Crash in San Jose leaves pedestrian dead, driver returns to scene

A driver initially fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian Saturday night in San Jose. After driving a short distance, he called 911 and returned to the scene.

Recent pedestrian and traffic collision deaths cause for concern in San Jose

San Jose Vision Zero initiative, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating fatal collisions, is concerned about the recent pedestrian fatalities and deadly traffic collisions so far this year.

San Jose advocates say outdated permit requirement hinders helping feed the homeless

Many South Bay homeless advocates are questioning an old San Jose ordinance that is still on the books. Under the ordinance, a permit is required to distribute food and clothes to unhoused residents.

Suspect in custody after standoff with San Jose police

San Jose police said they have taken a man into custody after a standoff at a residence on Monday.

San Jose hit-and-run victim dies week after being struck

A man in San Jose died a week after being struck in a hit-and-run by a truck as he crossed the street.

San Jose orders boosters for city workers

San Jose city workers must get booster shots for the coronavirus as a condition of their employment.

Video shows suspect vehicle linked to San Jose rail station slaying

Police shared new images of a possible suspect fleeing the area of the shooting after Thomas Calamia, 49, was shot to death on May 31, 2021, near the station at West Virginia and the Highway 87 overpass.

San Jose police race to scene of latest fatal traffic collision

San Jose police raced to the scene of a fatal car accident on Wednesday, where one person died and two people were injured. 

San Jose City Council approves booster-shot requirement at city-owned facilities

San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved COVID-19 booster shot requirements to access large indoor events at city-owned buildings. The new rule impacts both city workers and the public. 

Pedestrian killed in San Jose traffic collision

San Jose police are at the scene of a fatal traffic collision where a pedestrian was killed on Tuesday.

San Jose leaders move domestic violence records request behind closed doors

San Jose claimed in a memo the incident cited by the requester does not meet the definition of a crime, and therefore she is not entitled to the footage.

Santa Clara County Office of Education, health department push to keep schools open

Santa Clara County Office of Education and the county's public health department released a joint statement Friday night making their case to keep schools open and to not revert to distance learning as the omicron variant surges. 

Two new CA Assembly bills take aim at Prop. 47 as retail robberies continue

California legislators have introduced new Assembly bills in an effort to crack down on retail theft. They're seeking harsher penalties for such crimes, often classified as misdemeanors under California's voter-approved Proposition 47.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in San Jose

San Jose police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening where a bicyclist has died. 

Police de-escalate situation, arrest man waving ax and knife by Beast Fitness San Jose

Police on Wednesday morning arrested a man – using de-escalation techniques – who had been waving an ax and a large knife at Meridian Park Plaza in San Jose.