CNBC's investigation questions Target's claim that crime led to the closure of nine stores, revealing discrepancies in crime rates.

During a traffic stop in Hercules, police detained a driver with a bag of pills and later found various drugs in the car, leading to the driver's arrest.

San Jose police are investigating the homicide of a two-month-old infant, with autopsy results aiding their ongoing probe. The parents have been questioned as authorities seek community assistance.

The Fremont Street Offramp in San Francisco will be closed for drainage work on December 21 from 9 PM to 5 AM, with lane closures also on the Bay Bridge's upper deck.

A fire on Crothers Road in San Jose's East Foothills forced a resident to evacuate, with the blaze controlled by firefighters by 3:15 p.m. There were no injuries reported.

A car accident on I-680 near Pleasanton resulted in two deaths and six injured, including two children. The vehicle fell down an embankment; the cause is under investigation.

A transient man was arrested for armed robbery and burglary in Sonoma Valley following a two-day crime spree. The Sonoma Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 20-year-old Hector Martinezloyola.

Two individuals were arrested in Mountain View, CA, following a month-long drug investigation involving surveillance and a search warrant on Ednamary Way, resulting in the seizure of cash, ammunition, and drugs.

Newark Police Department reports a surge in crime, including a carjacking, domestic disputes, and DUIs, with suspects variously apprehended and at large.

A power outage hit Palo Alto, affecting 4,500 customers. It was caused by a faulty transformer. The majority of service was restored by midday, with full restoration expected by late afternoon.

The Napa Police swiftly ended a standoff in a residential area, arresting three individuals after gunshots were fired and a verbal dispute was reported.

Colma Police arrested four females for stealing $457.33 worth of merchandise from a store; the items were returned and the suspects face theft and conspiracy charges.

Lena’s Soul Food Restaurant in Oakland is closing down on Christmas Eve after nearly 11 years, announced via social media, due to unspecified challenges.