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An erroneously freed inmate, Heriberto Avila, was re-apprehended on the same day by San Mateo County deputies, prompting an internal review of the slip-up.
A man was arrested in Pacifica after brandishing a blade and threatening violence during a fight; he was subdued by bystanders and faces multiple charges.
Two men were arrested in San Jose for stealing over $75,000 in goods from local retailers such as Target and Best Buy, following a six-month theft spree.
San Jose Police arrested Luis Carrillo-Moyeda for allegedly running a narcotics ring, concocting a drug mix known as 'Tusi' or 'Pink Panther', composed of various potent substances.
Three suspects vandalized Christopher High School in Gilroy with hate graffiti and damaged classrooms; police are investigating it as a potential hate crime and urge witnesses to come forward.
Ramon Ramirez Perez, a district attorney, pleaded no contest to felony vandalism after threatening his father and resisting arrest while under influence in San Mateo County.
San Jose Police arrested Bonifascio Limon for last year's 36th homicide following a fatal shooting on December 30, using high-tech tools and multiple units for capture.
An inmate died at the Santa Clara County Jail, with no signs of foul play. Resuscitation attempts failed, and the man was pronounced dead at a hospital. An investigation is underway.
A female passenger died in a San Jose car crash involving a BMW that hit a pole and tree; the male driver fled the scene. It's the city's 7th traffic death in 2024. Police seek tips.
A passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant and additional charges after being found with a loaded gun and cocaine base during a traffic stop in East Palo Alto.
In a race against an advancing flood, San Jose firefighters executed a daring rescue, pulling several individuals and their canine companions ...
Tiburon police arrested two suspects for attempting to steal high-end liquor at a Nugget Market after a scuffle with store staff. They face serious charges, including robbery and burglary.
The Pacifica Police responded to a swatting incident on Beaumont Boulevard where a hoax call claimed a man murdered his parents and threatened children; no harm was found.
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