A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cobb, causing light shaking in the North Bay area. It was the first 2025 test of the ShakeAlert system, which reported successfully.

Fairfield Police arrested Jose Reyes-Quinones after a high-speed chase involving a stolen truck on Linear Trail, where he brandished a knife before being caught by a police K9.

The Bay Area welcomed 2025 with several New Year's births, starting with a girl born at midnight in San Leandro, followed by more infants in various hospitals.

Gilroy Police are seeking help to identify two women who used stolen credit cards for purchases after a wallet and phone were taken from a car at a cemetery on December 18.

BART begins installing new fare gates at South Hayward Station on January 3, with a two-week expected completion time, as part of a system-wide upgrade.

San José Police probe a fatal stabbing involving a male victim and an injured female from a family disturbance, resulting in an arrest and the city's 28th homicide.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is searching for Leandro Torres, reported missing from Hayward since December 30, 2024, and at-risk due to his mental health condition.

A juvenile was arrested in Fremont for firearm offenses after police found a gun and ammo at their home, linking back to an earlier vehicle theft and evasion incident involving five youths.

Bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of a Dior security guard by San Francisco police was released, showing the guard aiming at officers after driving over people.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run in Walnut Creek, where one juvenile died, despite life-saving efforts. The suspect now faces vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run charges.

Oakland reports a 34% drop in homicides and shootings in 2024, attributed to the renewed Operation Ceasefire program and community support, despite the city grappling with mixed public perception and uncertainty following the mayor's recall.

A burglary suspect was apprehended following a rooftop standoff in Greenbrae after attempting to steal from a laundromat and resisting arrest with a pellet gun.

The Tamalpais Union High School District agreed to a $17.5 million settlement in a sexual abuse case involving a former coach.