Vallejo Police arrested a suspect after a report of him threatening a woman with a gun in October. A December 3rd encounter led to his capture with a loaded firearm and drugs. He had a prior felony and outstanding warrant.

An intoxicated driver was arrested after speeding, hitting another car, and crashing into a power pole on Lake Herman Road in Benicia, causing minor injuries and a fire.

CHP's helicopter team rescued a hiker experiencing a heart attack in Napa County's Moore Creek area, coordinating with AMR and Cal Fire for a successful operation.

The Contra Costa DA's report concluded no criminal liability for officers in the fatal use of force incident in Martinez, CA, involving 58-year-old Frank Correa.

An armed man, Chunliam Saechao, engaged in a standoff with police in Pleasant Hill after a domestic dispute and gunfire, with the SWAT team and negotiators on site.

A San Francisco CVS was ram-raided by thieves who stole an ATM; the storefront was covered with gift wrap post-robbery, while police investigate with no arrests yet.

The Colma Police Department is seeking information on five theft suspects who stole $7,000 worth of goods from a business before fleeing in a white Toyota and evading police pursuit.

A San Francisco mansion sold for $10 million, half its asking price, reflecting unusual market shifts and softer buyer demand amid higher mortgage rates.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, though recreational crab trapping in some areas reopens December 16.

Morgan Hill Police report a high-speed chase and investigation into vandalism and vehicle burglaries, advising residents to secure valuables and remain vigilant.

Union City Police announced a DUI checkpoint for December 16, aiming to reduce impaired driving incidents. The location remains undisclosed, but the checkpoint is part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and is funded by grants.

The CHP is closing its Castro Valley office to merge with the Hayward branch to streamline services and enhance enforcement without compromising safety.

Livermore Police have announced a DUI checkpoint for December 15, part of efforts to improve traffic safety by using data to target areas with high DUI rates.