Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

SJ apt residents see their cars windows broken in apparent crime spree
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Residents of a North San Jose apartment complex said at least 40 vehicles parked in a secure underground garage had windows broken over the weekend. A glass repair company was on site Tuesday replacing windows for several vehicles. San Jose police said they're investigating and will have more information about the cases Wednesday.

Dozens of cars broken into at San Jose apartment complex

More than three-dozen car owners in San Jose were paying for repairs and looking for answers Tuesday after someone – or several people – broke car windows overnight.

San Jose liquor store sells  $14M SuperLotto ticket

A family-owned liquor store in San Jose is celebrating after selling a winning SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $14 million.

College students face food insecurity as SNAP delays drag on

While food insecurity is often seen through the lens of families or homeless communities, another group faces the struggle at extremely high rates: college students.

Suspect in San Jose parking dispute killing may be hiding in Mexico

A suspected gunman wanted in the killing of a man after a parking dispute in San Jose four years ago may be hiding in Mexico, according to police.

SJ mayor launches 'AI For All'
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Mayor Matt Mahan, (D) San Jose on Wednesday launched a new collaboration with multiple tech giants to give access to AI learning and training to all city residents, via the public library system.

FAA cuts flights by 10%: What Bay Area airports are saying

The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday amid the ongoing shutdown, citing air traffic controller shortages. Bay Area airports say they haven’t yet been told if they’ll be affected.

South Bay sheriff provides details in deputies fatal shooting of knife-wielding man
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Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen on Tuesday provided the details to events that led to an hours-long standoff and then fatal shooting of a suspect involving two deputies.

Woman killed in fiery head-on crash in San Jose neighborhood

An investigation is underway after a driver collided head-on with another driver in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend, killing the woman driving the other car.

Gov. Newsom to deploy California National Guard to food banks

California Governor Gavin Newsom is rolling out a new plan to help keep millions of Californians from going hungry. 

Santa Clara County approves plan to establish 'No ICE' zones

Santa Clara County, and the City of San Jose, are both moving forward with plans to declare public buildings and spaces off limits for ICE enforcement activity. The ordinances could set up future legal challenges.

Santa Clara County dedicates housing and resource center for foster youth

In Santa Clara County, a unique project aims to give foster youth the resources they need to be successful. It combines services – with dedicated housing – all in a new single location. 

San Jose Earthquakes win season finale, fall short of playoffs

The San Jose Earthquakes ended their season with a thrilling 2–1 win at PayPal Park, but fell short of the playoffs.