Palo Alto Police arrested Thomas Albert Yencken for prowling and other misdemeanors after he entered an occupied home, claimed it was a mistake, and fled.

A juvenile is in custody after a violent assault in Moss Beach, where an 18-year-old male sustained significant head and facial injuries. The incident is under investigation and appears to be isolated, with no ongoing public safety threat.

Tiburon police arrested a suspect after a chase involving a stolen Subaru SUV, recovering drugs, and burglary tools from a backpack the suspect tried to dispose of. The suspect has been charged with multiple offenses.

Two suspects were arrested for a break-in at Hatch Elementary School in Half Moon Bay after deputies responded to an alarm. The suspects, on probation and found with a knife, drugs, and a loaded pellet gun, face burglary and other charges.

Pedro Jesus Bernabe-Vazquez was arrested for DUI after hitting a parked car in Pacifica; no injuries were reported. The Pacifica Police seek additional information.

Three men were arrested in San Mateo County for a roofing scam targeting the elderly, involving overcharging and incomplete work under fraudulent company names.

A San Jose boxing instructor is charged with multiple sex crimes, with past misconduct for context, and the DA seeks more information from potential victims.

Jon M. Chu directs "Wicked" and balances fatherhood while anticipating the sequel and other projects. He reflects on his Bay Area upbringing and passion for film.

Fatal collision at Santa Clara Univ.: An 18-year-old student was killed by a vehicle near the campus. The driver, sober at the time, is cooperating with SCPD's investigation.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces calls for resignation over using homophobic slurs and directing an undersheriff improperly, while the Board of Supervisors considers a charter amendment for her removal.

A man is in critical condition after a Redwood City shooting, with one adult and one minor arrested in connection with the incident and related events.

A San Mateo couple was arrested for suspected narcotics sale following a traffic stop where officers found drugs, paraphernalia, and cash in their car.

Attempted shoplifting in Redwood City ended with the store attendant shooting himself by accident after confronting the suspects with a legally owned firearm.