The Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating missing 47-year-old Brian Mello, last seen in San Lorenzo on December 14, 2024.

Two men died in a shootout during an attempted robbery in Antioch's Delta Bowl parking lot; police are investigating the incident with no further suspects.

A Santa Rosa Police Department driver, Gabriel Chicon, was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run after fleeing a crash scene on Christmas night and violating his pretrial supervision.

San José Police arrested a suspect for human trafficking at a residential brothel, rescuing two women and seizing $10,000, after a community-led investigation.

Santa Clara Police Department arrested six individuals and seized firearms, methamphetamine, and stolen property following an operation that began with a suspicious vehicle at a Denny's.

A motorcyclist died in a collision with a Silverado on Christmas Eve in Vallejo. The accident occurred when both vehicles entered an intersection. Drugs or alcohol were not considered factors.

A Fairfield Police traffic stop led to the arrest of Justin Acuyong for narcotics possession and a stolen handgun. The vehicle's mismatched plates initiated the search.

In-N-Out closed its Oakland location due to crime concerns, with incidents such as gunshots and a stabbing impacting the decision. Despite profitability, safety issues led to the permanent shutdown, a first in the chain's history.

A 37-year-old man died on Christmas Eve after saving his family from a fire in their Oakland home. His death is being investigated by the Oakland Fire Department.

Officers arrested Edgar Silva-Mendoza for brandishing a gun and violating probation, and Frederick Silva-Mendoza for possession of firearms and acting as an accessory in Santa Rosa on Christmas Day.

A Christmas Day car crash in San Francisco resulted in one fatality. The incident caused the closure of 19th Avenue. Details remain sparse as the SFPD leads the investigation.

San Francisco Police are investigating a homicide in Bayview after a shooting victim died despite emergency aid. No arrests have been made; the SFPD seeks information from the public.

San Mateo Police responded to a theft on Christmas Eve, arrested Jose PirirBoch after he resisted and was tasered, and stressed the need for community support in crime reporting.