Newly released bodycam video shows what led up to police fatally shooting carjacking suspect...
The San Jose Police Department released bodycam video Sunday showing what led up to the January fatal shooting of a carjacking suspect who led police on a chase across several South Bay cities.
Milpitas’ lesser-known boba tea shops ranked by taste, cost, overall impression
Milpitas is the perfect place for boba lovers. At least one boba shop can be found in every shopping complex. As an avid boba drinker, I decided to expand my palate and try out some new shops. I went to three new shops to test out their drinks: Fantasia, Orange...
Mystery Helicopter Overhead at Midnight
As I was winding down for the night, a loud thumping noise resonated from above. I peeked out of my window, only to see a helicopter circling overhead, its searchlight combing through our Palo Alto neighborhood.
South Bay Shock as Appeals Court Tosses Sierra LaMar Murder Conviction
In a stunning turn in one of the South Bay’s most closely watched cases, a state appeals court last Friday overturned the first-degree murder conviction of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the 2012 disappearance of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, reopening a legal saga that many thought was settled years ago. The decision could...
County residents notified of “Erin Brockovich chemical” in drinking water
The San Lorenzo River is the City of Santa Cruz’s largest water source. It represents about 45% of the water supply. (Kara Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local) SANTA CRUZ COUNTY >> Since California’s new regulations for the water contaminant chromium six went into effect in October 2024, many Santa Cruz County...
San Jose Moves to Rein in Flock Cameras, Joining in Backlash Amid Privacy Concerns
The San Jose Police Department wants to rein in its Flock automated license plate reader cameras, but is opting to maintain its contract with the company, reports Robert Salonga in The Mercury News. “In a policy memo released Thursday, SJPD Chief Paul Joseph asks the City Council to shrink the...
California teen accused of 3D-printing 27 ghost guns
CALIFORNIA – A California teen is facing charges for manufacturing ghost guns in his bedroom, Santa Clara County district attorney Jeff Rosen announced February 26. A ghost gun is a privately made firearm, often without a serial number, making it difficult to trace.
Zoomin’ with Zoe: Texas region records all-time, hottest winter temp in the U.S.
On Feb. 26, a Texas region recorded the all-time hottest winter temperature in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, San Jose is seeing an average of 13 additional unusually warm days each winter.
Bay Area health officials warn of measles exposure at Panda Express
A person with measles went to a Bay Area Panda Express two days in a row.
Study Shows Alameda County Resentencing Program Saves Millions, Reduces Incarceration and Recidivism
A recent report from the UC Berkeley School of Law Criminal Law and Justice Center concludes that prosecutor-initiated resentencing in Alameda County has reduced thousands of years of incarceration and generated tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in projected savings to the State of California, while presenting...
