An early morning call on New Year’s Day led to the arrest of a suspect by Central Marin Police, with assistance from Tiburon Police, for vehicle theft.

A man named Anthony Hernandez was arrested for firing a "ghost gun" in Benicia's Lake Herman Park. He faces charges including negligent firearm discharge and possessing an unserialized gun.

A person suffering from possible hypothermia at Black Sands Beach was rescued by CHP after a coordinated effort with local fire crews and the National Park Service.

San Rafael Police arrested a man for selling illegal fireworks on New Year's Eve, part of a larger crackdown on illicit celebrations. The suspect admitted to the activity and was charged accordingly.

The CHP's H-30 helicopter crew assisted in three high-speed pursuits, made multiple arrests, and helped capture a dangerous suspect on New Year's Eve, as part of a maximum enforcement initiative.

A New Year's Eve sideshow in Vallejo escalated with three cars on fire and gunshots. The police and fire department contained the mayhem and reminded the public of severe penalties for those involved.

A fallen tree on Foothill Boulevard in Calistoga caused a traffic collision with no injuries; police and a local with a chainsaw quickly cleared the road.

A stolen car chase in Fairfield, CA ended with the arrest of Samuel Vodden after a FLOCK system spotted the stolen vehicle, leading to a collision and subsequent foot chase.

Two brothers were arrested in Vallejo after a family fight led to gunfire on Christmas Eve; one fired shots and assaulted an officer, the other tried to flee. No serious injuries were reported.

Police in Cotati responded to a supposed break-in at Cafe Salsa, only to find an intoxicated man on the roof. He was safely removed with help from firefighters and arrested for public intoxication.

Police in Napa subdued a man alleged to be threatening violence; he resisted arrest causing disruption and minor officer injuries. He had out-of-state warrants.

Fairfield Police Department's "Operation Christmas Thieves" results in six arrests for a series of thefts, including a group stealing $1.5 million in merchandise.

A car crash in Sebastopol caused a fire hydrant to burst, creating a 25-foot water geyser and a temporary river on Lynch Road, which was shut down for repairs. Authorities are investigating the incident.