One person died due to a fireworks malfunction on New Year's Eve on Treasure Island, San Francisco; the area was later cordoned off for investigation.

San Rafael Police arrested a man for selling illegal fireworks on New Year's Eve, part of a larger crackdown on illicit celebrations. The suspect admitted to the activity and was charged accordingly.

The San Francisco Fire Department warns of beach hazards like rip currents and sneaker waves over the holiday weekend, advising against swimming at Ocean Beach and offering safety tips for beachgoers.

A Yellow line BART train derailed between Orinda and Lafayette stations causing commuting delays but no injuries. Stations were closed and passengers evacuated.

BART is set to improve accessibility for the disabled community, including station renovations and staff training, following a class action settlement.

The CHP's H-30 helicopter crew assisted in three high-speed pursuits, made multiple arrests, and helped capture a dangerous suspect on New Year's Eve, as part of a maximum enforcement initiative.

A DUI suspect crashes into a parked car on New Year's Eve in California, causing a fire but no injuries, resulting in their arrest and child endangerment charges.

A stolen car chase in Fairfield, CA ended with the arrest of Samuel Vodden after a FLOCK system spotted the stolen vehicle, leading to a collision and subsequent foot chase.

SFPD officers arrested an armed robbery suspect in the Tenderloin district after a foot chase and a struggle involving a loaded firearm and a hostile crowd.

Oakland police officer Tuan Le was killed investigating a burglary, leading to a shutdown near Highway 880. He was shot by suspects fleeing a business. Officer Le is mourned as a community-serving hero.

An Oakland police officer was killed during a burglary investigation near I-880 and Embarcadero. The officer was shot by a fleeing suspect and later died at the hospital.

The Santa Rosa Police Department's Narcotics Team seized large quantities of drugs, cash, and firearms in 2023, working to reduce drug trafficking and its related crimes in the community.

A San Francisco stabbing incident resulted in the death of a man and left a woman hospitalized with the SFPD investigating and seeking community assistance.