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Full first‑alarm response to a late‑night house fire in the 600 block of S Henry Avenue; primary search complete and traffic affected.
A Santa Clara native and alleged CJNG co-founder pleaded guilty in Washington, D.C., to a U.S. cocaine‑importation conspiracy and faces decades behind bars.
A report of a suspicious device at the County Garage on Middlefield Road prompted a morning police sweep; deputies later cleared the scene with no device found.
An electric‑scooter rider was killed on the 14000 block of Monterey Road; Morgan Hill police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Dozens of dog treats that smelled like insecticide were found at Berryessa Creek Park; San José animal services collected the items and vets warn owners to be cautious.
A Honda Accord ran through the median and hit a tree on I‑280 north of El Monte Road on April 6; one passenger was killed and two were taken to Stanford Medical Center.
A garage fire on the 5100 block of Severance Court in South San José was knocked down Tuesday night; firefighters moved into overhaul and traffic was affected.
A teen from outside the district was detained after bringing a knife to a fight at Homestead High in Cupertino; school officials said there were no significant injuries.
A man died early Sunday after his car struck construction barriers and caught fire on Capitol Expressway in East San Jose. Police say the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota Camry and detectives are seeking tips.
A San Jose man was arrested after deputies used a drone to find him following a fatal head‑on collision on Highway 1 near Moss Landing. The crash left one person dead and multiple people injured.
The sheriff's annual report shows 603 uses of force in 2025 — a small decline from 2024 — but jails still see heavy chemical-agent use and racial disparities.
Caminar says a former CFO misappropriated $99,375 through fabricated invoices; Redwood City police are investigating while the nonprofit tightens controls.
An undercover Atherton sting halted an alleged attempt to meet a 14‑year‑old; two San Mateo men now face felony charges and remain in custody.
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