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.

Crews extinguish house fire in downtown San Jose

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.

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.

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.

Bay Area youth rally for climate justice

During California's climate action week and a global day of action Friday, hundreds of Bay Area elementary, middle and high school students marched for climate justice in San Francisco.

Reward offered in search for San Jose's serial slingshot shooter

The Santa Clara County district attorney’s office is offering a $20,000 reward to find whoever is shooting metal ball bearings at residential and commercial buildings.

$20K reward offered to stop serial slingshot shooter in San Jose

So far this year, someone has launched ball bearings "at potentially lethal" speeds into windows at least 20 times, resulting in more than $500,000 in damages, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.

Mental health policy proposals aim to prevent gun violence in San Jose

New policy recommendations are aimed at preventing gun violence in the city of San Jose by addressing mental health and wellness.

Cameras approved for deadly San Jose intersection

On Tuesday, city leaders in San Jose gave the green light to install cameras, that can record video, at Monterey Road and Curtner Avenue. It’s at that intersection where five pedestrians have been killed just this year.

7 Bay Area schools recognized in this year's list of National Blue Ribbon Schools

Seven Bay Area schools are among 28 in the state and 325 nationwide that were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced.   

Residents concerned over homeless encampment near Santana Row

“Most residents are in favor of housing for the homeless, they are just not in favor of housing the homeless in their backyard,” said San Jose Vice Mayor Jones.