California could award VTA $20M in emergency funds in wake of mass shooting

The emergency amendments added to the budget would set aside $10 million dollars to help VTA workers and another $10 million to make repairs to the damaged rail yard.

Plans to create sprawling tech campus on former Fry's grounds in San Jose

Now, Bay West Development is planning a new project at the site, which would include almost 2 million square feet of office space, and amenities for workers, across several new buildings.

Allegations of race-based San Jose policing have skyrocketed

The Independent Police Auditor released an annual report showing allegations of San Jose police officers engaging in bias-based policing just about doubled from 54 received in 2019 to 104 received in 2020. 

Businesses fight back after Santa Clara County issues $6M in COVID fines

The Salon Professional Academy in the Westgate Center Mall in west San Jose is like most businesses — struggling to shake off the negative economic effects of the COVID pandemic.

San Jose flea market vendors start hunger strike ahead of vote on market's future

The Berryessa Flea Market Vendors Association said it's not backing down until a reasonable resolution is reached. Councilmember David Cohen, who represents District 4 where the flea market sits, said he's working toward a positive solution for all parties involved.

San Jose flea market vendors begin hunger strike ahead of city council development vote

The 430 vendors, who are largely immigrant and family-operated vendors, have relied on the operations of the market since it opened more than 60 years ago. They worry the development will permanently close all the vendors.

Cat survives coyote attack in San Jose

A San Jose pet owner is warning others in the neighborhood to be on alert after she said her cat was attacked by a coyote and nearly died. The attack happened on Myrtle Avenue near Jarvis Avenue.

Triple shooting near San Jose State campus

(KTVU) -- The San Jose Police Department were investigating a triple shooting , said authorities.

Santa Clara County was first in California to declare Juneteenth a holiday

For the first time in Santa Clara County, most county offices were closed and employees had the day off with pay to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

Guadalupe rail yard integral to restoring VTA light rail service, agency pushes for recovery funds

In a major step following last month's mass shooting, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's board took emergency action Friday to streamline the process for repairs and for leasing new buildings. This, along with a push for state recovery funds, may help bring light rail service back soon.

Alleged DUI driver was engaged in sex act when vehicle reversed in deadly SJ crash, woman claims

The unnamed woman said she and the suspect, Alex Moreno, were being intimate last Friday when he accidentally reversed the truck at a high speed, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.

Downtown San Jose restaurants: When will office workers return?

Restaurants in downtown San Jose rely heavily on business from San Jose State students, office tech workers and convention-goers. Until that mix of clientele returns, many restaurant owners said they’ll continue to struggle.

Crews responding to four small fires in San Jose

Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.