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Police detectives in Palo Alto, CA have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in April 2022. The robbery took place when a man parked his car and was approached by two suspects in a black two-door vehicle, one of whom pointed a pistol at him and demanded his property. The victim handed over his wristwatch before the suspects drove away.

A visiting businesswoman named Deborah experienced a frightening break-in attempt at the Airport Holiday Inn in San Jose. The intruders used a strange device, typically employed by hotel staff for opening doors, which Deborah described as a coat hanger with attachments. She managed to stop the intruders and call for help from the hotel's front desk.

The slang term 'hella' has its origins in the Bay Area, specifically in Oakland during the mid-1970s. Linguists theorize that it first emerged within the black community and swiftly spread across Northern California. Although it may resemble 'helluva' or 'hellacious', 'hella' stands out as a versatile word, functioning as an adverb, adjective, or intensifier with meanings such as 'very', 'really', 'much', 'a lot of', and 'totally'.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - An 18-year-old woman was killed when the car she was riding in overturned and struck a concrete wall on Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose early Thursday morning. The woman was in a black Dodge Caliber being driven by an 18-year-old man who allegedly made an...

After her son Amari survived a fall from a third-floor window, Bay Area mother Vannoy McCree is dedicated to spreading window safety awareness. She has founded a nonprofit organization that organizes activities and events in the Bay Area, emphasizing the importance of securing windows and doors, particularly in high-rise buildings.

(KRON) — A woman was arrested for bringing drugs into a Redwood City jail, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) announced Thursday in a press release. Dafne Araceli Largaespada, 41, is accused of bringing drugs into Maple Street Correctional Facility on Tuesday. How Largaespada brought the drugs into the facility remains unclear. She was […]

A Mountain View man named Robert Melenudo has been arrested for alleged narcotics sales that put a young child in danger. Crime Suppression Unit detectives started investigating the possible drug sales at a home on Velarde Street.

A shooting occurred on June 7, 2023, at around 3:20 PM, in the 2000 block of Beatrice Court, resulting in the death of an adult male who was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Not every El Niño is the same, but the odds are we will see a wetter than normal winter across California.

Thieves were caught on camera stealing $50,000 worth of bikes from a family-owned business in Redwood City. The incident happened on the morning of June 1. Surveillance video showed three masked men breaking into Chain Reaction Bicycles on El Camino in Redwood City. Soon after, a fourth and then a...

A remarkable incident took place in a Palo Alto backyard on May 25th, as a bald eagle unexpectedly collided with a family home's window. Palo Alto Animal Control stated that the 45-year-old bird was most likely in pursuit of a smaller bird when it accidentally flew into the window. Initially stunned by the impact, the eagle lay in the Charleston Meadow backyard before eventually regaining its bearings and moving around.

A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing. A family of four -- parents and the twins -- were driving home from the girls' grandmother's house shortly before Christmas last year when they were struck by a car moving 100 mph, killing both parents, Gregory Ammen and Grace Spiridon, instantly. They were less than 10 minutes away from their San Carlos home at the time of the crash.

UPDATE: Isidoro has been found. (KRON) — A Mountain View man has been reported missing by police after he was seen leaving a family member’s home Thursday morning. California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for the man. Isidoro Mauricio, 76, was seen by a gardener leaving the residence on the 2000 block of Latham […]

Two people died in a small plane crash in eastern Solano County on Thursday morning, according to multiple media reports.

This report covers a selection of incidents reported from May 31 to June 6 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here. This story contains references to sexual assault.

The San Jose community came together to mourn the loss of a 15-year-old Willow Glen High School student who was fatally struck by a car near his residence. The young victim, identified as Justin Estrada, left friends, family, and fellow students grappling with the devastating news.

A 7-year-old boy was airlifted from Mount Diablo State Park to a local hospital after being bitten by a snake on a family hike Wednesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said.

Looking for something to do in the Bay Area this Juneteenth? Here's a list of events:

She died May 14 but officials have been unable to uncover her identity.

A heartbreaking murder-suicide occurred in Fremont, California on Monday, as a mother took the lives of her 1-year-old son, 4-year-old daughter, and herself. Fremont police discovered the bodies in an Inglewood Common apartment.