San José Police Arrest Four Suspects Charged with March Homicide Amidst Gang Violence Concerns
San José Police arrested four men for a homicide on March 9, where a shooting victim later died. Officials suggest gang violence as the cause. The investigation is ongoing, with public assistance requested.
SamTrans Endorses State Senate Bill 63 to Secure Future Bay Area Transit Funding
SamTrans backs SB 63, supporting a regional transit funding measure and aiding Caltrain with potential $135 million annual revenue for San Mateo County by 2031.
Stanford University to Lay Off 300+ Employees Amid Budget Cuts Blamed on Federal Policy Changes
Stanford University is laying off over 300 employees due to budget cuts prompted by changes in federal policies, including increased taxes on university endowments. These measures affect academic freedom and have significant local economic impacts.
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Assault for Vehicle Ramming Incident in San Mateo
Kentucky man Frank Falcone pleaded guilty to assault for ramming a car over high beam use in San Mateo. He believed the lights' brightness and "radiation" warranted his response. Sentencing is set for October 7.
San Carlos Man Pleads No Contest in Theft Case, Faces Trial for Separate Redwood City Target Robbery
Jonathan Lee Mackey pleads no contest to theft and prepares for a separate trial for another robbery at a Redwood City Target. He has a criminal history involving theft and was previously shot during an altercation at Home Depot.
San Mateo Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested, Charged with Vehicle Theft and Leaving Scene of Multi-Car Damage
Miguel Garcia was arrested in San Mateo for hit and run and vehicle theft after a series of crashes involving a stolen car. Police suggest alcohol may have contributed to the incident.
San José Police Department Unveils New Gang Incident Dashboard to Boost Transparency and Public Safety Efforts
San José Police Department has launched a Gang Incident Dashboard to provide updated information on gang activity and support community-led solutions to gang violence, in collaboration with the San José Youth Empowerment Alliance.












