A wildfire was reported in the Swanton area of Santa Cruz County at 10:21 a.m. on July 14. Early reports list the blaze on private land with containment unknown.

Santa Clara police say an adult woman was assaulted at Carmichael Park Monday and are asking residents and businesses to check cameras for leads. Tips can go to Detective Sgt. Ogg or the department tip lines.

CalMatters' investigation finds undercover "Perkins" jail stings are being used statewide, raising questions about Miranda, secret training slides and a wave of court challenges.

San José firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 300 block of Saratoga Ave; crews found no victims and warned of traffic impacts.

San José police say they shut an illegal underground nightclub on the 1600 block of Rogers Avenue after repeated complaints. The Vice Unit found the venue charging admission, operating without permits and drawing calls for service including an assault with a deadly weapon.

Police say a 30-year-old man was linked to two residential assaults on the Peninsula; the DA filed charges July 10. Detectives located and arrested the suspect last week.

A detached garage on Downing Ave drew a full first‑alarm response Friday; SJFD warned drivers to avoid the area while crews checked for extension.

Morgan Hill police say a YMCA staffer was arrested after an alleged June 30 assault of a 10‑year‑old at the Aquatics Center. The suspect has been booked on a felony 288(a) charge.

Eight people, including juveniles, were arrested in San José after a multi‑agency sweep tied to an April attempted murder and other alleged gang crimes.

A San Jose man was arrested after detectives linked him to more than 30 restaurant and coffee‑shop burglaries across the Bay Area; officials say evidence recovered at his home tied him to multiple cases.

Gilroy police are searching for a driver after a pedestrian was killed late Tuesday at 10th and Monterey. Investigators located a suspected vehicle and are asking witnesses to come forward.

San Jose police say officers detained a man after spotting him urinating in a parking lot and found a loaded gun reported stolen from Stockton.

A 17-year-old rider was killed when his minibike struck a parked truck in Hollister. Police warn riders as local crash numbers rise.