6 charged with hate crimes in robberies targeting Asians

San Jose police on Wednesday announced the arrest of six men who allegedly committed dozens of robberies, burglaries and thefts since last year, including many that targeted people of Asian descent.

San Jose police recover 1,000 catalytic converters, make 15 arrests

Police data shows 84 catalytic converters were stolen in 2019, 724 were stolen in 2020 and 1,087 were stolen in the first 10 months of 2021.

San Jose police remain on school campuses under new district agreement

Officers can be hired to provide security for school-related events such as sports events, school dances and graduations. Officers will not be used to supervise students during the school day.

Man dies after being struck by vehicle in San Jose

A man struck by a vehicle last weekend in San Jose has died, marking the 22nd pedestrian to die in a traffic collision on San Jose city streets in 2021.

Pedestrian killed in San Jose hit-and-run crash

Police are at the scene of a fatal collision where a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run Monday evening. 

New video shows jewelry store theft in San Jose

Video shows 4 suspects using a hammer to break into the glass cases at a jewelry store in Eastridge Mall.

Homeless students' needs at center of rally at San Jose State University

Despite progress, San Jose State University and one of its student groups are at odds over how best to serve those affected by homelessness.

Homicide suspect and accomplice's release widely criticized in South Bay

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says the criminal justice system has failed in a homicide case despite a state Supreme Court case that ruled defendants can't be held solely on the basis of whether or not they can afford to pay bail even if they're charged with a homicide – and in this case, the defendants are arguing self defense.

Small businesses hope for holiday season boost through shop local campaign

It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and the City of San Jose is trying to give small businesses a boost during the pandemic. The city has launched a campaign called Shop Local SJ.

San Jose police arrest daycare worker suspected of sexually abusing a child

San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a 62-year-old daycare worker accused of multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child. And investigators said they believe there may be additional victims.