Attempted shoplifting in Redwood City ended with the store attendant shooting himself by accident after confronting the suspects with a legally owned firearm.

Maurice Hastings, 67, was convicted by a jury of theft, residential burglary with a weapon, and additional charges for offenses while on parole and out on bail. He faces a potential sentence of 50 years to life.

The Gilroy Police Department seeks public help in identifying a stabbing suspect from a September 28 incident at the Tamale Festival. Four suspects are in custody; a photo of the fifth has been shared.

Morgan Hill Police responded to a shooting on Tennant Avenue, where they found and pronounced a man dead, resulting in the arrest of suspect Jesus Garcia.

Timothy Layton was denied parole for his conviction in a series of attacks in San Mateo County, with the parole board citing his lack of responsibility for the crimes.

Mountain View barber Franklin Enrique Sarceno Orla is charged with sexual assault and kidnapping. A manhunt is underway as authorities believe there are more victims.

Three individuals were arrested following a car burglary and subsequent chase in San Mateo; a stolen Dodge Charger and suspected stolen property were recovered.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal collision on Holly St. involving a vehicle and a bicyclist, resulting in the cyclist's death.

Officers in San Mateo arrested Marvin Davila Ramos after a drunken rampage in an apartment, resulting in significant property damage and charges including felony vandalism and battery.

A gas and water leak in Cupertino prompts evacuations and shelter-in-place advisories, with emergency crews, including firefighters and Hazmat, addressing the situation on Creekline Drive.

A 14-year-old boy died by apparent suicide in Santa Clara, with police investigating the circumstances but finding no signs of foul play. The community is urged to offer any information and seek support if needed.

Milpitas Police seek help locating at-risk missing 85-year-old Prospero Estores, last seen in the 700 block of Flume Court.

Palo Alto police are searching for a suspect after a reported sexual assault near the city's transit center. The female victim was threatened with a knife and assaulted.