Decades In Prison For 'Party Mom' Who Threw Drunken Sex Parties For Teens In Bay Area: Report

She was convicted on more than 60 counts after hosting alcohol-fueled sex parties for underage teenagers at her home, prosecutors said.

Survivors Confront Bay Area 'Party Mom' As Sentencing Begins In South Bay: Report

The Los Gatos mother known as the "Party Mom" faces between 30 and 50 years in prison, officials said.

There Was No Escape From Bay Area 'Party Mom,' Teen Testifies: Report

The teen testified in the trial of the 50-year-old mom accused of furnishing alcohol to minors and child molestation, prosecutors said.

Bay Area 'Party Mom' Accused Of Pressuring Teens To Engage In Drunken Sex Acts At Secret Parties: Report

A witness said at trial the "Party Mom" and a large group of drunk teens turned a beach house into an "Animal House."

2 Bodies Discovered By CHP In Pickup Truck

The case is being investigated as a double homicide.

$1,600 Worth Of Deodorant Stolen From Los Gatos Grocery Store: Police

Two men grabbed garbage bags off a shelf and filled the bags with deodorant, then walked out of the store, according to police.

3 Hikers Rescued, Including 2 Children, At Big Basin: Police

The two young children were starting to suffer from hypothermia before they were rescued, according to California Highway Patrol.

South Bay Mountain Community Creates Secondary Evacuation Route, Saying County Hasn't Helped

When the lightning began striking, then starting the massive CZU Complex inferno, some of the spot fires began near Aldercroft Heights.

Teacher Arrested For Alleged Sexual Relationship With Student: Police

He was also a sports mentor and athletic director who worked at multiple different schools in Santa Clara County.

Human Trafficking Suspect Arrested In San Jose

Police allege a 23-year-old San Jose man was trafficking a 16-year-old, who authorities rescued last week.

San Jose Police To Retest 100s Of Rape Kits

The city received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance to generate new leads in sexual assault cold cases.

Man Whose Car Went Down Embankment Identified

A 65-year-old Los Gatos man has been identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office.

Driver Killed In Los Gatos Crash

The wreck happened near Highways 85 and 17.

Former South Bay Coach Arraigned On Federal Child Porn Charges

Prosecutors allege a former coach and teaching assistant at a Christian high school paid students to create child sexual abuse material.

Superior Court Warns Of Jury Duty Scams In SCC

Officials said scammers are using sophisticated tactics, including sending manipulated images and impersonating court officers.

Santa Clara County Ex-Officers Boast About Jail Beatings: Report

A previous county report described occasions where deputies used elevators to brutalize incarcerated people due to the lack of cameras.

CHP Cruiser Struck On Highway 17 Amid Uptick In Crashes

There were over a dozen crashes on a small stretch of Highway 17 in recent days, including one that left a CHP vehicle damaged.

ME Seeks Help Identifying Man Found Dead In San Jose

The medical examiner's office is seeking assistance in identifying a man who died in San Jose earlier this year.

San Jose Police Union Office Manager Pleads Guilty To Drug Smuggling

According to federal prosecutors. the woman admitted to importing thousands of doses of the opioid Tapentadol over a 17-month period.

Explosives Arsenal, Guns Seized During San Jose Raid: DA

Prosecutors allege several pounds of explosives were discovered during an early morning raid, along with heroin and illegal firearms.

Bay Area's Infamous Pillow Case Rapist To Be Set Free

Despite objections from officials who believe serial rapist Christopher Hubbart​ remains a threat to the community, he will be freed.

Sex With A Minor Sting: 4 Men Arrested After Arranging Meetups: PD

Police say the Bay Area men traveled from different cities to commit sex acts with a minor. Their online communications were with detectives

SJ Cold Case Murder Suspect Killed By FBI In 2007: DA

Detectives determined a teen suspect who disappeared after a 1991 killing was living under a different name in Ohio when he was killed.

2 Arrested In San Jose After 2020 Shooting: Police

Investigators allege one man was responsible for the fatal shooting of a man in a car, and the other is accused of aiding in the crime.

Former Jail Guards Plead Guilty In Fatal Beating Of SCC Inmate: DA

Michael Tyree was being housed in the main jail while awaiting bed space at a mental health facility when he was brutally beaten to death.

Car Dealer Fined $290K Over Hazardous Waste: DA

Prosecutors alleged a car dealer operating in Santa Clara County and across NorCal improperly disposed of waste and customer records.

Los Gatos Senior Living Company Settles Asbestos Violations For $1.1M

The DA's office said the company cooperated with the investigation, and authorities do not believe anyone was exposed to asbestos.

San Jose To Pay Man $12M After He Spent 17 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned

Cellphone data revealed the man was in another city when the shooting for which he was convicted occurred, according to The Mercury News.

Felipe Fire Burns Nearly 20 Acres In Santa Clara County

A fire southwest of San Jose burned 20 acres over the weekend.

Public Safety Career Fair Planned This Weekend In The South Bay

Dozens of police and fire agencies from around the region are recruiting and will host a career fair Saturday in the South Bay.

SCC Wildfire Preparedness Workshop Planned This Weekend

The Santa Clara County Fire Department will share a few ways to plan for fire season on Wildfire Preparedness Day.

Bay Area HGTV Star Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Schemes

The Los Gatos man was convicted of diverting investors' money to fund a lavish lifestyle and siphoning millions on overbudget remodels.

Bay Area Teacher, Coach Accused In Sexual Assault Of Student: Police

Police announced two unrelated arrests of male teachers following reports of sexual assault and other inappropriate contact.

2 Arrested In Latest VTA Copper Theft: Police

Officials said two dozen copper thefts have been reported around VTA tracks this year, causing hundreds of thousands in damages.

San Jose Clerk Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minor: Police

SJPD officers and ABC agents supervised a minor as they attempted to buy alcohol at seven retail locations Tuesday, police said.

Shooting Suspect Arrested In San Jose

Investigators allege the man seriously injured a victim earlier this month in a targeted shooting in unincorporated San Jose.

SJ Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In Santa Clara: Police

Investigators in San Jose allege a man suspected in two armed robberies last month was in custody for a burglary case in Santa Clara.

Suspects Arrested In 2 San Jose Stabbing Deaths

Homicide detectives have made arrests in two fatal stabbing cases in San Jose, police said Monday.

2 Workers Burned By Power Line Rescued By SJFD

Fire crews worked with PG&E and SJPD to reach two men who were burned by a power line while working in a bucket lift 40 feet in the air.

San Jose Taps Fresh Grant To Fund Youth Alcohol Prevention Work

The grant helped pay for a recent operation that led to the arrests of two people accused of buying alcohol for minors.