The Novato Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint on December 15 to deter impaired driving, with undisclosed location and funded by a California Office of Traffic Safety grant.

Fairfield police arrested Davone Bracy for shoplifting at a mall, also discovering he had two outstanding warrants. Officer W. Smith apprehended him after a brief chase.

A man was arrested for DUI in Hercules, California, after failing sobriety tests when an officer pulled him over and found a bottle of Hennessy in his car.

Sonoma County expands its Mobile Crisis Units program to provide mental health professionals for crisis calls countywide, aiming for fast response times and reduced law enforcement interaction.

California officials are taking legal action against La Cañada Flintridge for denying a mixed-income housing project to address the state's housing crisis.

A Canadian-Lebanese man, extradited from Greece, faced a U.S. judge on charges of orchestrating a telemarketing scam targeting churches and small businesses.

A suspect was arrested for brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident in Oakland, with the CHP swiftly retrieving the weapon and emphasizing the dangers of aggressive driving.

San Francisco reports a 70% increase in homelessness transitions with 3,600 assisted under Mayor Breed's initiatives, doubling housing slots and expanding support services.

Sonoma County officials raised the Living Wage to $18.10 per hour, linked to inflation, to help local low-income workers. The increase applies from January for new contracts and by July 2024 for existing ones.

UC Berkeley engineering professors Ashok Gadgil and Boris Rubinsky were elected as 2023 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors for their contributions to technology and society.

Oakland Police apprehended suspected stabber Byron Decles without incident, ending a manhunt after attacks last Thursday. The earlier shelter-in-place order for Berkley has been lifted, and police are investigating the motives behind the stabbings.

Avianca Airlines launched a new service at Oakland Airport, connecting the Bay Area with San Salvador. The seasonal flights will operate until January 29, offering convenient travel for families and tourists.

The Fremont Gurdwara will host a New Year event, causing road closures announced by the police, with cultural and safety guidelines in place for attendees.