Firefighters tackled a slow-spreading vegetation fire near Aldercroft Heights Road in Los Gatos, which initially required evacuation warnings, successfully containing the blaze without injuries or immediate threat to structures.

Front Porch, a California senior living company, will pay over $1 million to settle claims of asbestos violations in Santa Clara County and other areas, with no reported injuries from the misconduct.

Michael James Flores, 70, was denied parole for the 1995 hammer murder of Michelle Redmond in Redwood City, reflecting the state's three strikes law consequences.

San José police arrested Carlos Hernandez Monroy for a 2022 homicide after his capture in Texas; he had fled to El Salvador but returned to the U.S. The victim's identity remains undisclosed.

San José Police arrested three suspects linked to an April robbery where over $4,000 in merchandise was stolen during a supposed online marketplace transaction.

Palo Alto Police are investigating a suspicious death of a man in his sixties, found in a downtown parking garage, with no suspect information currently available.

A juvenile was arrested in Daly City with an untraceable "ghost gun" after a disturbance call. No injuries occurred, but the minor faces several charges, including weapons violations and probation breaches.

Mark Henry Waters has been sentenced to 15 years for shooting an unarmed student in 2022, with the DA emphasizing severe consequences for gun violence.

A multi-vehicle accident on State Route 17 in Campbell caused delays, with the SCCFD and CHP responding on-site. Minor injuries were reported, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Inmate Anthony C. Harding died of natural causes from a seizure due to opioid withdrawal at San Mateo's Maguire Correctional Facility, independent investigations confirm.

The SMC Fire Department quickly contained a two-alarm fire in a strip mall, preventing significant spread and reporting no injuries. The cause is under investigation, and crews stayed for a fire watch.

A metallic rooster sculpture stolen from California Home & Garden in Campbell was recovered by police with the community's help, but the thieves are still unidentified.

A juvenile was cited by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for vandalizing a pride flag in Half Moon Bay; the act may be considered a hate crime. This is the third such incident at this location in a year.