Gilroy Residents Plagued by Rising Mail Theft and Check Fraud, Police Advise Vigilance and Secure Alternatives
Gilroy residents face increased incidents of mail theft and check fraud. Police and Postal Inspectors investigate, urging the public to use digital transactions and preventative measures like black gel ink.
Google Agrees to $28 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Bias in Pay, Promotions
Google agrees to a $28 million settlement in a lawsuit over claims of racial discrimination in pay and promotion, particularly against Hispanic and Indigenous employees, while denying wrongdoing.
Man Sentenced to 16 Years to Life for Second-Degree Murder in East Palo Alto, Accomplice Receives 6-Year Term
Wilmer Vasquez Amador was sentenced to 16 years to life for the second-degree murder of Abner Oswaldo Najeraxol after a drunken dispute in East Palo Alto in 2022. Co-accused Ceferino Vasquez Lopez received a six-year term for voluntary manslaughter.
Exclusive $32 Million "Modern Barn" Estate Hits Market in Atherton, America's Priciest ZIP Code
Two luxury homes in America's priciest ZIP code, Atherton, CA, are listed for $32 million, featuring modern amenities, sustainable design, and lavish interiors targeting Silicon Valley elites.
UPDATE: Investigation Launched as Inmate Convicted in Fatal Redwood City Street-Racing Crash Found Unresponsive at San Mateo County Jail
Inmate Kyle Vincent Harrison was found unresponsive at Maple Street Correctional Center and later pronounced dead, marking the sixth inmate death since Sheriff Corpus took office. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of death.
Santa Clara County Court Rejects VTA's Injunction Bid Amid Ongoing Transit Strike
A judge denied VTA's request for an injunction to stop a transit worker strike due to procedural issues, leaving the strike unresolved. The union and VTA differ on wage increases and contract language for dispute resolution.












