San José Police run a "Know Your Limit" program on Santana Row, offering breathalyzer tests to educate the public on safe alcohol consumption and the risks of DUI, with support from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

A power outage in San Jose affected 18,000 PG&E customers due to an equipment failure at a substation. Power was restored by 4:14 p.m. after a few hours of darkness.

A power outage hit Palo Alto, affecting 4,500 customers. It was caused by a faulty transformer. The majority of service was restored by midday, with full restoration expected by late afternoon.

Sunnyvale, California's minimum wage will rise to $18.55 per hour starting January 1, 2024, in line with inflation and the local Consumer Price Index.

Sunnyvale police announce DUI saturation patrols to deter and catch impaired drivers, urging party-goers to use designated drivers or ride services and always wear seat belts.

The Firehouse Run/Walk, hosted by the Santa Clara Firefighters Foundation to benefit local schools, will take place on December 17 with expected road closures and free parking available.

San José Police increase patrols in retail areas using a state grant to deter a significant rise in organized retail theft, implementing high-visibility presence and new technologies like ALPR cameras.

San José Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on December 15th from 8 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location, targeting impaired drivers, funded by state and federal grants.

San Mateo County's new Radio Shop in Redwood City offers a 13,000 square foot facility for maintaining its emergency communication system, benefiting various county agencies and ensuring reliable two-way radio connections for public safety.

A San Jose gun buyback event collected 408 firearms, including unusual items like a rocket launcher and an Uzi. The event, part of a county effort to reduce gun violence, paid out $40,050 to participants.

San Mateo Police set DUI checkpoint on Dec 15 to enhance road safety.

Palo Alto to test its alert system on Dec 14 locals urged to register at alertscc.com for safety drills.

Drive Sober campaign launches Dec. 13 to prevent holiday DUIs.