Teacher, Coach Arrested For Sex Crimes Involving Student In SMC: Police

Investigators believe there could be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Camera Trail Leads Investigation From Burglary Scene To SMC Casino: Police

Police said footage from a home, community center and casino helped them track the man's movements and determine his identity.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Extradited From Israel To San Mateo County: Police

Police said the suspect fled the U.S. days after the crash and remained overseas for nearly nine years before being returned to face charges

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself At SMC Beach Parking Lot: Police

Officers said the man accidentally discharged a firearm while sitting inside a parked vehicle.

Fatal Highway Crash Near SFO Claims East Bay Man: Police

The 28-year-old was identified after they died in a collision on southbound U.S. Highway 101, police said.

Woman Convicted For Falsely Imprisoning SMC Teen: DA

The woman admitted to false imprisonment after prosecutors revised the charges under a plea agreement, the district attorney's office said.

Watch: Great White Shark Feeding Frenzy Prompts Bay Area Beach Warning For Swimmers

Drone footage captured several sharks feeding on a whale carcass as experts urged people to stay out of the water nearby.

Bus Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Disabled Passenger Sentenced In SMC: DA

The man was sentenced to state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger with disabilities, prosecutors said.

2 Dogs Rescued, 4 Residents Displaced As Fire Damages Multiple Apartments In SMC: FD

No one was injured, but four residents were displaced and two dogs were rescued, fire officials said.

Beachgoer Run Over By Lifeguard While Lying On Sand On SMC Beach: Police

Authorities said the victim suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

SMC Man Recruited Underage Girl For Sex Work In SF: DA

Police said the victim repeatedly asked to go home before officers stopped the vehicle.

Fisherwoman Swept Into Ocean By Sneaker Wave After Pier Closure In Pacifica: Report

The longtime angler spent seven minutes in the surf before fellow fishermen pulled her to safety with a rope.

Road Rage Suspect Points Gun At Driver In SMC: Police

Deputies said they later found suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, a firearm and illegal fireworks.

Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images Found In SMC Hotel, AZ Man Arrested: Police

Investigators said the case began after digital devices were left behind at an SFO hotel.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught In SMC: Police

Investigators located the suspects after officers ended a vehicle chase because of safety concerns, police said.

Anonymous Gun Buyback Will Be Held In SMC

Now in its ninth year, the program has collected more than 3,000 firearms since 2018, officials said.

SMC Beach Named One Of The Dirtiest Beaches In The Country

Water samples at the popular surf spot failed state health standards most of 2025, according to a new report.

Turtle Smuggling Scheme Thwarted, SMC Man Caught Bringing 300 To Asia: DOJ

The man claimed he bred the turtles to secure a permit, then bought wild-caught turtles poached from elsewhere, federal prosecutors said.

Garage Fire Displaces 3 In Pacifica, Electrical Appliance to Blame: FD

Six fire companies responded to the blaze, who kept the flames from spreading to the rest of the home.

38 Ghost Guns, 600 Rounds Of Ammunition Seized Leads To Federal Charges For SMC Man: Police

Federal charges against the man for illegal firearm possession follow a 2019 arrest that involved a pipe bomb and child endangerment.

Armed Robbery, Assault Suspects Caught In SMC: Police

Detectives recovered evidence and arrested an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old in connection with the crime, officials said.

Over 100 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In SMC Traffic Stop: Police

A suspicious car stop led to the arrest of two men and the recovery of the suspected fentanyl and over $5,000 in cash, police said.

2 Illegal Guns, 2 Arrests In Separate SMC Traffic Stops: Police

One gun was found concealed during a traffic stop, and another was seized in a hotel parking lot incident, police said.

Anonymous Threat Of Violence Called In At SMC Elementary School: Police

A phone threat prompted a lockdown and a large police response at a local elementary school, police said.

Family Searches For Former SJSU Football Player Who Went Missing In SMC: Report

The former San Jose State University football player was last seen at a shopping center after officers spoke with him, police said.

Serial Thief Stole Over $225K In Copper From SMC: Police

A 53-year-old man was arrested after investigators followed his car to a scrap facility where he sold the stolen materials, police said.

Stolen, Loaded Gun And Cocaine Found On Fleeing Man In SMC: Police

A traffic stop turned into a manhunt, leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted on felony warrants, police said.

2 Arrested With 'Ghost Guns,' Car Theft Tools In Pacifica Parking Lot: Police

Police said they saw a car illegally parked and saw a gun in plain view when they approached.

Man Threatens Home Depot Employee With Axe In SMC: Police

The suspect told the employee he was going to beat him with an ax he was carrying and threatened to bury him, police said.

Man Sentenced For Fatal Cannabis Deal In SMC: DA

A 25-year-old man received an 11-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter and robbery in the death of a 17-year-old high school student.

Man Who Murdered Girlfriend In Front Of Her Children Sentenced In SMC: DA

The 30-year-old man was convicted for the slaying after shooting her multiple times outside their home, prosecutors said.

SMC Man Arrested On Gang, Weapon Charges: Police

Another person has been arrested in connection with two separate firearm-related incidents, police said

Massive Gun, Drug Bust Follows SMC Identity Theft Investigation: Police

An arrest for drug use led to bring down a major illegal gun and drug manufacturing operation.

Man With Gun Sticking Out Of His Pants Arrested For Public Intoxication In SMC: Police

Police said they received a call about a man with a gun in the front of his pants.

Unlicensed Contractor Accused Of Scamming $2.9 Million From Older Couple In Half Moon Bay Pleads Not Guilty

The man targeted an older couple with cognitive issues, prosecutors said.

Virus Linked To Mass Die-Offs Found In CA Marine Mammals For First Time, Dozens Of Seal Pups Dead

Baby seal deaths and seizures alerted scientists to discover the outbreak at at Año Nuevo State Park officials said.

Highly Infectious Bird Flu Confirmed In Bay Area Elephant Seals

Wildlife experts are tracking the spread of a highly contagious H5N1 strain in the seal population.

4 Arrested For 2 Armed Robberies, Shooting In SMC: Police

Police said the suspects were fleeing from an armed robbery when they threatened a passing driver with a gun.

Gun, Drugs Found On Man Driving Under The Influence In SMC: Police

Police said they pulled over the driver because they suspected he was under the influence of alcohol.

Person Fatally Falls From Cliff In SMC: Police

Police initially sent out an alert stating they were shutting down the highway for a rescue operation.