Santa Clara County bomb squad and explosive‑detection dogs searched El Camino Health’s Los Gatos Hospital Thursday after reports of possible pipe bombs. Officials said the sweep found no hazardous items.

A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses a 41‑year‑old arrested in Grass Valley of running a Northern California meth and heroin ring.

Sheriff Ortiz told supervisors the county’s 2025 annual report shows rural major crimes have stayed roughly level, with deputies still handling more than 23,000 calls. The update highlights steady totals alongside a handful of high‑profile incidents that strained rural patrols.

The DOJ will direct nearly $300M to two-to-four cities in a new Model Cities competition that pairs policing spending with mental-health, victim and prevention programs.

Santa Clara County issued an arrest warrant for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk after a viral video showed him driving past Levi’s Stadium at triple‑digit speeds.

A pedestrian was struck and killed at Brannan and Seventh early Wednesday; the driver stayed and police say the investigation is ongoing.

One suspect was arrested after a reported shoplifting on Mt. Diablo Boulevard led to a vehicle chase and crash; police continue to search for a second suspect.

A San Mateo couple drowned at Roaring River Falls last Monday; authorities say drownings rise with spring snowmelt and hidden currents.

Burlingame police released photos after a smash-and-grab at a yoga shop on Tuesday; officers say several suspects were arrested and $10,000 in athletic apparel was recovered.

A jury convicted a man Tuesday for an unprovoked 2023 neck-slashing in the Inner Sunset. Sentencing is scheduled for late June.

A former Wells Fargo assistant branch manager in Union City was sentenced to 18 months after admitting he embezzled more than $800,000 and was ordered to repay the bank. The sentence follows an IRS criminal probe and an OCC enforcement action.

A 31-year-old man was arrested after an alleged knife confrontation in downtown San Rafael; bystanders detained him until police arrived. No injuries were reported.

A 31‑year‑old Campbell man drowned Saturday at Lake Tulloch after swimming to an offshore island; divers recovered his body after an hours‑long search.