A 28-year-old California Highway Patrol Officer died this weekend on the 15 Freeway in the Barstow area. Officer Justin McGrory (pictured right) and his partner were conducting a traffic stop when a red 2009 Pontiac G6 rammed into McGrory, according to the San Bernardino Sun. Police do not believe alcohol was involved, but the 18-year-old driver who stopped at the scene was arrested for vehicular manslaughter. more ›

More than 50 vehicles in San Bernardino and Riverside counties have been hit by projectiles over the past several weeks, according to the LA Times. The California Highway Patrol believe that BBs or pellets are the objects that have shattered windows of many rattled drivers. Luckily no one has been hurt and mostly back windows have been shot out. more ›

With the Summer driving season upon us, The Daily Beast has released a list of the 100 deadliest freeways in the country. And the two mentioned from Southern California made the top 10 with the 15 and the 10 freeways coming in at 4 and 5, respectively. Between 2004-2008, there were 506 fatalities on the 15's 287.26 miles -- that's 1.52 fatal crashes per mile. On the 10's 242.54 in-state miles, there were 387 deaths, averaging 1.41 per mile. more ›

The Press-Enterprise is reporting a new fire, which was first discovered at 12:05 p.m. It has burned at least 10 acres, with the potential of growing to 300, in the Bear Creek area near the Cleveland National Forest, between Murrieta and Wildomar, south of the 15 Freeway. more ›

Take note Vegas travelers, Caltrans says leave early or stay late if you're traveling from the sin city back to Southern California this week. Southbound Interstate 15 will be shut down from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday to conduct blasting and rock removal along the artery. Northbound delays should be minimal, Caltrans says, but for those heading south, travelers who did not exit before Primm, NV at the state line will be directed off the freeway to the Primm Valley resort area where they'll be able to park until the freeway re-opens. If you know of any alternative driving routes, comment below! (Note: the highway was closed today due to snow) more ›