Paul Matheis, a Newport Beach divisional fire chief, was using toll roads in Orange County without having a Fastrak transponder on his car. When that happens, a photo is taken and a citation is sent to the vehicle's registered address. In Matheis' case, it happened so many times, it went up to $26,000, according to the Daily Pilot. No worries, though, he paid it out of his pocket. But now he's still under scrutiny because he was using a city-issued car when the violations occurred. more ›

Since the torrential rains of 2005, the Mount Wilson Toll Road leading up to Henninger Flats and Mount Wilson has been closed. The popular, yet historic, trail has been a favorite for outdoors enthusiasts. The fire road leads into the hills above Pasadena and offers sweeping views across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond towards downtown and Catalina Island. After nearly four years, it officially opened last Friday to hikers and mountain bikers. more ›