Federal prosecutors say a 27‑year‑old San Francisco man flew a drone over Levi's Stadium during the Nov. 9, 2025 49ers‑Rams game, climbing to roughly 2,300 feet. He's due in federal court Feb. 27, 2026 on a TFR violation that could carry jail time.

An ownership group led by Risewell Homes bought the 9.8‑acre River Oaks campus, advancing a city‑approved plan for 737 homes — but construction financing is still pending.

Three Northern California men were arrested in Nevada after detectives recovered two stolen semi-trailers and about $500,000 in cargo. The arrests followed a brief surveillance operation in Sparks.

Bloomberg reports Amazon flagged hundreds of thousands of suspected child-sex-abuse images in datasets used for AI training; child-safety groups say missing provenance makes many reports inactionable.

San José police arrested 23-year-old Benjamin Amlicke after a mother’s review of home video led investigators to allege the sexual assault of a toddler. ICAC detectives are pursuing leads and asking for tips.

San José police say 21-year-old Andrew Estrada was arrested after a probe into dozens of 'byes' graffiti tags that left hundreds of thousands in damage.

Milpitas police say a suspect was arrested after a November mailroom theft and officers recovered passports and document‑making equipment. Detectives continue to seek additional suspects.

Saratoga’s council voted 4–1 to outlaw short‑term rentals and the ads that promote them, with fines starting at $1,500. The ordinance is headed for a Feb. 4 final vote.

A new investigation matched federal and state lists and found roughly 184 California truck‑driving programs that aren’t approved by the state — and some students paid thousands. Regulators and lawmakers say a $2,500 exemption creates a dangerous loophole.

A Santa Clara man suffered broken ribs and a fractured vertebra after a group of bicyclists allegedly beat him following a collision; police are investigating.

Trustees approved roughly $7.4M in cuts last Thursday, reducing about 26.5 FTE and trimming services from nightly custodial coverage to assigned devices for younger students. District leaders say the moves are meant to shore up reserves amid slowing property‑tax growth.

A court fight over a downtown San José parcel could go to a jury this spring — and jurors may decide how much VTA must pay. The outcome could reshape a planned tower.

Palo Alto Police say a jogger struck in a collision has died and investigators are seeking witnesses.