During a traffic stop in Hercules, police detained a driver with a bag of pills and later found various drugs in the car, leading to the driver's arrest.

San Jose police are investigating the homicide of a two-month-old infant, with autopsy results aiding their ongoing probe. The parents have been questioned as authorities seek community assistance.

A fire on Crothers Road in San Jose's East Foothills forced a resident to evacuate, with the blaze controlled by firefighters by 3:15 p.m. There were no injuries reported.

A car accident on I-680 near Pleasanton resulted in two deaths and six injured, including two children. The vehicle fell down an embankment; the cause is under investigation.

Matthew Fredricksen was sentenced to 19 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter and felony charges after a shoplifting incident led to a fatal car crash.

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 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.

A transient man was arrested for armed robbery and burglary in Sonoma Valley following a two-day crime spree. The Sonoma Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 20-year-old Hector Martinezloyola.

San Jose police investigate the city's 33rd homicide after a fatal early morning shooting on December 17, 2023. Two male victims were found; one later died. The Homicide Unit seeks public assistance.