West Oakland BART station pilots new fare gates to deter fare evasion, maintains service during installation, and plans to expand the initiative across all stations by 2025 at a cost of $90 million.

Hercules Police Department scheduled a DUI checkpoint for December 29th to prevent impaired driving, announcing it on social media and emphasizing legality issues with driving under the influence of marijuana.

The Oakland Police Department is planning heightened New Year's Eve safety measures, including DUI checkpoints and increased patrols, to ensure a safe transition into 2024.

San Ramon Police discovered two unconscious individuals with narcotics and a ghost gun in a car. Officers experienced potential fentanyl exposure, requiring hospital treatment. The suspects face multiple charges.

A suspect was arrested for multiple burglaries at Hercules, California businesses on Christmas Eve after police responded to an alarm and later found him near a creek.

California AG Rob Bonta, with 22 attorneys general, supports the federal bump stock ban in a Supreme Court brief, emphasizing the device's illegality and danger after its use in the 2017 Las Vegas shooting.

Berkeley Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint, arresting two individuals and issuing 21 citations for unlicensed driving or driving on a suspended license. The operation is part of ongoing public safety efforts.

Dr. Philip Fine of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District criticized MRC for air quality violations, vowing to investigate and take legal action alongside the Contra Costa County DA's Office.

Newark Police Department's crime blotter reports a series of vehicular crimes and arrests between Dec 18-24, detailing DUIs, auto thefts, and burglaries.

Oakland prepares for a wet winter season with city authorities urging residents to take action against potential flooding and mudslides, cleaning drains and promoting the Adopt-a-Drain program.

A fire destroyed the old harbor master's office at San Leandro Marina, with Alameda County firefighters responding. No injuries reported, cause under investigation.

A car fire in the Caldecott Tunnel's eastbound bore on Tuesday evening led to major traffic delays, with authorities urging commuters to seek alternative routes. No injuries were reported from the incident.

Richmond Police arrested a convicted felon on Christmas Eve with a "ghost gun," additional firearms, and marijuana after a traffic stop turned into a pursuit. No injuries occurred during the incident.