In this episode: The Alum Rock School District is stepping up and chipping in to throw a holiday party for students in need. Plus, shoppers and businesses say they’ve noticed a drop in crime in San Francisco, six months after the police launched a crackdown on open-air drug markets. And, if you want to fly home with your favorite holiday dish and don’t know if you should pack it or not, here are a few tips from the TSA on getting through security. ABOUT SYNCED IN: When it comes to local news for the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re keeping you updated on social media with a show that delivers the stories you care about at a speed that moves as fast as you do. Get local news, on-the-go with “Synced In” on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Follow @ nbcbayarea on either platform and click on the Stories or IGTV icon to watch our host, Abbey Fernández, give you the news on a variety of topics as well as in-depth Q&As with NBC Bay Area’s anchors and reporters. #bayarea #news #syncedIn