UPDATE: Massive Search Effort for Missing Redwood City Senior with Dementia: Over 150 Personnel, Drones Employed
The search for missing 79-year-old Elaine McKinley, who has dementia, intensifies with 150+ searchers and drone teams from various counties. No sightings yet, public asked to check footage.
Santa Clara Reports First Death Attributed to Drug 100 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl
Santa Clara County reported its first carfentanil-related death; officials warn of the opioid's potency and the risks of counterfeit pills. The county is raising awareness and offering resources like free naloxone.
Bay Area Tech Firms Shed Jobs Amid National Employment Growth; San Jose's NetApp Announces Layoffs
Bay Area tech companies face significant layoffs in Q1 2025, as the region loses over 11,000 tech jobs. In contrast, the U.S. economy adds 177,000 jobs in April, with an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.2%.
Santa Clara County DA Charges Four Suspects in Extensive Home Depot Burglary Spree Across Northern California
Four individuals are charged with multiple burglaries at Home Depot stores in Northern California, using a law targeting organized retail theft. They allegedly stole over $65,000 in goods, which were recovered during multi-agency raids.
Redwood City Council Greenlights Multifaceted Development: Six-Story Office and Affordable Housing with a Youth Focus on El Camino Real
Redwood City Council has approved a new development at 901 El Camino Real, featuring a six-story office building, a teen center, public space, and a separate affordable housing complex, enhancing community amenities and addressing housing needs.
UPDATE: Armed Suspect Dead After Shootout with South San Francisco Police, Officers on Leave as Investigation Ensues
A 60-year-old man died after exchanging gunfire with South San Francisco Police, who were responding to a disturbance. No officers were injured, and the investigation is ongoing.












