CHP issued a Silver Alert for missing 68-year-old Sandra Payton in San Jose; she's 5'6", 120 lbs, with brown hair and eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and gray clothing.

San Bruno Police reported progress in a 1981 cold case involving an infant found dead at Buckeye Park, with help from genetic genealogy identifying the family. They seek public tips and offer anonymous reporting channels.

A candle caused a fire in a Cupertino apartment during Diwali celebrations, displacing about 12 people and injuring one. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze to one unit.

Man, 66, gets six years for a peaceful yet unusual bank robbery in Redwood City, awaiting arrest post-robbery.

Santa Clara Police is seeking help to find missing at-risk teen Victor Yao, last seen October 17 on Warburton Ave.

Two men were arrested for robbery in Burlingame after they stole a backpack and suitcase, were tracked via ALPR, and eventually apprehended in Richmond.

A retrial jury convicted Paul Zumot of the 2009 murder and arson of Jennifer Schipsi, with the verdict on the crime's anniversary. He faces sentencing in 2025.

Louis Sale was denied parole for a fatal 2016 DUI crash, and his next hearing is set for three years later. He had a .15% BAC when he caused Vivaldo Braga Veloso Jr.'s death.

An elderly cyclist died from injuries sustained when struck by a car on Foothill Expressway; the nonagenarian driver cooperated with Palo Alto police, who rule out drugs or alcohol.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a garbage truck in San José, marking the city's 29th traffic fatality in 2025. The accident occurred early morning and is under investigation.

A Honda Civic crashed and caught fire on I-280 near Los Altos Hills; the driver escaped, and no injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished the blaze.

San José police arrest Raymundo Villareal for a series of gang-motivated vandalism incidents, bolstering efforts to maintain clean and safe neighborhoods.

San José Police arrested Michael Alvarez for attempted murder after a standoff. He is accused of a September shooting and was found with an illegal firearm and narcotics.