The Santa Clara Police Department is seeking help to find missing 17-year-old Maxwell "Max" Bennett-Wamble, last seen on September 4th. He's 6'3", 200 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair, and was wearing a black tank top, blue jeans, and black boots.

A fire in San Mateo required firefighters to rescue an elderly person; two were hospitalized, while a third escaped. The fire originated on a patio and spread to the attic.

SamTrans experienced a significant reduction in bus services due to a sick-out by 30% of its drivers, affecting commuters in San Mateo County, although school and paratransit services remain unaffected.

Ricky Pearsall of the 49ers returned to practice shortly after being shot, with the alleged shooter charged with attempted murder. Coach Shanahan and GM Lynch expressed support and projected Pearsall's season play.

Santa Clara County officials arrested a man for illegal firearms and explosives manufacturing after Deputy Colla's investigation led to a search warrant and the man's apprehension.

A 3-alarm fire ravaged a San José strip mall, impacting eight businesses and prompting partial road closures; no injuries were reported as the cause remains under investigation.

Amerlinda Mendoza is charged with embezzlement and identity fraud after an investigation linked her to financial crimes that contributed to her employer's bankruptcy.

Verkada Inc. agreed to a $2.95 million settlement and improved data security practices after allegations of unlawful email use and poor data protection, per the Justice Department.

A 22-year-old man from Palo Alto was arrested for making violent threats against two political figures via Instagram and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

A motorcyclist died in a collision on Old Bayshore Highway, San Jose, after hitting a semi-truck while lane-splitting. This marked the city's 35th traffic death in 2024.

Convicted of grand theft by fraud, Dennis Fountaine, 67, is sought as a fugitive after failing to appear for his sentencing in Santa Clara County for a $350,000 scam.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office concluded an investigation into a fatal car-bicycle collision, charging Mesfin Mekonnen with vehicular manslaughter due to driver distraction.

The San José Police arrested two men for their roles in a July shootout at a car show, with charges of attempted murder and accessory to attempted murder.