San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan supports Proposition 36 to balance treatment with accountability in handling nonviolent drug and theft crimes, countering issues related to Proposition 47.

A San Jose Police Department officer faces charges of felony domestic violence and weapon discharge, accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend and other violent acts over a year.

Santa Clara County reports two cases of West Nile virus in 2024, with one patient recovering and the other, an immunocompromised person, deceased. Local mosquitos have tested positive for the virus.

Police in Redwood City are seeking help to identify a male suspect in two elder abuse incidents and have released a photo. The public is advised to report sightings and not to approach him.

Critical sports equipment was stolen from Santa Teresa High School's storage, prompting police investigation and community fundraising for replacements.

The Mountain View Fire Department responded to an electrical fire caused by an overheated component, with 25 employees evacuating prior to their arrival. The incident resulted in an estimated $200,000 in damage.

Three former corrections officers pleaded guilty to a 2015 fatal inmate beating, facing up to 11 years in prison. Their second-degree murder convictions were overturned due to a change in state law.

San Jose Police recently seized illegal firearms and drugs during traffic stops, highlighting issues with ghost guns and showcasing the effectiveness of their FTO Program.

Omeed Sean Adibi is sentenced to 16 years for vehicular assault and hit-and-run, injuring four teens in San Mateo County.

Isaiah Tone Reupena was sentenced to life without parole plus 25 years for the first-degree murder of rapper Cutty Banks.

Multiple vegetation fires broke out near Campbell and Hamilton Avenues along Highway 17. The Santa Clara County Fire Department responded, halting the fires and limiting damage. The cause is under investigation; no injuries were reported.

An Oakland science teacher and his friend encountered a 14-foot great white shark while kayaking in Half Moon Bay. The peaceful encounter was captured on video and widely shared on social media.

Special Reserve Officer Stephen Clark received the Medal of Valor posthumously for his brave actions during a 1956 racetrack crash, which claimed his life.