Ex-San Jose councilman Omar Torres was convicted of child molestation from incidents beginning when the victim was four. Simultaneously, San Jose officials face allegations of using racial slurs in texts.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's Pay for Performance proposal, linking city official pay to city goals, faces criticism and concerns for pressuring unanimity among council members.

New ember-risk map and AI sensors are being used in the Bay Area to improve wildfire detection and prevention, utilizing satellite imagery and pattern recognition for early alerts.

San José Police arrested Pablo Chan for two sexual assaults after a female survivor reported an attack on Los Gatos Creek Trail. He was detained with the help of community and police collaboration.

An attack at a Redwood City Pride event led to minor injuries and the arrest of two juveniles for suspected hate crimes involving fireworks and homophobic slurs.

A wheel caused a multi-car crash on Interstate 280; the Santa Clara County Fire Department responded and emphasized vehicle maintenance and road safety. No serious injuries were reported.

Sheriff Christina Corpus named Sergio Enriquez the new Assistant Sheriff for Operations of San Mateo County, highlighting his extensive experience and achievements in law enforcement.

Alum Rock Union School District partners with SJECCD to offer middle school students college credits, starting a dual enrollment program to advance educational opportunities and support underrepresented students in college readiness and achievement.

San José Police's Operation Coast to Coast led to multiple arrests and rescues in a national anti-human trafficking effort, with two individuals charged following brothel investigations.

San José Police arrested a couple for embezzlement and conspiracy, involving theft of funds from a casino. The suspects, Ellen and Mark Mangundayao, allegedly stole chips and cash, with over $85,000 recovered so far.

Deputy catches a man with stolen vehicle and copper, who also tried smuggling drugs into jail. Andrew Reyes faces multiple charges including auto theft.

A former affordable housing site in Downtown San Jose may become a tech hub for AI research, with plans for an eight-story facility, including office labs and a data center.

Stanford sophomore Aradshar Chaddar died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his electric bike. The university community grieves and offers support resources.