NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles

New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.

San Jose and VTA mark a grim anniversary

The City of San Jose and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) are getting ready to mark a grim anniversary. Thursday will mark one year since a disgruntled employee shot and killed nine of his co-workers at the VTA light rail yard.