At first, authorities didn’t know the material they were dealing with before identifying the substance as bear spray.

An apparent hazardous-materials incident at an apartment building Monday afternoon prompted evacuations and medical treatment for some residents, authorities said. The incident was ...

More than a year after Santa Clara County launched a new state-mandated program to treat people with severe mental illness, ...

Police and fire officials are at a four-story apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Avenue working to identify the hazardous material.

Omar Torres, the first openly gay Latino elected to the San Jose City Council, was arrested and convicted of child sexual abuse, raising questions about the justice system's handling of victims of ...

Shannon O’Connor faces a larger possible sentence after a judge found she preyed on vulnerable victims by planning alcohol-fueled teen parties that led to sexual assaults and injuries.

More than a year after Santa Clara County launched a new state-mandated program to treat people with severe mental illness, ...

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the in-custody death of a 37-year-old Oakland woman at Santa Rita Jail.

Santa Clara has joined a growing number of Bay Area cities pursuing policies aimed at eliminating traffic deaths. The Santa Clara City Council voted early Wednesday morning to adopt the city’s Vision ...

Santa Clara Police Department Chief Lonnie Sandoval was made aware by the Santa Clara Post Office Postmistress of smoke and a fire alarm at the post office. According to Chief Sandoval, camera footage ...

Shannon O’Connor faces a larger possible sentence after a judge found she preyed on vulnerable victims by planning ...

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and GIFFORDS hosted the “Safer Together” Gun Violence Restraining  Order Symposium ...