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.

BART Police say they arrested a person aboard a train on March 30 after a disturbance; officers found a firearm with an extended magazine and outstanding warrants. Riders are urged to report issues via BART Watch or text.

SJFD says crews responded at 10:51 a.m. to a full first‑alarm house fire on the 4900 block of Tonino Drive. All occupants were out and nearby traffic was impacted.

A Santa Clara County jury awarded $3.5M after finding a San Jose rehab failed to stop an uncertified counselor from having sex with a patient, leading to pregnancy. The verdict raises questions about staffing and oversight at small treatment centers.

San Jose police say a Flock ALPR hit led to a March 15 arrest in a mall parking lot, and officers recovered a loaded ghost gun, the department said.

The Santa Cruz Mountains sent their regards at 1:41 a.m. Thursday, and the Bay Area received them. The USGS has since walked back the magnitude — but the shaking, and the Reddit spiral that followed, were very much real.