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Driver leads CHP on high-speed chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo

Written on 28 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a wild chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo Friday afternoon that culminated with the suspect’s arrest after traveling in the wrong direction on Highway 101. Shortly before 2 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck crash causes closure of Highway 46 lanes in Paso Robles

Written on 26 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A semi-truck collided with a sedan on Highway 46 in Paso Robles Thursday morning, resulting in damage to a light pole and the closure of the highway’s eastbound lanes by Union Road. Shortly after 5:10 a.m., a... (Continue reading)

Person killed in car versus semi-truck crash on Highway 166

Written on 25 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A head-on collision between a sedan and a semi-truck left at least one person dead and a road closure on Highway 166 Wednesday morning. Shortly after 6 a.m., a 911 caller reported a crash on Highway 166... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed on Highway 101 near Los Alamos

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Saturday morning. Shortly after 2 a.m., a witness reported a vehicle had struck a pedestrian on northbound Highway 101 north of Alisos Canyon... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in head-on crash in Kern County

Written on 19 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Kern County coroner has identified Stanley Carbajal, 36, of Paso Robles as one of two drivers killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. [Bakersfield Now] Wasco resident Gael Salto Fernandez, 20, also died in the... (Continue reading)

CHP finds 253 violations during Central Coast commercial inspection operation

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers found 253 violations during a two-day commercial inspection operation in the Central Coast region last week. Officers focused on moving violations to improve roadway safety throughout the Central Coast. The 325 mile area... (Continue reading)

CHP ringing in New Year with increased patrols

Written on 29 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE During a statewide New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers will be on the watch for people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and for speeding. From 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 through... (Continue reading)

Suspected murder leads to manhunt in rural Nipomo

Written on 14 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE and JOSH FRIEDMAN A person was allegedly murdered in Nipomo near the intersection of Suey Creek Road and Highway 166 on Thursday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported spotting a body on Highway 166. California... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest man who rammed Paso Robles police car

Written on 30 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following multiple police chases, as well as a ramming incident, Paso Robles officers arrested a wanted suspect on Wednesday. At about 10:30 a.m., detectives on the Paso Robles Police Department Special Enforcement Team received a notification via... (Continue reading)

Meet the new, disguised California Highway Patrol

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN I was wheeling down I-5 the other day when I saw two vehicles on the shoulder. The one in back was a small, greyish SUV; in its rear window red lights were flashing, and on its... (Continue reading)