A judge allowed foreign rape convictions to be used as prior strikes in a San Jose case, dramatically increasing the possible sentence under California law.

Bay Area CARE Court filings numbered in the hundreds but only a sliver turned into care agreements. Counties and advocates blame narrow rules and scarce housing.

San Mateo police arrested Carron Patterson after a traffic stop revealed illegal firearms and drugs in his vehicle, leading to multiple serious charges.

A San Mateo traffic stop uncovered a Glock fitted with a multi-burst trigger and suspected narcotics; an 18-year-old Belmont man was arrested. Police issued an advisory.

Gov. Newsom unveiled Quantum California at UC Berkeley, pairing new law and $4 million to turn quantum research into jobs and companies across the state.

Judge Ramon's release of murder suspect Vicente Aguilera in Santa Clara leads to conflict between the DA and the court, raising issues of bail reform and public safety.

Gilroy Police investigate after a teen found a razor blade in a candy bar from trick-or-treating; they urge public vigilance and to report any tampering.

San Jose police issued an advisory for missing girls Mya Catacutan, 13, and Camila Toscano, 14, last seen on November 6; authorities seek public assistance.

IBM and Infineon are laying off over 100 tech workers in the Bay Area, adding to the region's tech job cuts. IBM's layoffs are part of a global workforce reduction, which could result in around 2,700 jobs lost worldwide.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has shortlisted three candidates for sheriff, to replace ousted Sheriff Christina Corpus, with a term expiring in 2028.

Police found a man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in South San Francisco after a welfare check and evacuation involving a SWAT team; no public threat exists.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches "AI for All," partnering with tech giants to offer free AI education to residents, aiming for equality and preparation for the AI-driven future.

Stanford Health Care paused new Medicare telehealth bookings amid the federal shutdown, affecting many Peninsula seniors and prompting scheduling changes.