San José firefighters responded to a full first-alarm house fire on the 400 block of Fieldcrest Drive; all residents were out and traffic was affected.

A woman in her 70s interrupted a Friday‑night burglary after a suspect smashed a sliding glass door; detectives are investigating.

Kurt Van Dyke, a Santa Cruz‑born surfing icon, was found dead in Puerto Viejo; Costa Rican authorities say the killing followed a break‑in and robbery.

San José firefighters knocked down a second‑alarm house fire on Endfield Way Sunday afternoon. Crews reported residents out of the home and nearby traffic impacts.

A suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting Saturday night near Alta Drive and Racine Avenue in Fremont. Police have not released details as the investigation continues.

Light rain and gusty winds today in San Jose make for a soggy commute. Wind and coastal-flood advisories run through Tuesday.

Palo Alto Unified agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit from a tenured P.E. teacher after criminal charges were dropped and an outside probe found the allegation unsubstantiated.

A Gonzales man was arrested after deputies found his wife fatally wounded at their home; investigators recovered a firearm and a knife, authorities say.

A temporary cover now protects the historic 36‑inch telescope at Lick Observatory after Christmas dome damage. Repairs will take months and the visitor center remains closed.

Rain and gusty south winds hit San Jose through midweek, with minor coastal flooding possible during high tides.

Santa Clara police say 30-year-old Ivan Santillano Batres went missing Friday from the 70 block of Monroe Street. He is considered at-risk; call 911 with tips.

Milpitas police say a 33-year-old was arrested after community-shared surveillance helped link him to September burglaries at local houses of worship.

BAAQMD’s Clean HEET grants will pay homeowners up to $10,500 to replace wood or pellet stoves with electric heat pumps; applications are open through July 14, 2026.