A pedestrian died after a traffic incident in San José, being the city's 13th such fatality in the year. The collision involved a Toyota truck and is under investigation.

Colma police arrested Juan Smith for multiple charges, including robbery and assault with a deadly weapon, after he stole a phone, threatened individuals with a knife, and was found with what was believed to be methamphetamine.

Invasive shothole borers, small beetles capable of damaging trees, have been confirmed in San José, threatening local flora. The County of Santa Clara Agriculture Division urges public help in identifying and managing the infestation.

San Francisco man, Manuel Cortes, 71, was sentenced to eight years for child molestation, life as a sex registrant, and no contact with victim for ten years.

IKEA announces a new, smaller "Plan & Order Point with Pick-up" store in Colma, geared towards personalized consultations for home projects, with no immediate takeaway purchases.

A man was arrested by South San Francisco Police for burglary and narcotics offenses after being caught trespassing at a construction site on Dubuque Avenue.

Jonathan George Taylor, a San Francisco man, has been sentenced to 242 years to life for child molestation and sex with minors involving five victims. His abuse spanned 15 years.

The 41st Palo Alto Festival of the Arts returns featuring 250 artists, street painting, live music, and local food and drinks, with a focus on sustainability and community spirit.

Gilroy Police arrested a suspect after a car chase and crash, recovering a stolen vehicle and a discarded gun. The pursuit ended safely with the suspect detained and no injuries reported.

A Redwood City man, Fernando Torresprado, was sentenced to 90 years-to-life for child molestation after the victim, a child starting from age 6, reported seven years of abuse.

Los Altos police arrested a 40-year-old man for shoplifting at Ace Hardware and subsequent charges, including narcotics possession and parole violation, after a traffic stop and parole search.

Several arrests were made by South San Francisco Police in a hotel fraud scheme involving multiple rooms used as bases for illicit activities, including fraud, burglary, and narcotics offenses.

Santa Clara County intends to buy Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare, aiming to sustain services in East San José and integrate RMC into the county health system.