Contra Costa firefighters extinguished an EV fire in a Walnut Creek parking garage, navigating complexities of EV fires and toxic smoke. No injuries, minimal damage.

The Fairfield Police Department arrested a man who broke into a car dealership, then later baited an officer with a stolen truck, leading to a low-speed chase and his arrest.

A late-night fire in Danville's Prospect Lane shopping center caused extensive damage to businesses, but no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office busted a major theft and fraud ring, making significant arrests and recovering stolen goods from various retailers, also involving fraud against elderly victims.

A third youth was arrested by Novato Police in connection with a failed robbery and shooting in September, facing charges including aiding and abetting crime and gang participation.

A 16-year-old has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the Marin County crash that killed four teenage girls on April 18. Investigators say the driver was speeding before losing control on San Geronimo Valley Drive. The victims, all Archie Williams High School students, were on their way to a sleepover.

Union City Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl near a middle school. The suspect is unidentified, and the police are seeking tips.

Berkeley Police arrested and charged a suspect, Ramon Lupian, for his involvement in an October 4, 2025 shooting. The multi-agency investigation involved gunfire between two vehicles and resulted in the recovery of three firearms.

Steven Ernest Downing was arrested in San Francisco for assault and other charges after a physical altercation. Victims declined medical treatment; additional threats led to more charges.

El Cerrito Police arrested four individuals for stealing Halloween decorations, mostly skeletons. Citizens made the initial arrests before police intervention. Recovered items are being returned to owners.

San Jose Police responded to a disturbance, detaining a naked, erratic man who later died in the hospital. A joint investigation into the in-custody death is underway.

San Francisco Police arrested 68-year-old Stephen Smith for robbery using RTIC technology, after he stole cash and a cell phone from a Mission Street business.

Restaurant owner Azmi Murait was attacked with a knife at Shawarma Azmi in San Francisco after confronting a woman over suspected drug activity. He defended himself with kitchen equipment until police arrested the assailant.