8 arrested following fights, shooting after San Jose Earthquakes soccer match

Fox soccer analyst Stu Holden took some video showing someone in the stands jumping on the field and throwing a punch at a member of the San Jose Earthquakes. Other players tried to pull him away.

SJSU President Mary Papazian to resign after criticism over sexual abuse scandal

San Jose State University president Mary Papazian announced her intention to resign at the end of the fall semester in a letter to the campus Thursday.

San Jose to restrict residents from watering outdoors to twice a week

The city of San Jose is taking some dramatic steps to reduce water use during California's historic drought. On Wednesday, Mayor Sam Liccardo, joined by state leaders, said he will be introducing a measure to restrict residents from watering outdoors to twice a week. 

San Jose approves homeless housing near police department

The San Jose Police Department will be getting new neighbors. On Tuesday, city leaders voted unanimously to move forward on a project to house the homeless in an overflow parking lot for police officers.

Sexual assaults go largely unreported: Santa Clara University and students talk disparity in numbers

The Santa Clara University president of student government said there have been more than two-dozen cases of sexual assault from September 19-22. But the University says the actual number of reports is three.

Portion of South San Jose under state quarantine for oriental fruit flies

The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Tuesday that a portion of South San Jose is under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly, with residents in the area urged to consume or process homegrown fruit and vegetables on site or to take extra care in disposing of them.

No major religion opposes the COVID vaccine, but exemptions are still being granted

Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.

Facing teacher shortage, San Jose Unified counselors substitute in classrooms

Academic and child welfare counselors, intervention specialists, student services coaches, among others in the largest San Jose school district, will be "on call" several times a month for substitute teaching duties--a decision that will hurt students who need mental health support, said members of the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition.

San Jose gives grace period for city employees to get vaccinated

Thursday was the deadline for city employees to be vaccinated, but Mayor Sam Liccardo said workers will be given a one-week grace period to get their first shot before being placed on a one-week unpaid suspension.

San Jose teen creates portable incubators for newborns in India

Seventeen-year-old Nishi Dahria unpacked months of patience Thursday outside Presentation High School in San Jose.

San Jose reaches vaccine deal with police union on deadline day

Police union members who don’t get vaccinated and who do not submit to twice weekly testing are subject to a 40-hour suspension without pay. And they also could face termination.

Crowded field of candidates vying to become the next mayor of San Jose

A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.

San Jose apologizes to Chinese immigrants for role in 'systemic racism'

San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.

1 dead, 2 injured in San Jose crash

San Jose police are investigating a crash that killed one person and seriously injured two others.Police say a car crashed into a tree in the center median just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday at Gurdwara Avenue and Carrera Court.

San Jose City Council unanimously approves ban on selling flavored tobacco products

San Jose City Council unanimously approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. The vote came at Tuesday's city council meeting and sets up a secondary vote sometime within the next month. 

San Jose police officer pulls man from burning car

A San Jose police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a burning car.

Business owners concerned San Jose may ban flavored tobacco sales

San Jose could be the next city to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. On Tuesday, city leaders are set to vote on the strict new ordinance. The ban could affect hundreds of retailers.