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.
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.
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.
Pedestrian struck and injured in San Jose hit-and-run collision
A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose Monday night.
A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose Monday night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Jose apologizes for Chinese immigrants for the role in 'systemic racism'
The apology came on September 29, 2021
The apology came on September 29, 2021
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Crews extinguish house fire in downtown San Jose
Investigators in San Jose are trying to determine the cause of an early morning house fire.
Investigators in San Jose are trying to determine the cause of an early morning house fire.
Homeless man found shot to death in San Jose
A homeless man was found dead with at least one gunshot wound along a creek trail near San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo on Saturday afternoon, police said.
A homeless man was found dead with at least one gunshot wound along a creek trail near San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo on Saturday afternoon, police said.
2 teams of Bay Area firefighters deployed to Fawn Fire
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
Man suffers life-threatening wounds in San Jose stabbing
A man suffered a life-threatening wound in a stabbing Friday night in San Jose, police said.
A man suffered a life-threatening wound in a stabbing Friday night in San Jose, police said.
San Jose stabbing victim in critical condition
Police are working to determine a motive for the attack.
Police are working to determine a motive for the attack.
Protesters opposed to San Jose employee vaccine mandate say they want 'liberty'
Dozens of people opposed to mandated vaccines descended upon San Jose City Hall Friday. Their rally protested a new city ordinance that takes effect Oct. 1.
Dozens of people opposed to mandated vaccines descended upon San Jose City Hall Friday. Their rally protested a new city ordinance that takes effect Oct. 1.