Evacuated San Jose residents allowed to return home after gas leak

Fire officials said Friday that all residents who were forced from their homes over a gas leak are now allowed to return.

Man arrested for allegedly kidnapping, sexually assaulting child in San Jose

Angel Vasquez was arrested Monday in San Jose on suspicion of multiple felonies and was booked into Santa Clara County Jail, according to police.

Hundreds of residents begin to be cleared to return home after San Jose gas leak

Hundreds of San Jose residents remained out of their homes Thursday after a temporary evacuation was ordered due to a natural gas leak that lasted more than 24 hours.

Hundreds evacuated in San Jose after PG&E gas line rupture

Pacific Gas & Electric said an 8-inch steel natural gas line ruptured Wednesday afternoon in San Jose, prompting evacuations associated with as many as 325 addresses in a mixed commercial, residential area. 

San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting

Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.

San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
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City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday?s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they?re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.

San Jose City Council unanimously approves mayor's vaccine mandate

Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.

Bay Area healthcare workers describe latest round of COVID burnout

Some Bay Area healthcare workers said they’re dealing with another round of COVID burnout as they manage a surge of cases driven by the delta variant.

Deputies arrest San Jose man suspected of raping teen

A San Jose man suspected of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl earlier this year in Santa Clara County was arrested on Friday.  

San Jose mayor aims to require vaccination proof in city buildings, at large events

On Tuesday, San José's City Council will hear Mayor Sam Liccardo's proposal to require proof of vaccination prior to entry of any event of 50 or more people at city facilities. 

Poor air quality expected through Friday, triggers Spare the Air alert

Air quality is expected to be bad in parts of the Bay Area on Friday. The poor air is prompting the first Spare the Air alerts this year triggered by wildfires and it likely won’t be the last.

Anguished mother pleads for tips in deadly San Jose hit-and-run

Hours after a man died in a hit-and-run traffic collision, San Jose city leaders and police were poised to discuss the rise in deadly statistics.

Back to school for San Jose State University

Thursday marked the beginning of the all semester at San Jose State University. and for the first time in 17 months of remote instruction, many students, faculty, and staff returned to campus, though the look and feel of the University have evolved.

San Jose proposes new COVID vaccination ordinance for events with 50 or more people

San Jose’s mayor is proposing attendees at large events at city facilities like the SAP Center show proof of full vaccination. A negative COVID test could not be used as a substitute.