A tree caused a blackout in San Rafael on Christmas Eve by falling onto power lines; the San Rafael Police and Fire Departments responded and no fire ensued. PG&E worked overnight to restore power.

Legislation proposed by Assemblymember Damon Connolly seeks to prevent minors under 16 from riding Class Two electric bikes, amid safety concerns due to a rise in accidents.

The Brentwood Police Department found Demari Powell safe after she went missing on December 20. She was last seen at a bus stop and did not attend school that day.

A 69-year-old man was struck and killed by two vehicles while crossing a street in San Carlos. After the first driver stopped, the second fled but was later arrested for felony hit-and-run.

The National Weather Service forecasts post-Christmas storms to bring significant rain to the Bay Area, with travel warnings for commuters and marine advisories for choppy seas.

The Marin County bridge preservation project by Caltrans will continue after Christmas, causing delays with lane and ramp closures on US-101 and SR-131 on Dec. 26-27. Detour information is provided by Caltrans.

Officials warn against toxic mushrooms, such as the Death Cap and Western Destroying Angel, that pose lethal risks in the East Bay parks, urging public and pet safety.

Novato man, Timmothy Jason Pisani, was arrested by Marin County detectives for possessing child sexual abuse material after a seven-month investigation initiated by a cyber tip.

During a traffic stop in Fairfield, Officer Swoyer discovered three loaded firearms in a vehicle, leading to the arrest of Ashley Brulez on multiple weapons charges.

Rain is anticipated in San Francisco over the holiday season, with increased totals in the North Bay region, according to the NWS. Warnings for wet roads and a Coastal Flood Advisory have been issued.

Garrett Doty was acquitted of all charges in the alleged assault of former San Francisco fire commissioner, after the jury accepted his self-defense claim.

Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were killed in a hit and run in Antioch. The incident occurred at W. 6th and G Street. The driver fled, and the police are investigating.

An armed robbery at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets forced victims to hand over valuables. Police search for a masked male suspect who escaped after the incident.