FAA sets deadline for clearing of homeless encampment near San Jose airport

Hundreds of unhoused San Jose residents face an uncertain future. This, as the city is under pressure from the federal government to clear a homeless encampment at the edge of the San Jose airport's runways.

Prosecutor: San Jose mother confessed to strangling 7-year-old son

A San Jose mother on Wednesday was denied bail by a Nevada judge who was told by a prosecutor that the woman admitted strangling her 7-year-old son.

San Jose City Council unanimously approves gun violence reduction initiatives

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the initiative included two first-of-its kind proposals: "mandatory gun insurance, and mandatory gun ownership fees."

500 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated in San Jose

The San Jose Police Department said in a tweet Tuesday that officers seized 500 pounds of fireworks.

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.