Google agrees to a $700 million settlement over claims of monopolizing the Android app market, with automatic consumer refunds and changes to allow alternative app stores and billing systems.

Police in East Palo Alto, aided by U.S. Marshals and local agencies, arrested two suspects from an October non-fatal shooting, seizing a firearm and charging them with serious offenses.

Two males died in a car crash after hitting a tree on San Tomas Expressway in Campbell, causing northbound lane closures and prompting police safety warnings.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office confirmed via Facebook that 15-year-old James Soderlund, missing for over a week, was found safe and reunited with his family.

Bettye Williams, a 78-year-old with dementia from Oakland, was found safe after being reported missing. Community and media efforts helped locate her. She had been last seen on December 2, and the police had issued an urgent search appeal.

Arson fires in Novato led to the arrest of Nicholas Tara, who was identified by surveillance wearing a Santa hat. He now faces charges and awaits trial.

A power outage in San Jose affected 18,000 PG&E customers due to an equipment failure at a substation. Power was restored by 4:14 p.m. after a few hours of darkness.

A 30-year-old man died in a car crash on Kirker Pass Road in Concord after his vehicle hit a traffic sign, prompting a road closure and police investigation.

The Milpitas Police Department reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests, including assault, DUIs, hit-and-run, and possession of methamphetamine.

Union City police conducted a DUI checkpoint, which resulted in five citations for license offenses but no DUI arrests, as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

Two San Francisco individuals are charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of former officer Kevin Nishita during a robbery in Oakland last year.

San Francisco Fire Department successfully rescued an unharmed surfer struggling at Ocean Beach, emphasizing the importance of water safety and vigilance.

During a traffic stop in Livermore, a 60-year-old man was arrested for multiple firearm and traffic violations after being stopped for expired tags and driving with a suspended license.