Firefighters from various departments responded to a major house fire in Hercules on New Year's Day, where three people were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The cause is under investigation.

California Highway Patrol in Hayward arrested a driver for DUI and discovered illegal weapons, including a Glock 17 and brass knuckles, during a traffic stop on New Year's Day 2024.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is investigating attempted car thefts and shootings in San Lorenzo and Cherryland, urging public vigilance and assistance.

Oakland firefighters quickly contained a debris fire near the 880/580 freeway interchange, with no threat to buildings.

The California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division Air Operations crew aided in several arrests on New Year's Eve, including pursuits and a DUI arrest.

The Oakland Fire Department is probing the cause of a fire in a three-unit Rancho San Antonio building. The fire was under control by 10:22 p.m. with no injuries reported.

After a New Year's Day traffic stop, Piedmont Police arrested an unlicensed driver for multiple charges including firearm possession, DUI, and resisting arrest.

A BART train derailed near Orinda station, causing no injuries but leading to station closures and commuter delays. Service was restored the following day.

A Yellow line BART train derailed between Orinda and Lafayette stations causing commuting delays but no injuries. Stations were closed and passengers evacuated.

San Pablo Police arrested a driver for DUI and possessing an unserialized firearm after stopping a car driving into oncoming traffic. Officer Ashley’s intervention potentially prevented injuries.

Hayward police are investigating an early New Year's Eve homicide where a man was found shot and later declared dead at Skywest Drive and Sueirro Street; no arrests have been made.

One person died in a four-vehicle collision on Byron Highway, involving a head-on crash between a Silverado and a Kia. The Kia driver was fatally injured, and the Silverado driver was airlifted to the hospital.

The eastbound lane of Mines Road at Mile Marker 6.50 in Alameda will close starting January 3, 2024, due to pavement issues, with a two-way traffic control system in place.