UPDATE: Westbound Lanes of Highway 92 Reopen in Hayward After Glue Spill
CHP in the East Bay issued a severe traffic alert Monday afternoon after a glue spill shut down westbound lanes of CA-92 in Hayward for over an hour.
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UPDATE: Highway 92 Reopens in San Mateo County After Fatal Head-On Crash
A fatal head-on collision between two cars closed State Route 92 in San Mateo County for nearly three hours early Friday evening before all lanes reopened, according to CHP.
UPDATE: Overturned Big Rig Cleared from Highway 92 in San Mateo County; All Lanes Reopened
An overturned big rig that blocked SR-92 in both directions near Lower Skyline Boulevard in San Mateo County Tuesday afternoon has been cleared, according to authorities.
UPDATE: Skyline Boulevard on Peninsula Reopened After Removal of Downed Trees, Power Lines
The California Highway Patrol reopened a major roadway through the Peninsula that was blocked Tuesday morning because of downed trees and power lines.
Highway 92 in Hayward Reopened After Person in Crisis Comes Off Hesperian Blvd. Overcrossing
Both sides of state Highway 92 reopened Thursday morning after negotiators were able to talk down a suicidal person from the Hesperian Boulevard overcrossing in Hayward, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
'This Is The Worst Time' – Half Moon Bay Merchants Blast PG&E Utility Work, Highway 92 Backups Before Holidays
Business owners in Half Moon Bay are criticizing PG&E over the decision to begin infrastructure upgrades along Highway 92, leading to massive weekday backups and negatively affecting holiday shopping traffic and sales.
UPDATE: Eastbound Hwy 92 at Skyline Reopens Following Emergency Repairs
The California Highway Patrol said eastbound state Highway 92 has reopened following emergency roadwork that lasted several hours.
UPDATE: Overturned Logging Truck Cleared; Hwy 92 Reopened at Skyline Boulevard
An overturned logging truck that blocked all lanes of Highway 92 at Lower Lakes Tuesday afternoon has been cleared, according to authorities.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash In Hayward Temporarily Shuts Southbound I-880 Lanes At Highway 92
A fatal hit-and-run crash temporarily blocked all southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 880 Friday morning.
Mystery Crash: Car Plunges Off Highway 92 Near Skyline Blvd. In San Mateo County; No Victims Found
A car traveling along Highway 92 in San Mateo County just west of Skyline Blvd. plunged through a guardrail and down a hillside, but emergency crews found no sign of any victims, except for footprints leading away from the crash site.
Brush Fire Briefly Closes Westbound Hwy 92 Near Ralston Exit In San Mateo
A brush fire burning near Highway 92 in San Mateo briefly closed all westbound lanes has heavy smoke obscured the roadway, according to authorities.
Highway 92 Blocked In Eastbound Direction By Crash
All lanes of eastbound state Highway 92 are currently blocked due to a vehicle collision, according to the California Highway Patrol.
All Lanes Of I-880 In Hayward Reopen Following Acid Tank Leak
All lanes of I-880 in Hayward have reopened Friday afternoon after a tank of acid started leaking from a flatbed at the Winton Avenue on-ramp, impacting traffic in the East Bay for hours.
Truck Crash Slows Highway 92 Commute In San Mateo
A semi-truck collided with a pick truck early Friday grounded the Highway 92 commute in San Mateo County to a crawl for more than two hours.
101/92 Ramp In San Mateo Reopens After Big-Rig Overturns
The connector ramp from northbound U.S. Highway 101 to eastbound state Highway 92 in San Mateo reopened Tuesday morning after closing because of a crash overnight involving a big-rig carrying 80,000 pounds of produce.
All Lanes Reopen After Multi-Vehicle Injury Accident On San Mateo Bridge
An injury accident involving several vehicles on the eastbound side of the San Mateo Bridge Friday afternoon has blocked all lanes, according to authorities.
Major Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Portion Of Highway 92 On Peninsula
Both directions of state Highway 92 between Half Moon Bay and state Highway 35 were temporarily closed this evening following a two-vehicle collision, a San Mateo County sheriff's spokeswoman said.
Caltrans Shuts Down 3 Lanes Of EB Highway 92 Hayward, Expect Delays
The three right lanes of eastbound state Highway 92 in Hayward will be closed from Clawiter Road to Hesperian Boulevard late tonight through Sunday morning.
All Lanes Cleared After Injury Crash On Westbound San Mateo Bridge
A multi-vehicle injury crash on the westbound side of the San Mateo Bridge that blocked the two right lanes has been cleared, according to authorities.
Overturned Truck Cleared From Hwy 92 Near Half Moon Bay
All westbound lanes of state Highway 92 are now open after being closed for an extended period of time due to a overturned big-rig east of Half Moon Bay, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.
Multi-Vehicle Crash On Eastbound Hwy 92 Slows Traffic
A collision involving five vehicles on eastbound Highway 92 on Friday afternoon has slowed traffic headed from Highway 101.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash On Highway 101 In San Mateo Possible DUI
The CHP Saturday morning is investigating a fatal crash on southbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo as a possible DUI.
Big-Rig Crash, Rollover In San Mateo Blamed On Brake Failure
The brakes failed Wednesday morning on a big-rig traveling east on state Highway 92 in San Mateo.
Foster City Truck Fire Shuts Down Eastbound Highway 92
A truck fire on the Highway 92 approach to the San Mateo Bridge closed all eastbound lanes Friday morning, adding to the major traffic headaches happening across the Bay Area.
Caltrans To Permanently Fix Hole Discovered On San Mateo Bridge
Starting Tuesday night, Caltrans crews will close two westbound lanes of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge for five consecutive nights as they work to fix a hole that was discovered on the bridge.
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23 million Californians to get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks
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Great America land in San Mateo sold; park stays open for now
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Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
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UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
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Man who fatally shot attacker on SF Muni won't face homicide charges
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House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
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Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
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Richmond businesses not happy with huge tax hike due to Measure U
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
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Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
Santa Clara County may provide Narcan to schools
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Multiple brush fires create traffic nightmare on NB US Hwy 101 near Novato
Crews will remain overnight after battling multiple brush fires burning north of Novato early Monday evening, forcing the CHP, at one point, to close northbound lanes of US Highway 101.
Ex-Air Force Sgt. Carrillo pleads guilty in slaying of Santa Cruz County deputy
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney on Monday confirmed that alleged "Boogaloo Boys" movement follower Steven Carrillo entered a guilty plea in the slaying of a deputy in Ben Lomond two years ago.
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Man who fatally shot attacker on SF Muni won't face homicide charges
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San Francisco police officer arrested for alleged grand theft, insurance fraud
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Firefighter hurt battling fire at San Francisco Bernal Heights home; 6 displaced
A fire injured a firefighter and displaced six late Sunday night in San Francisco, fire officials said Monday.
Man in critical condition after weekend Tenderloin stabbing
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Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
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Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
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San Pablo man killed in Richmond shooting Saturday night
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UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
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Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
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Great America land in San Mateo sold; park stays open for now
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Santa Clara County may provide Narcan to schools
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Ex-Air Force Sgt. Carrillo pleads guilty in slaying of Santa Cruz County deputy
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Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
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Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
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Multiple brush fires create traffic nightmare on NB US Hwy 101 near Novato
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Marin school district in violation of Title IX rules after transgender student harassed
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Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
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Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A's on late rally, 9-5
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Reds thump Giants 10-3
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Facebook agrees to court oversight on discriminatory housing ads, settles federal lawsuit
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Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
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