San Jose girl's drowning raises concerns over water safety ahead of summer

The mother of an 11-year-old drowning victim says she's sounding an alarm about a popular swimming spot in southern Alameda County, that cost her daughter her life.

Middle school teacher arrested for molesting Mountain View student

A 59-year-old Sunnyvale man was arrested on Wednesday by the Mountain View Police Department on accusations he inappropriately touched a 12-year-old girl. 

Pro-Palestine protesters take over Stanford president's office

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over the Stanford president's office early Wednesday morning, drawing a large police presence in reaction and ending in 13 arrests. 

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. 

Mexicans vote in Bay Area in historic election, many chanting Claudia Sheinbaum's name

For the first time, Mexican nationals living abroad were allowed to cast votes in person and on Sunday, people lined up at polls at Mexican consulates throughout the country, including the Bay Area.

Police investigating homicide in San Jose

A person was found on the side of the road in San Jose on Sunday, and police are investigating the death as a homicide.

SUV driver dies in Palo Alto on US Highway 101

A driver whose car got disabled on the road died early Friday morning on a highway in Palo Alto after two other cars crashed into it, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Former NBA player Drew Gordon, San Jose native, dies in car crash

Former Archbishop Mitty basketball standout Drew Gordon died in a car crash in Portland, Oregon-area on Thursday, ESPN first reported. 

Escaped inmate captured in San Jose hotel with girlfriend: sheriff

An escaped inmate from San Benito County was located and captured along with his girlfriend at a hotel in San Jose on Wednesday night, sheriff's officials said.

New San Jose waterpark to open at Raging Waters site

The Bay Area's newest waterpark, CaliBunga, is set to open in June. The 23-acre park boasts as Northern California's largest water park.