California
Malibu’s looks to improve safety with a dedicated task force to patrol the roadway over the next year and a half. Meanwhile, the community continues to brainstorm.
Feb. 1, 2024
California Highway Patrol pilot Roland Barry barely made his first pass over Interstate 15 looking for speeders when the CB radio crackled, “Bear in the air.”
April 12, 1996
Politics
Legislation authorizing the use of radar by the Highway Patrol to catch speeding truck drivers on state highways and other motorists on newly designated 65-m.p.h. freeways in rural parts of California was approved by the Senate on Monday.
June 23, 1987
Last November, Orange County Supervisor Thomas F.
April 3, 1986
In an effort to save lives on what they say has become one of the most dangerous roadways in the county, California Highway Patrol officials Thursday announced formation of a multi-agency task force to crack down on unsafe driving on the Pearblossom Highway.
Oct. 16, 1998
The California Highway Patrol, anticipating what could be the heaviest-ever traffic jams on Orange County roads and freeways this Fourth of July weekend, has initiated a “maximum enforcement period” beginning at 6 p.m.
July 4, 1986
‘Blood Alley’: Officials will blitz motorists on California 126 with leaflets, billboards and air patrols to promote caution.
May 16, 1997
Three new, discreetly marked California Highway Patrol cars rolled onto Orange County freeways Monday and ticketed at least a dozen truck drivers as part of a statewide effort to nab speeding truckers.
Jan. 13, 1987
In response to the 16 deaths and 277 injuries since 1984 on the 25-mile Ortega Highway, Supervisor Thomas F.
Nov. 21, 1985