An early-morning house fire on Sylvia Drive in San José killed one person; three adults and two dogs were displaced and the Red Cross is assisting.

San José crews upgraded to a second alarm after a garage fire on Moorpark Avenue; knockdown came at 6:41 p.m., residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A brush fire closed both directions of CA‑152 in Gilroy Wednesday, forcing a full shutdown and causing major delays. Caltrans and 511 posted initial alerts.

San José police say a 22-year-old was detained after an adult woman was found dead in the 2100 block of Lanai Avenue; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

An elderly woman was killed outside Capitola Mall Monday, triggering a lockdown and evacuation while police investigate.

San José police arrested Stevenson Tuimavave after detectives tied him to a violent April home assault. Warrants executed last week recovered firearms, ammunition and illegal fireworks.

SJPD says two 15-year-olds were arrested after a Robbery Unit probe tied them to armed robberies in East San Jose; detectives recovered stolen items and want tips.

Redwood City SRT ended a Saturday barricade after an alleged assault left a 21-year-old unconscious; a 37-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

San José firefighters struck a second-alarm at an abandoned two-story apartment on the 500 block of MacArthur Ave; nearby streets were closed and motorists were asked to avoid the area.

San Jose officials say discarded lithium‑ion batteries likely sparked several garbage‑truck fires this month. County HHW and city recycling pages list safe drop‑off options.

A volatile romance between two women spiraled into a monthlong 2022 Bay Area robbery spree. One suspect died in custody in 2024; the other pleaded guilty and was sentenced in 2026.

Two suspects were arrested after a Hillsdale Mall robbery; the getaway car was traced to Bridgepointe and officers say charges are pending.

A Hollister pastor was arrested last week on multiple child sexual‑abuse charges; deputies say alleged victims' disclosures date back years and are asking the public for tips.