Highway 101
Coverage of Highway 101 in the Nexus archive.
- Missing Vallejo cat found in Novato after truck wheel-well ride
A missing cat named Artie from Vallejo was found in Novato after a dangerous ride on Highway 101. California Highway Patrol officers rescued the cat from a median while one officer conducted a traffic break.
- Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor
Rest areas along California's Highway 101 near Gaviota Tunnel closed from July 1 to October 1 due to a water shortage, forcing drivers to plan ahead for restroom and rest stops. The closures affect a heavily traveled corridor between Southern and Central California, with similar past shutdowns reported last year. Additional rest areas in Kern County are also closed for water system upgrades.
- 1 dead after rollover crash on Highway 101 near SFO
A man died after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on southbound Highway 101 near the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp. The California Highway Patrol Redwood City area office reported the crash occurred at 6:59 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Santa Rosa police recover 2 guns in separate traffic stops
Santa Rosa police recovered two guns during separate traffic stops over the weekend. One stop occurred on Highway 101 after officers observed a truck driving recklessly, speeding, and weaving through traffic.
- Pedestrian hit and killed by car on Highway 101
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Highway 101 in Redwood City, California, around 4:42 a.m. Saturday. The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash and reported the pedestrian was walking and running in the lanes before the incident.
- Crash on 101 in SF blocks lanes
A multi-vehicle injury crash on Highway 101 in San Francisco has blocked northbound lanes, causing traffic delays. The incident was captured on video by a KRON4 producer, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
- 3 injured in rollover DUI crash on US 101
Three people were injured in a rollover crash on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa, California, caused by a 19-year-old woman driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver, from Petaluma, was speeding before colliding with a big rig.
- Incident involving suspect with a knife closes Hwy. 101 in San Jose
A suspect armed with a knife caused the temporary closure of northbound Highway 101 at Hellyer Avenue in San Jose. Police responded to a trespassing report involving the individual, who was acting erratically and was taken into custody shortly before 3:30 p.m.
- Crash clogs southbound lanes of Highway 101 near Petaluma
Drivers in Sonoma County were advised to avoid southbound Highway 101 near Petaluma after a collision involving two SUVs caused lane closures. The California Highway Patrol closed the lanes for an estimated two hours following the incident north of East Washington Street.
- Gas leak in San Jose prompts evacuations
A gas leak in San Jose caused evacuations of nearby residences as crews worked on repairs. The incident occurred on South 24th Street, near East Santa Clara Street and Highway 101, according to fire officials.
- Fatal crash on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa blocks lanes
Fatal crash on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa has blocked all northbound lanes as authorities investigate. The collision occurred just before 8 a.m. near the Highway 12 connector involving multiple vehicles.