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16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; California officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams
Investigators discovered that a non-sworn employee of the California Highway Patrol, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, allegedly was selling traffic collision reports.
California Officials Warn of Tow Truck Scam Targeting Crash Victims
An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.
California drivers warned about predatory towing scam sweeping across state
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
California Drivers Warned of Spike in Vehicle Hostage Scams
Authorities are warning California drivers about a rise in vehicle hostage scams, where scammers demand money to release towed or impounded cars. The scam has become prevalent in Southern California,
State officials warn of predatory towing scam targeting drivers just in collisions
Lauren Pozen details a new scam targeting drivers who were just involved in crashes that need their cars towed and what you should do if the same thing happens to you.
Vehicle hostage scams on the rise in Southern California, officials warn: What you need to know
LOS ANGELES - The California Department of Insurance is warning drivers about a rise in scams involving tow truck companies in Southern California. The scammers target car accident victims, holding their vehicles hostage for cash,

LA, CHP and State highways in California

California sheriff uses 'To Catch A Predator' playbook to squash blue state crime
A veteran California sheriff and governor hopeful is highlighting one of his biggest career wins happening through a ...
Fiery crash closes I-5 near California/Oregon border
Northbound traffic along Interstate 5 has been closed roughly a mile north of the California/Oregon border due to a crash, ...
Police officer fatally shots man who was tossing rocks at vehicles in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California state police officer has shot and killed a man who was throwing rocks at cars, officials said ...
Watch: Car flies off California overpass, crashes onto interstate below
Dramatic dashcam video captured the moment a car flew off an overpass in California and landed on a busy freeway below.
Wanna own an ex-California Highway Patrol truck? Now's your chance!
Originally used by the California Highway Patrol around Eureka, CA, this second-generation Ramcharger 4x4 features a 318ci V8 ...
Drunk driver arrested after crashing into turtle sculpture along Highway 44 in Redding
A driver from Red Bluff was arrested on Wednesday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol after he crashed into ...
At least 3 arrested in Sacramento after attempted burglary, chase on Highway 50
Three people are in custody after a high-speed chase ended at the Comfort Inn and Suites hotel following an attempted ...
Video captures motorcyclist injured by hit-and-run driver on Southern California freeway
Dashcam video captured a motorcyclist being struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Bernardino County. On Tuesday, the witness ...
Rollover crash on Highway 99 sends at least 1 to hospital
At least one person was hospitalized following a rollover crash on southbound Highway 99 Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on the southbound side, just ...
Man found dead along Highway 99 shoulder in Sacramento County identified
The California Highway Patrol says the agency is still looking into the 32-year-old’s death and if foul play was a factor.
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Pacific Coast Highway Access Expanded to Include Businesses, School Buses and Residents Who Live in Palisades Fire Burn Area
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in coordination with local partners, expanded access of State Route 1 ...