San Jose advances an ordinance requiring ICE agents to identify themselves during operations, advocating for transparency and accountability, with local leaders and national legislators pushing for similar mandates.

The Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit helping the homeless and maintaining urban cleanliness, is closing due to funding losses, affecting services like The Food Closet and leaving cities like Palo Alto seeking alternatives.

A jewelry store owner in Milpitas fired a gun to thwart a daytime smash-and-grab robbery by a large group, with no injuries reported. Police are seeking information.

A motorcycle crash on 280 freeway in Santa Clara County resulted in the death of the rider. The accident involved a lane-splitting Ducati motorcycle and a Dodge Ram truck.

Former preschool teacher Bush Lai was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material after a police investigation that began with cryptocurrency transactions linked to CSAM.

Kaiwen Du, 19, was arrested by the San José Police for involvement in the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, with evidence found at his home. He worked at an after-school program.

John Harris Jr. pled no contest to attempted murder and aggravated mayhem for a 1989 San Mateo cold case involving rape and stabbing. He faces 19 years to life with sentencing set for October 3, 2025.

Gilroy Police Department renews efforts to find Isabella Chaidez, wanted for a 2015 homicide tied to a robbery gone violent. Her accomplices were caught, but Chaidez remains at large.

East Palo Alto Police and Mothers Against Murder offer a $10,000 reward for information on the 2019 murder of Victor Gomez-Rios, seeking the arrest and conviction of suspect Juan Carlos Solis.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with improved cameras, battery life, and higher prices due to trade pressures; Pro models feature the A19 chip and new cameras.

Santa Clara County warns of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, urging residents to eliminate standing water and report daytime bites to combat potential disease spread.

San Mateo County supervisors plan to support California's Prop 50, aimed at combating partisan redistricting and allowing an independent commission to redraw district maps starting in 2031.

San Mateo County introduces Brixadi, a long-acting injection for opioid treatment in jails, to help reduce relapse risks and ensure continuity of care.