Extradited Mountain View Barber Franklin Sarceno Orla Charged with 46 Counts in Major Sexual Assault Case
Fugitive Franklin Sarceno Orla was extradited from Guatemala to the US after being charged with 46 counts, including sexual assault and kidnapping, related to over 60 victims. Cooperation among international agencies led to his capture and return.
Mayor Lurie, Tech CEOs Talks Trump Down from SF Invasion—Benioff Gets Credit after Suggesting National Guard
Daniel Lurie just pulled off what might be the most delicate political maneuver in recent SF history—convincing a president to back down while never once saying his name. But let's be clear about who created this problem in the first place.
San José Marks 30th Traffic Fatality of the Year as Pedestrian Killed on Monterey Road
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning at Monterey Road and Edenview Drive, marking San José’s 30th traffic death this year. Police say the driver fled briefly but later returned to cooperate with the investigation.
Fairfield Car Dealership Break-in Suspect Arrested after Provoking Police Chase Near Travis Air Force Base
The Fairfield Police Department arrested a man who broke into a car dealership, then later baited an officer with a stolen truck, leading to a low-speed chase and his arrest.
Major Organized Retail Crime Ring Disrupted in Santa Clara County, Suspects Charged in Multi-faceted Theft and Elder Fraud Scheme
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office busted a major theft and fraud ring, making significant arrests and recovering stolen goods from various retailers, also involving fraud against elderly victims.
Novato Police Arrest Third Juvenile in Connection with September Shooting Linked to Robbery Attempt
A third youth was arrested by Novato Police in connection with a failed robbery and shooting in September, facing charges including aiding and abetting crime and gang participation.
Teen Driver Charged with Manslaughter in Marin County Crash That Claimed Lives of Four High School Students
A 16-year-old has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the Marin County crash that killed four teenage girls on April 18. Investigators say the driver was speeding before losing control on San Geronimo Valley Drive. The victims, all Archie Williams High School students, were on their way to a sleepover.
Berkeley Shooting Suspect Charged, Multi-Agency Operation Nets Firearms and Arrests
Berkeley Police arrested and charged a suspect, Ramon Lupian, for his involvement in an October 4, 2025 shooting. The multi-agency investigation involved gunfire between two vehicles and resulted in the recovery of three firearms.
Man Arrested for Alleged Assault and Battery in San Francisco, Faces Multiple Charges After Downtown Dispute
Steven Ernest Downing was arrested in San Francisco for assault and other charges after a physical altercation. Victims declined medical treatment; additional threats led to more charges.












