VTA shooter detained in 2016 with "terrorism" manifesto, writings about hating his job
Bay Area law enforcement would never have been notified about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy being detained years ago with "terrorism" books because it did not appear to pose any threat to life, says the FBI.
Bay Area law enforcement would never have been notified about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy being detained years ago with "terrorism" books because it did not appear to pose any threat to life, says the FBI.
VTA shooter fired 39 rounds during attack; carried 32 high-capacity magazines
Investigators have not pinpointed an exact motive for the attack, but as more pieces fit together they have learned that Cassidy had hated his job for years.
Investigators have not pinpointed an exact motive for the attack, but as more pieces fit together they have learned that Cassidy had hated his job for years.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Pittsburg body cam video shows armed man retreat up stairs, point gun at police before being killed
Pittsburg police released body cam video and the names of the officers who killed a young father who had been banging on his ex-girlfriend's door and then pointed a gun at them while retreating up an apartment complex stairwell.
Pittsburg police released body cam video and the names of the officers who killed a young father who had been banging on his ex-girlfriend's door and then pointed a gun at them while retreating up an apartment complex stairwell.
Why did the gunman kill 9 co-workers at the San Jose VTA light rail yard before killing himself?
While a motive for the shooting has not been publicly revealed, VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's ex-wife said he had talked about killing people at work more than a decade ago.
While a motive for the shooting has not been publicly revealed, VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's ex-wife said he had talked about killing people at work more than a decade ago.
California Senate approves taking badges from bad officers
The bill is designed to stop officers who have been convicted of serious crimes or fired due to misconduct, including violating someone’s civil rights, from moving to another police department
The bill is designed to stop officers who have been convicted of serious crimes or fired due to misconduct, including violating someone’s civil rights, from moving to another police department
Caltrain offering free rides to vigil honoring victims of VTA shooting
Caltrain will provide free train rides Thursday evening to and from San Jose City Hall, where a vigil will be held honoring the victims of the fatal shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Wednesday.
Caltrain will provide free train rides Thursday evening to and from San Jose City Hall, where a vigil will be held honoring the victims of the fatal shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Wednesday.
‘Have an ice day’: Otters chill out at Oregon Zoo
The river otter residents of the Oregon Zoo were seen rolling around and chowing down in a tub of ice.
The river otter residents of the Oregon Zoo were seen rolling around and chowing down in a tub of ice.
What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
San Bruno couple says mountain lion broke into home - a cat burglar
There was a cat burglar — quite literally — in San Bruno, less than a week after another big cat sighting in San Francisco.
There was a cat burglar — quite literally — in San Bruno, less than a week after another big cat sighting in San Francisco.
Woman shot in leg while driving along I-680 in Contra Costa County
The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening, CHP said in a Facebook post.
The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening, CHP said in a Facebook post.
Suicidal man dies following struggle with Vacaville police
Sam Yasko died following a struggle with Vacaville police officers. His mother is suing the city and department alleging excessive force caused her son's death in late 2017.
Sam Yasko died following a struggle with Vacaville police officers. His mother is suing the city and department alleging excessive force caused her son's death in late 2017.
Body of missing man found inside dinosaur statue
A father and son discovered the body after noticing a rank smell emanating from the dinosaur statue.
A father and son discovered the body after noticing a rank smell emanating from the dinosaur statue.
Sausalito Art Festival canceled over homeless encampment dispute
Organizers called off the event because a new homeless encampment that has sprung up along the city's scenic waterfront could soon be moved to the festival's site.
Organizers called off the event because a new homeless encampment that has sprung up along the city's scenic waterfront could soon be moved to the festival's site.
Three Bay Area leaders reflect on a movement, change and reform since George Floyd's death
As the nation marks the somber occasion of one year since George Floyd’s murder, we asked three Bay Area leaders to reflect on the movement that followed, what’s changed and the long road ahead.
As the nation marks the somber occasion of one year since George Floyd’s murder, we asked three Bay Area leaders to reflect on the movement that followed, what’s changed and the long road ahead.
Findings show 2019 tank fire explosion in Crockett was disaster waiting to happen
In a 525-page scathing and damning report published on Tuesday, investigators found that the NuStar tank explosions and fire were a disaster waiting to happen.
In a 525-page scathing and damning report published on Tuesday, investigators found that the NuStar tank explosions and fire were a disaster waiting to happen.
Despite hot housing market, residents in a Sunnyvale community unable to attract buyers
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
San Jose, other Bay Area cities rank among top for COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.
New data shows the San Jose metro area not only had the nation's highest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19, but it’s also among the leaders for lowest rates of new cases.
New data shows the San Jose metro area not only had the nation's highest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19, but it’s also among the leaders for lowest rates of new cases.
Southwest flight attendant loses teeth after being assaulted by passenger
In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.
In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.
Berkeley Law graduate pays tribute to his mother in touching social media post
Some of life’s sweetest moments are those that mark the coming of a full circle. On Friday, when Savelle Jefferson walked across a stage to receive his degree from UC Berkeley Law, he celebrated not only his own hard work and accomplishments but also a decades ago moment, when his own mother walked the same campus, wearing a cap and gown with him in her arms.
Some of life’s sweetest moments are those that mark the coming of a full circle. On Friday, when Savelle Jefferson walked across a stage to receive his degree from UC Berkeley Law, he celebrated not only his own hard work and accomplishments but also a decades ago moment, when his own mother walked the same campus, wearing a cap and gown with him in her arms.