Crystal Perry was arrested in Fairfield for vandalizing a vehicle and brandishing a dagger on New Year's Day. She faces charges of vandalism and weapon brandishing.

CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit responded to and extinguished a debris fire in Gilroy, with efforts ensuring no further spread and a focus on decontamination post-event for safety and readiness.

A woman struck a fire hydrant and crashed into a creek in Pacheco, later being rescued and listed in critical condition. Nearby businesses were flooded, and an investigation is ongoing.

A man was killed at a San Francisco gas station on New Year's, and suspect Jose Rivera Flores was arrested shortly after. Police are seeking more information.

Vallejo ended 2024 with its 25th homicide after a male was fatally shot on Kemper Street. The victim died in the hospital, and the Vallejo PD's Detective Division is investigating. Witnesses are urged to come forward.

The Benicia Fire Department noted a brief flaring event at the Valero Refinery due to a mechanical issue, with no anticipated health impacts off-site.

A FasTrak phishing scam via SMS claims unpaid tolls, urging Bay Area residents to pay via a Filipino number-linked website, which is not a FasTrak practice.

Michael Javius, 22, faces murder charges for a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, with his arraignment set for January 2, 2025.

Karla Aguillon-Merino was convicted in San Francisco of DUI charges after a jury reviewed evidence from a February 2024 incident involving an impaired driver. Sentencing is set for January 2025.

The Fremont Police are searching for Adnan Khan Samimi, a missing 14-year-old, last seen on December 24, 2024.

A teenage girl in Novato reported a sexual assault by a man who posed as a 15-year-old online. The suspect, Omar Shirkhan, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including rape. Police highlight the importance of online safety for minors.

The Sunnyvale DPS headquarters was vandalized by Ryan O'Reilly, who damaged a memorial and building doors. He was arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

Bay Area residents and leaders remember former President Jimmy Carter following his passing, reflecting on his influence and legacy, particularly in human rights, environmentalism, and affordable housing.