San Mateo Police set a DUI checkpoint for February 9 on East Hillsdale Boulevard and Saratoga Drive, stressing the importance of road safety and the high costs of driving under the influence.

Two inmates died at Maguire Correctional Facility in October; one from an undiagnosed brain tumor, the other by suicide, per San Mateo County Sheriff's Office findings.

Bicycle Sundays on Cañada Road are cancelled on several holidays in 2024 due to staffing being redirected to other parks, affecting events like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and others throughout the year.

Technical issues have disabled Redwood City Police Department's normal emergency lines. Residents are advised to call 911 for emergencies and use 650-780-7100 for non-urgent matters.

San Jose enforces a strict ban on all fireworks with fines starting at $1,000. The city encourages reporting illegal fireworks to ensure safety and holds violators accountable.

Gilroy residents are experiencing problems with the local police's non-emergency line. The Gilroy Police Department has provided temporary numbers for non-emergency contacts while they address the issue. The 9-1-1 line is unaffected.

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.