San Jose State University introduces guaranteed admission for eligible students from Gilroy and Morgan Hill school districts, starting fall 2026, to improve college access.

A Honda Civic crashed and caught fire on I-280 near Los Altos Hills; the driver escaped, and no injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished the blaze.

San José police arrest Raymundo Villareal for a series of gang-motivated vandalism incidents, bolstering efforts to maintain clean and safe neighborhoods.

A Tiburon resident used an Apple AirTag to track their lost dog to a neighbor's house; after negotiations and a search warrant, the police recovered the dog and arrested the homeowner.

Feel Good Bakery in East Bay is closing on October 31 after 22 years, with the Alameda community expressing sadness over the loss of their beloved bakery.

A rare plant, the caper-fruited tropidocarpum, unseen since 1957, was rediscovered in Vasco Hills Regional Preserve highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.

California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for missing 15-year-old Elizabeth Doleman from Marin City, seeking public assistance for her safe return.

Campbell Police used a drone to apprehend theft suspect Jesse Urango at Home Depot, showcasing their Drone as First Responder program's effectiveness.

Fairfield police recovered a stolen vehicle containing "precious cargo", arresting the driver Heather Mercado and reuniting the owner with the property.

A road rage incident on the Bay Bridge led to a shooting that injured one person, initially thought to be from a gunshot but later clarified as debris-related. The CHP is investigating.

Jazzie's Place, San Francisco's only LGBTQ adult homeless shelter, expanded with a $18 million grant, tripling its bed capacity to 50 and adding new amenities.

Lawyer Dushan McBride, 51, receives a 95-year-to-life sentence for the 2017 murder of Rashanda Franklin, after stalking and harassing her post-breakup.

A suspected arsonist was arrested in East San Jose after multiple fires were reported. He possessed incendiary tools and had outstanding warrants for arson.