A wildfire was reported Dec. 21 in the Panoche area of San Benito County; officials say it’s burning on private land and containment details were not available.

Seventeen people were arrested at the Great Mall in a multi-agency sweep that returned about $3,200 in stolen goods.

San Mateo County police conducted an anti-human trafficking operation, arresting a 22-year-old on pandering and weapons charges, and emphasizing survivor support.

The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for a missing 12-year-old girl, Esha Peairs, last seen in San Jose. Authorities are urging public assistance.

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday near Fremont Boulevard and Delaware Drive. Police say the driver stayed on scene and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.

The South San Francisco Police detailed an officer-involved shooting where Luis Francisco-Manzo, armed with a knife, was shot by officers but survived. An investigation is ongoing, and bodycam footage has been released.

At least three cars were found burned in San Jose's Willow Glen early Thursday; one sat in a driveway and flames did not spread to a home. Officials have not released details yet.

Roommate arrested as suspect in San Jose hit-and-run that killed Loren Badillo after initially seeking public help.

San Mateo Police Department crackdown on illegal tobacco sales at two businesses, seizing over 2,700 illicit items, as part of a broader justice grant initiative.

Police in Palo Alto arrested 63-year-old Jimmy CoseyStevens for assaulting an officer and evading arrest after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing through gates.

A 2019 San Jose traffic accident victim has died, revising that year's fatality count to 62. The male pedestrian was hit outside a crosswalk and succumbed to his injuries years later. The driver's identity and legal consequences are undisclosed.

Peter Karasev was sentenced to 10 years for bombing PG&E transformers in San Jose, California, causing widespread power outages and risking public safety.