Steven Hurd, 63, pleaded no contest to felony sexual acts with a child 10 years old or younger on the second day of a jury trial.
Police said a car hit a gas line and set off a fire at the shopping center on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was at Monroe Park In Palo Alto. Sketch released of the suspect.
A video shows the woman appearing to jerk a cowering dog, slam it to the ground and slap it several times.
Brooks is not playing in weekend 49ers game.
Police report she drove into a strip mall and ruptured the gas line that triggered the Wednesday explosion and blaze.
The vehicle was seen on home surveillance driving up and down the street several times.
In another incident, a man was stopped for having toy grenades in his carry-on.
The child's mother, 30, from East Palo Alto, was charged.
Suspect shot himself after posting his own video of killing reporter and cameraman outside Roanoke, Va.
Authorities said Ernie Morris led his Santa Clara Co. customers to believe they were covered for auto, business or workers’ compensation.
The former city parks and rec employee is incarcerated at Elmwood in Milpitas.
The thin, white male in his 20s in SUV appeared to follow the child home from school while possibly masturbating, police said.
Receipts from area stories plus a handwritten log were found in couple's car, cops said.
The pair had receipts from major stores in the Peninsula and East Bay and were trying to steal items on the receipt to return.
Roughly 12,000 firefighters now battling 17 wildfires across California. And "fire season" hasn't even started.
Paul Ahern, 54, was declared competent to face charges for man's death near Redwood City.
Peninsula Humane Society/Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for the dog and could pursue charges against the sitter
The incident was on Melville Avenue.
The 30 year old was arrested Tuesday in Palo Alto.
The incident was Tuesday near Friendship Bridge.
The arrest happened last month but is only coming to light now. Anaheim police denied colluding with Disney to cover up the incident.
Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.
The "Angel of Grief" campus landmark was erected in 1901.
The incident was Monday night on High Street.
The 17-month-old girl from Redwood City died earlier this month.
The goal is to remind motorists to do when encountering emergency vehicles.
The 30 year old was found on a home's roof in Palo Alto.
Investigators believe the shooting was gang-related but are still working to track down the shooter.
The entire incident possibly stemmed from prostitution-related activity at the area Motel 6, police said.
One suspect died at the scene. House-to-house searches Saturday night did not turn up the accomplice, who fled on foot.
ICE officials said they arrested the five people in the North Bay, the East Bay and the Peninsula.
A manhunt is underway tonight for the male believed to be armed and dangerous and last seen on Borregas Avenue in Sunnyvale.
The graduate school of business complex is closed for the day.
The Graduate School of Business has been evacuated while police search the area.
The 50-year-old daughter called 911 to report the murder at the mobile home the two shared, police said.
A woman is in custody.
Residents in areas where coyotes live should be careful to not leave dog food or trash outside unsecured.
The 14 year old was on a bike when struck by a Mercedes that fled the scene.
Supervisors voted to request state money for the facility.