Safety & Accident

Vehicle thefts declined by 3.3% in 2011 compared to 2010 bringing the 2011 FBI estimate to more than 700,000 stolen vehicles.

Tags: vehicle theft, LoJack, California, Texas, FBI, Arizona, New Mexico, crime & fraud

Out of the top 10 places where thefts occurred, seven of 10 are in California, two in Washington and one in South Carolina, according to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Tags: vehicle theft, National Insurance Crime Bureau, auto theft, Washington, California, South Carolina

SACRAMENTO, CA - The bill would have increased the fine for a first hands-free or texting while driving offense to $50 and to $100 for subsequent offenses.

Tags: Distracted driving, texting bans, California, cell phone use

Bill calls for a fine of up to $455 for texting and $255 for using a hand-held phone.

Tags: Texting, California, cell phone use