A San Jose widow says she wired about $972,000 to an online suitor who promised crypto gains; ChatGPT later warned her it was a scam. The case highlights romance-to-crypto fraud tactics.

A man was arrested after a restaurant fire on W. John Street in downtown San José. Investigators say arson and police intelligence units worked together to identify a suspect.

A photo of students forming a swastika on Branham High’s football field and an antisemitic caption spread online. School officials say they are investigating and condemned the act.

San Mateo Police arrested Valissa Guzman Lopez for vehicle vandalism, theft, and burglary at Hillsdale Mall. She was caught before fleeing with stolen items and booked into county jail.

A family’s federal wrongful-death suit says prison staff failed to stop a brutal April attack at Salinas Valley State Prison — then footage of the killing showed up online.

A Stanford lab just cracked the problem that's been keeping quantum computers locked in energy-guzzling deep freezers. The room-temperature device could slash the enormous cooling costs that have made quantum computing impractical for all but the biggest tech players.

A modest home in West Atherton sold for nearly $9.5 million, mostly for its valuable land, reflecting the high demand in Bay Area real estate, particularly in affluent neighborhoods.

BART earmarks $12M for San Mateo County station improvements, including LED lighting, roof repairs, and station cleanups, to enhance rider experience and station functionality.

A mother and her baby died in a fiery crash on Highway 87 in San Jose involving their Lexus and two Teslas. The family seeks support via GoFundMe, while investigations continue.

A Pacifica man accused of killing a San Mateo woman and posting a Facebook video has been held to answer after a conservatorship office found him competent.

San Mateo County officials prepare to tackle human trafficking, coordinating inter-agency efforts, ahead of major sports events like the Super Bowl and World Cup.

San José State dismissed tenured Justice Studies professor Sang Hea Kil after her participation in pro‑Palestinian protests. Academic groups say the move threatens tenure protections as Kil fights back.

A woman was struck and killed on northbound US-101 near San Antonio Street in San Jose early Friday. CHP says the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating.