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• East Palo Alto Celebrates Two Homicide-Free Years Marking Major Shift From Violent Past

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The City of East Palo Alto has reached a significant public safety milestone by recording zero homicides over the last twenty-four months. This achievement represents a dramatic tr...

• Anaheim man sentenced for Daly City grocery store wallet snatching targeting elderly shopper

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Ronald Bernal-Pacheco, 43, has been sentenced to county jail and probation after pleading no contest to charges involving the theft of a 74 year old woman's wallet at a Sprouts Far...

• Former San Mateo County charter school educator arrested for alleged sexual assault of minors

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A 31 year old former coach and program manager has been taken into custody following an investigation into illegal sexual contact with at least two students. Authorities in San Mat...