Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose

The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.

3rd grader's artwork a winner in Hearts in San Francisco project

Ridhaan Desai loves drawing. The 8-year-old was the youngest artist to have his work selected for the 18th annual Hearts in San Francisco project, a fundraiser by the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

Sunnyvale deploys laser, crow effigies to disperse pesky bird population

Utilizing a green handheld laser pointer, a boombox, and crow effigies hung from trees, the city of Sunnyvale deployed new tactics to rid the city of the abundant crow population, which has become a nuisance during the pandemic.

Pair arrested in string of auto burglaries in Palo Alto after tracked with victim's device

The suspects, 22-year-old Azari Benjamin Mays and 21-year-old Treshawn Cortez Villegas, were arrested after one of the alleged victims was able to track their movements via an electronic device they are suspected of taking from her parked car.

VTA to require workers be vaccinated against COVID

Santa Clara County's transit agency is finalizing plans to require all workers be vaccinated against COVID.

Crash in San Jose leaves pedestrian dead, driver returns to scene

A driver initially fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian Saturday night in San Jose. After driving a short distance, he called 911 and returned to the scene.

California AG launches civil rights investigation of Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

In a rare move, the California Attorney General opened an investigation into the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office over allegations of civil rights violations related to jail conditions and resistance to lawful oversight.

Recent pedestrian and traffic collision deaths cause for concern in San Jose

San Jose Vision Zero initiative, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating fatal collisions, is concerned about the recent pedestrian fatalities and deadly traffic collisions so far this year.

Los Gatos party mom will remain in custody for now

Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Rebekah Wise said Shannon O'Connor is currently on a no bail hold and prosecutors want to keep in that way.

San Jose advocates say outdated permit requirement hinders helping feed the homeless

Many South Bay homeless advocates are questioning an old San Jose ordinance that is still on the books. Under the ordinance, a permit is required to distribute food and clothes to unhoused residents.

Santa Clara County receives $22M state grant to convert hotel into 67 housing units

Santa Clara County has received a $22 million grant from the state's Homekey program, which the county will use to purchase and convert a hotel into housing units for homeless residents.

Suspect in custody after standoff with San Jose police

San Jose police said they have taken a man into custody after a standoff at a residence on Monday.

San Jose hit-and-run victim dies week after being struck

A man in San Jose died a week after being struck in a hit-and-run by a truck as he crossed the street.