Postal Service hiring in the Bay Area to keep up with online shopping delivery demands

The U.S. Postal Service says it needs to hire as many as 1,000 workers in the Bay Area as the economic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to ripple across the region.

Santa Clara Convention Center converting into medical site amid shortage of hospital beds

The City of Santa Clara is one of eight cities in California that will be home to a federal medical station to treat patients that are not in critical need of care. 

Santa Clara County inmate tests positive for COVID-19, officer possibly exposed

A Santa Clara County Main Jail inmate tested positive for the novel coronavirus and a San Jose police officer may have been exposed, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.

San Jose police cracking down on non-essential businesses operating during shelter-in-place order

In light of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shelter-in-place order, San Jose city officials are providing clarity about which businesses can remain open. The San Jose Police department has begun outreach to city businesses through its Health Compliance Units. Four such units are working during the day and evening shifts. For officers Andrew Gomez and Jimmy Vela, who work in the department's Health Compliance Unit, an extra shift equals another day in the frontline battle against the coronavirus.

San Jose Mayor Liccardo, Chief of Police Garcia update on need and enforcement of shelter in place
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San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined San Jose Chief of Police Eddie Garcia Friday morning to discuss the importance of residents staying home, and how residents can report businesses that are not in compliance with the order.

Reserve officer with San Jose police department tests positive for COVID-19

San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia and San Jose Police Officers Association President Paul Kelly are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce the start of self-quarantining for some officers in the department in light of the positive test.

California's first known COVID-19 homeless death

How do you shelter-in-place without a home? Santa Clara County officials confirm the first known death of a homeless resident attributed to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.

Fourth TSA officer at SJ airport infected with coronavirus

A fourth Transportation Security Administration officer at Mineta San Jose International Airport tested positive for the coronavirus, officials confirmed on Friday.

TSA releases new details about 3 agents at SJ airport infected with coronavirus

The Transportation Security Administration released information to San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Thursday about the three officers at Mineta San Jose International Airport who recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

No intention by officials to close Mineta SJ International Airport

Officials with Mineta San Jose International Airport have no intention to close the airport following the announcement that three Transportation Security Administration officers tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a spokesperson for the airport said Wednesday. 

3 TSA officers at San Jose airport test positive for coronavirus; 42 agents now on leave

Three Transportation Security Administration officers who work at Mineta San Jose International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) an airport spokesperson confirmed. 

Police investigating fatal shooting of man in San Jose

San Jose police opened up a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on Tuesday, authorities said. 

Former San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer dies at 81

Hammer, who had battled Alzheimer's disease, was surrounded by family and friends when she passed at her San Jose home, they said.