Berkeley Police Department has begun using Automated License Plate Readers to improve safety, despite privacy concerns. The technology has aided in arrests and recovery of stolen property.

Two died in a car accident in Fremont after their vehicle hit a tree at high speed, marking the city's fourteenth fatal road collision of the year. The Fremont Police are investigating the incident.

California's UCETF seized over $19 million in illegal cannabis and products in the Bay Area, with coordinated operations in Oakland and Hayward to support the legal market and protect consumers.

Oakley Police are searching for missing veteran Daniel Pelletier, last seen on December 10, wearing a black hat and sweatshirt. The police express concern due to his self-harm comments.

The Concord Police are investigating a homicide after a 53-year-old man was found shot dead on December 10th. No immediate threat to public safety is reported.

The Pittsburg Police reported a fatal crash where a car hit a pole and hydrant, causing a fire and power outage. A second crash occurred when a driver hit police vehicles at the scene; the driver was arrested for DUI.

A two-alarm fire in Livermore caused major damage to an apartment complex, minor injuries to two firefighters, and led to the rescue of a kitten. The cause is under investigation.

Suspects in a November freeway shooting in Oakland were apprehended, with the CHP using investigative work and Flock Safety cameras to track down the individuals responsible.

A gas leak in downtown Oakland led to evacuations and traffic disruptions, which were resolved by the evening with PG&E and first responders' quick actions.

A car chase in Hayward, California, ended in the arrest of a suspect with methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a handgun, and two vehicles—one stolen. The CHP also discovered two active arrest warrants for the driver.

Vacaville Police arrested Jesse Carl Robinson for shoplifting, possession of narcotics, providing false information, and outstanding warrants, after being alerted by the community at Nut Tree Plaza.

A driver was pulled over by Richmond Police for doing donuts on the road, facing vehicle impoundment for 30 days, an inspection, and legal issues due to a suspended license and illegal car modifications.

Darryl T. Kemp, an 88-year-old death row inmate, died of natural causes in a California hospice unit, ending a life of repeated imprisonments and violent crime, including a 1978 murder for which DNA evidence led to his eventual conviction.