Saurabh Netravalkar: USA cricket champion and Oracle software engineer

One of the best cricket players in the United States is Saurabh Netravalkar. When he's not on the pitch, he's working at Oracle as a software engineer.

Hundreds show up for funeral of Half Moon Bay mayor's son

Hundreds of people gathered to support Half Moon Bay Mayor Joaquin Jimenez and his family Wednesday, as they prepared to bury their son Joaquin Dominik Jimenez Alvarado, 28, a popular community figure and leader of a motorcycle group who was well-loved by many in the small, close-knit city.

'Worst disaster:' Redwood City developer bemoans 8-alarm fire

The CEO of the development company that was building a 179-unit, $155-million affordable housing development near Redwood City said he was struggling after an 8-alarm fire ripped through his multi-story building. 

Massive fire at Redwood City affordable housing development

Fire crews on Monday were sent to fight a massive, eight-alarm fire in Redwood City that ripped through a $155 million- affordable housing development under construction, dashing hopes that it would be rebuilt any time soon. 

Suspected child sex trafficker arrested in San Jose, missing girl found alive in trunk

A man suspected of child sex trafficking was arrested in April, the San Jose Police Department announced on Monday. The suspect involved allegedly trafficked a girl who was reported missing from East Palo Alto. 

Kids exposed to old chemicals from SF jail had lingering symptoms

Students sickened by decades-old chemical agents during a training exercise at the nearby San Francisco County Jail last week experienced lingering symptoms, parents said.

Judge largely rejects DNA testing request by Scott Peterson in bid to prove innocence

A San Mateo County judge on Wednesday rejected all but one of convicted killer Scott Peterson's requests via the Los Angeles Innocence Project for DNA testing on certain items in hopes of proving he didn't kill his pregnant wife.

San Carlos doctor returns home after being trapped in Gaza

A doctor from San Carlos has returned home after spending several weeks trapped in Gaza. Haleh Sheikholeslami had gone on a medical mission, which was extended indefinitely after the border closed.

California lawmakers want funding to make train crossings safer

The Caltrain stop at the corner of California Drive and Broadway in Burlingame is the most dangerous crossing in California. Lawmakers want to fix that.

Half Moon Bay mayor's son dies in motorcycle accident

The 28-year-old son of the mayor of Half Moon Bay died in a motorcycle accident this weekend, leaving his family devastated. 

Peninsula town's police using trackers to thwart home burglaries

Atherton police are placing tracking devices in household items data shows is likely to be stolen 50 pre-selected homes to help thwart home burglaries. The concept is that if a thief breaks in and steals a household item, that item can be tracked, recovered and an arrest made.

Pile of cars sparked fire at Redwood City scrap metal facility

A fire that erupted at a scrap metal facility in Redwood City on Wednesday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air, originated from a pile of cars, investigators said.

Trio arrested in roofing scam that targeted elderly residents in San Mateo

Police in San Mateo said Thursday they arrested three Virginia men suspected in a roofing scam that targeted elderly residents in recent months.   

Victim tracks stolen truck to Oakland, waits hours for police response

An auto-theft victim expressed frustration with Oakland police after officers took hours to respond to the location where he tracked his stolen pickup truck.

California speeds up mental health landscape transformation

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the state is accelerating the first round of funding, made available by Prop 1, to transform the mental health landscape, focusing on the most seriously ill and unhoused people.