Additionally, another protest is planned in San Francisco, with further actions scheduled at the Tesla factory in Fremont.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested four individuals in Los Angeles and Orange counties for their involvement in stealing over $300,000 worth of Legos from stores like Target, Home Depot, and Lowe's, and selling them to fences for profit. The suspects were booked on theft and conspiracy charges, and the CHP's retail crime task force, which has been addressing a rise in store thefts, made the bust.
A suspect was shot and killed by CHP outside a Cerritos shopping mall following an exchange of gunfire, with one suspect wounded and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Two other suspects fled on the 605 Freeway and were later taken into custody near Telegraph Road after another shooting. The details leading up to the shooting and the subsequent events are still under investigation.