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The Santa Clara County SAFE Task Force is seeking 46‑year‑old Renato Rashidally, wanted for failing to register as a sex offender; authorities say he frequents San Jose and Gilroy.
San José police say 11 people were arrested in a chat operation tied to child sexual exploitation. Investigators with the ICAC task force say the probe is active.
Tracking tech helped police find a vehicle tied to a wheel theft. Arrests were made and a loaded, concealed handgun was seized.
A judge denied a mental‑health diversion request in the Happy Happy Daycare case, clearing the way for a jury trial next week in the deaths of two toddlers. Families urged the court not to divert the case.
Community & Society in ...
San Francisco will extend tuition credits to many more families, but a slow provider‑approval process and mismatched openings threaten to delay the July expansion.
Sheryl Davis invoked the Fifth as San Francisco ethics staff pressed 31 administrative counts tied to a $4.6M controller audit. The Ethics Commission could vote this week on how to proceed.
Weather & Environment in ...
A coastal low brings rain and a window for afternoon thunderstorms in San Francisco; expect slick roads, gusty SSE winds and choppy ferry rides. Bring rain gear and budget extra travel time.
Food & Drinks in ...
Rikyu, from the team behind Hiroshi, will soft‑open mid‑February at 121 Lytton Ave with matcha lattes, Japanese sandos and chirashi in downtown Palo Alto.
Jurors were shown a Ring‑camera clip prosecutors say captured the fatal shooting of Antioch rapper Richard Morello Jr.; the defendant says self‑defense.
San José police announced a citywide patrol redistricting Tuesday via the department’s media account on X; the post linked to more information.
San Francisco will pay $750K to settle a wrongful‑termination suit after a former OCME worker alleged a top official tossed an unidentified skull. The Board must still approve the ordinance.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office renewed a plea for tips in the 1975 Castro Valley homicide of Geraldine Thomas.
Vallejo police say a student was arrested after staff and officers recovered a loaded, unregistered firearm at a Vallejo high school on Friday. Officials praised site safety staff for intervening.
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