A UC Berkeley student, George Salinas, drowned at an off-campus fraternity party, leading to repercussions for the fraternity and a focus on safety at college events.

Vallejo Police arrested a man with a firearm who tried evading cops after almost hitting a vehicle with his Prius. The chase ended at his home. He's a convicted felon with an expired license.

The shelter-in-place order in Novato was lifted after a reported shooting and pursuit of a trespassing suspect; no injuries or firearm were found, but the suspect remains at large.

A man, 90, crashed his vehicle into the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, injuring himself seriously. Alcohol may be a factor; police are investigating. The café is temporarily closed due to the incident.

A shelter-in-place was enforced in Novato due to a US Coast Guard incident. Local authorities responded, and residents were later told it was safe to resume activities. Details are limited; investigations continue.

San Jose police resolved a Thanksgiving standoff with a felon who barricaded himself and an elderly relative; the suspect surrendered peacefully, and a shotgun was recovered.

Vacaville Police arrested Wenceslao Munoz Orellana for DUI on Thanksgiving; he ran a red light with a BAC over twice the limit and open beer containers.

Four suspects, including three juveniles, were arrested after detectives linked them to two late‑August gang‑motivated attacks in San Jose, police say.

A former FCI Dublin correctional officer was sentenced to five years of probation and electronic monitoring after pleading guilty to abusive sexual contact.

A former Atria Park employee pleaded no contest after cleaning fluid was mistakenly served as juice, killing two residents. The sentence and state oversight have reignited concerns about care‑home safety.

Tiffiany Tyrell was fatally shot in Cloverdale, and a GoFundMe has been launched to support her family. The suspected shooter, Lawrence Cassidy, died by suicide during a standoff with police.

San Mateo Police apprehended four individuals, including three juveniles, for stealing $6,000 worth of merchandise from a Lululemon store and linked them to a previous theft.

A 36-year-old man was fatally shot in East Oakland on Thanksgiving Eve after gunfire prompted officers to the scene. Police are asking for tips and video.