Eight months after two Santa Rosa teenagers died from cocaine investigators say was laced with fentanyl, prosecutors have filed murder charges against a 22-year-old man accused of supplying the deadly drugs.
San Jose has claimed the top spot as the safest major city in the United States, according to a 2025 SmartAsset study analyzing 50 of the nation's largest cities. This ranking highlights the city's exceptional performance across multiple safety metrics, making it a standout choice for residents, businesses, and visitors. From low crime rates to minimal traffic fatalities, San Jose's commitment to safety enhances its appeal as a vibrant, thriving urban hub in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Anyone familiar with the way the US handled the viral outbreak - especially compared to similar countries - might not be surprised. But while the pandemic certainly contributed to a spike in deaths, expectations of a return to pre-pandemic mortality rates were smashed as number crunchers noticed a larger trend that was decades in the making. Alarmingly, the data trickling in was indicating a disproportionate rise in deaths among young Americans aged 25 to 44, encompassing millennials and some older members of gen Z.