Frantic audio recordings detail chaos as killer carried out VTA mass shooting

Phone calls and radio recordings from the chaotic scene provide more insight into the fateful day that sent employees scrambling for safety, and left nine of them dead.

US student found dead in Russia, suspect arraigned in court

Russian news reports said Alexander Popov has been arraigned for the murder of Catherine Serou, a 34-year-old student from the U.S.

‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'

A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer. 

Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic

The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.

Tortillas thrown at team from Latino California school

A San Diego-area school district has apologized for an incident in which tortillas were hurled at a basketball team from a mostly Latino high school after a championship game.

Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.

20 rescued, 15 injured in San Francisco apartment building fire

20 tenants had to be rescued from an apartment building in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood after a fire in the building Saturday morning. 15 people were treated for injuries, and a total of 60 residents were displaced.

Brush fire blocks all southbound lanes of I-680 in Solano County at Marshview Rd.

A brush fire in Solano County blocked all southbound lanes of I-680 at Marshview Road for about two hours Friday evening. Cal Fire assisted in battling the fire estimated to be at 20 acres. 

Santa Clara County was first in California to declare Juneteenth a holiday

For the first time in Santa Clara County, most county offices were closed and employees had the day off with pay to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

Guadalupe rail yard integral to restoring VTA light rail service, agency pushes for recovery funds

In a major step following last month's mass shooting, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's board took emergency action Friday to streamline the process for repairs and for leasing new buildings. This, along with a push for state recovery funds, may help bring light rail service back soon.

Alleged DUI driver was engaged in sex act when vehicle reversed in deadly SJ crash, woman claims

The unnamed woman said she and the suspect, Alex Moreno, were being intimate last Friday when he accidentally reversed the truck at a high speed, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.

Jailed San Jose mom agrees to Vegas transfer in son’s death

Samantha Moreno Rodriguez told a judge during a virtual hearing Thursday that she won’t fight extradition in coming days to face allegations she killed and left Liam Husted where his body was found May 28 in a remote area off a highway.

Bay Area kicks off 1st official Juneteenth holiday

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, both Black women from the Bay Area, was there when President Joe Biden made the holiday official.