The latest case involved three sex crimes committed against a woman during a massage session.
A routine inspection led authorities back to a theft reported more than three decades ago.
The incident began with an attempted alcohol theft before a struggle with a store clerk, police said.
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Supervisors backed new safety rules after a chain-reaction crash involving an e-bike killed a 4-year-old boy, officials said.
The sheriff’s office will screen drivers for impairment and license violations during an enforcement operation.
The early-morning crash forced a road closure before police announced the area had reopened.
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The judge rejected the former chancellor's bids for a new trial and reduced charges before sentencing him on eight felony convictions.
Deputies responded to a report of a man carrying a handgun in public and searched the surrounding area.
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The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from August 3 to August 6, 2026.
Police alerted the public about scenario training underway at a local market.
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Police said the man exposed himself in view of adults and children.
"There're kids out there that needed love and a steady home," said Betsy Franklin.
He now faces charges of meeting a minor for lewd purposes and arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, authorities said.
Fire officials said crews have extinguished the blaze, but the damaged building remains unsafe as inspections begin.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from July 27 to August 2, 2026.
The student earned a team world title and multiple individual medals while competing against students from around the globe.
The judge rejected the former chancellor's expressions of remorse for tax fraud and perjury convictions, according to a local report.
The teen had been submerged for at least two minutes in the lagoon area of the beach, according to Cal Fire CZU.
Police said the suspect fled after being confronted by store employees before officers tracked him down and recovered merchandise.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from July 20 to July 26, 2026.
Police said neighbors' quick reporting helped officers interrupt the break-in and recover burglary tools and suspected stolen property.
Police said the suspect fled a traffic stop, discarded a loaded handgun and was captured while hiding in a residential driveway.
The investigation found that the homeowner had recently died and the residence was vacant.
Prosecutors said the fatal shooting was retaliation for a 2019 arson that killed one defendant's grandmother.
More than 230 kids received books and hands-on activities designed to keep learning going while school is out.
Witnesses reported suspicious activity and provided a vehicle description that helped officers locate stolen packages, police said.
An 18-year-old briefly ran from officers before he was arrested after police tracked the suspects to a nearby shopping center.
Prosecutors said the 75-year-old used a pellet rifle to kill the protected bird from his backyard.
The vehicle struck a light pole before catching fire, police said.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from July 6 to July 12, 2026.