Mountain View detectives recovered more than 1,500 pieces of stolen mail after a months‑long probe; investigators are cataloging items and working to return them to owners.

A small plane veered off a San Jose runway Friday after a reported mechanical failure; video shows emergency crews on scene while authorities review the incident.

San José police arrested a 36‑year‑old after linking roughly two dozen commercial burglaries across downtown and east San José. Detectives say the Financial Crimes Burglary Unit continues to investigate.

Police released a surveillance photo after a woman said she was touched while sleeping on downtown University Avenue. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call.

San José police renewed a public appeal Thursday for information in the unsolved 1984 killing of 21-year-old Kelly Ralston.

Public records obtained by the Chronicle say a man was arrested on suspicion of stalking and battery after an alleged May 18, 2023 assault of Olympian Eileen Gu at Stanford. The documents add detail but leave questions about whether charges were filed.

Mountain View police say a DUI stop early Saturday led to the seizure of a loaded, unregistered handgun and the arrest of a 29‑year‑old driver.

A student-shot clip from Branham High captures an assistant principal saying a racial slur and appearing to swipe at a student's phone; the district has opened an investigation.

San Jose police say the Metro Unit executed multiple warrants on Feb. 25, seizing six handguns (two stolen), a rifle, an assault-style rifle and ounces of meth and cocaine.

A San Jose man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested this week; authorities credited community tips.

A Stockton man pleaded guilty and was ordered to serve consecutive life terms after a June 25, 2024 trailer fire killed a mother and two boys.

Newark police say a 29‑year‑old Milpitas man died after a motorcycle struck a traffic island and signal at Cedar & Stevenson; alcohol may have been involved.

San José police say an adult man and woman were found dead after a shooting at the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping center; Homicide detectives are investigating.