Man charged with making threats toward VTA employees at committee meeting
A man is charged with making criminal threats toward the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency during a committee meeting.
Remembering victims of VTA mass shooting in San Jose
It has been 6 months since the deadliest mass shooting in the Bay Area. An online ceremony was held Friday to honor the victims of that tragic day at the VTA.
No evidence of shooting after lockdown causes panic at Milpitas' Great Mall
The Great Mall in Milpitas is being searched following a police lockdown Friday evening due to an incident at a store when police were called. Police say there are no indications of a shooting or any victims.
VTA says supply-chain limits means fewer train cars in service
VTA says they simply can't get the parts they need for their light-rail trains. And that means fewer train cars in service.
Mental health policy proposals aim to prevent gun violence in San Jose
New policy recommendations are aimed at preventing gun violence in the city of San Jose by addressing mental health and wellness.
Emotional return to work this weekend for VTA light rail workers
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will resume full service across the system Saturday, nearly four months after an employee killed nine workers in a mass shooting at the Guadalupe rail yard in San Jose.
VTA light rail service to resume full operations Saturday
The entire VTA light rail system will be back on track beginning Saturday in the South Bay.
VTA light rail trains are running again with limited service
The South Bay's train service is returning to rails three months after the Bay Area's deadliest mass shooting. That means people who rely on public transportation for work can take advantage of it once again.
VTA testing out light-rail trains before allowing passengers back on board
Three months after the tragic mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in San Jose, the agency is moving toward resuming service.
VTA light-rail worker dies in apparent suicide
A Valley Transportation Authority employee who survived the light-rail yard massacre in San Jose in May has died by apparent suicide, authorities said Tuesday.
49er Faithful shows up early for preseason home opener
The San Francisco 49ers are playing their first preseason game of the year Saturday, hosting the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Levi's Stadium opens door to excited fans for first preseason game of the year
Fans watching 49ers first preseason game against the Chiefs in person on Saturday should arrive early and bring a mask.
San Jose VTA workers demand toxic work culture investigation
A petition presented on behalf of approximately 30 information technology workers who claim they experience fear, intimidation tactics and harassment from management.
US agents failed to share questioning of rail yard shooter
A report by customs agents says a gunman who killed nine co-workers at a California rail yard in May harbored "dark thoughts about harming" two specific people after his return to California from a 2016 trip to the Philippines.
VTA's light rail return plans consider balancing employees and community's needs
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's board of directors heard plans Tuesday to resume light rail service, with the goal of getting it back up and running by the end of this month.
What needs to happen before VTA light rail service returns
It’s been six weeks since the deadly mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in San Jose. The lack of the three routes linking east, west, and south San Jose is impacting riders dependent on that service.
California could award VTA $20 million in mass shooting recovery funds
Union representatives say some of the money would go towards helping the victims' families from last month's VTA mass shooting.
VTA shooting victims, local leaders unite to support gun control legislation
The families and friends of the nine Valley Transit Authority workers who were killed on May 26th are, along with local elected officials, turning their pain into purpose.
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.