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.

The Hayward Police found unsealed marijuana and a stolen gun in a vehicle during routine enforcement, leading to an arrest for drugs and weapons violations.

Geary Boulevard in San Francisco is brightened with new decorative lights for the holiday season, part of an initiative to support local businesses amid transit and safety upgrades.

Governor Newsom bolsters California's public safety with new laws and increased enforcement, including extending CHP operations in the Bay Area and recovering over $13 million in stolen goods.

San José police arrested a man, Lucien Cabrera, for making and selling illegal "ghost guns" and discharging firearms in public, including a school zone.