Railroad 'quiet zone' approved for San Jose
Federal regulators approve railway "quiet zone" for San Jose; trains no longer required to sound horns on a 1.8- mile stretch of track through residential areas of San Jose.
DA declines to charge woman after boyfriend shot to death in San Jose
The Santa Clara County District Attorney declined to charge a woman arrested on suspicion of killing her boyfriend.
VTA workers construct 'eternal flame' memorial for coworkers killed in mass shooting
Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard that claimed 10 lives. To honor those coworkers, a group of employees constructed a special tribute — an eternal flame.
Colleagues mourn death of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center doctor
Colleagues at Santa Clara County Medical Center in San Jose are mourning the loss of the chief of nephrology after he died recently.
San Jose police chief proposes 7-point plan for department reform amid instances of misconduct
Outside San Jose police headquarters Wednesday, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined police command in announcing a plan in their search for a solution to recent misbehavior by some officers.
Former champion Brandi Chastain reacts to news of equal pay for men's and women's national soccer teams
In a landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer, the men's and women's national teams will receive equal pay. This comes after a years-long fight on behalf of the women's players.
San Jose police chief, mayor address department's troubles
The San Jose Police Department has been hit by a slew of internal scandals as well as a spike in homicides.
Man shot to death at park in San Jose; 3rd homicide this week
A man who was shot at Zolezzi Park has died, San Jose police said on Wednesday, bringing this year's homicide count to 11 and marking the third homicide this week.
Electric vehicle new registrations jump 60% in 1st quarter of 2022
Over 135,000 people bought an electric car in the first three months of this year.
Environmental upgrade for South Bay sewage plant
Upgrade to South Bay sewage plant should reduce odors and improve environment
Woman charged with posing as a dental hygienist for years in the South Bay
Santa Clara County prosecutors on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 50-year-old woman suspected of illegally posing as dental hygienist for years in the South Bay.
Girlfriend arrested for boyfriend's homicide in San Jose double shooting
San Jose police arrested a 41-year-old woman in connection with the homicide of her boyfriend in what was first reported as a double shooting near the state university.
Minivan driver kills elderly man in San Jose parking lot
A Toyota minivan driver struck and killed an elderly man who was walking through a parking lot in San Jose, police said.
San Jose apartment building catches on fire
A 2-story apartment building was burning in San Jose on Tuesday on the 1500 block of Fitchville Ave, the city's fire department said.
K-9s in question: Bay Area police dogs bite with little consequence
Police dog bites can cause severe injuries but there has never been any legislation proposed or passed in California to regulate K-9s. In the Bay Area, San Jose police lead the pack with the most number of dog bites.
How overturning Roe vs Wade may impact the foster care system
As the abortion rights debate continues, children’s services agencies are talking about the impact overturning Roe vs Wade could have on the child care system.
Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez was denied bail a second time on Monday, after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.
Police investigate double shooting near San Jose State University
A man and a woman were shot near the San Jose State University campus on Monday morning, not too far from the site of two other recent shootings.
BB gun scare prompts lockdown at high school in San Jose
A San Jose high school was placed on lockdown Friday after a student was believed to have brought a firearm to school, which later turned out to be a BB gun, police said.
Disturbing details emerge after San Jose police officer arrested for masturbating at family's home
San Jose Police Officer Matthew Dominguez, arrested for masturbating during a call, took an interest in the 23-year-old daughter after her family called for help to deal with her mentally ill brother.