San Jose

San Jose Police became one of the first major departments in the country to raise the LGBTQ Pride flag outside their headquarters on Friday. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports in conjunction with this weekend's Pride festivities, the police chief is sending a message that all are welcome here.

Google executives were met with protesters Thursday night as the company unveiled its vision for downtown San Jose. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports at least six people had to be escorted by police out of City Hall.

Hundreds of miles of San Jose streets are getting a face-lift this fiscal year. Monday city leaders announced the biggest repaving project in the city?s history. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports San Joseans have been ready for the face lift.

Fire crews in San Jose had to battle a brush fire as temperatures neared triple digits. The fire burned 75 acres in the hills above Santa Teresa Boulevard and is 80 percent contained.KTVU's Azenith Smith reports in San Jose, Thursday was a hot day where it reached a record high temperature of 98 degrees.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is proposing a first-of-its kind ordinance, requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance for their weapon. KTVU?s Jesse Gary reports the mayor admits this isn?t a cure all for gun crimes.

A South Bay family discovered a brazen burglar caught on camera rummaging through their house while they were still at home. It was a frightening ordeal for a San Jose couple. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the husband was outside doing yard work. His wife was in the shower. It happened Wednesday morning at a home on East San Fernando Street near the downtown area.

The work of a Bay Area artist will grace the cover of Time magazine for a second time when it hits the newstands Friday. The subject this time is gun violence. KTVU's Amber Lee reports the artist, John Mavroudis, grew up in San Jose.

San Jose State University has lifted a shelter-in-place and a suspect has been detained after reports of a possible gunman on campus Thursday evening. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the suspect is not a student, but is believed to be from San Jose.

A San Jose family is grieving the loss of a grandmother who died in a house fire in South San Jose on Monday. The family has identified her as 82-year-old Sydney Brookbank. Another family member, an 11-year-old, is on life support due to smoke inhalation. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the tragic fire shattered the couple's lives on multiple levels.

Bridal store ?Brides of California? on the Alameda in San Jose is going out of business at the end of the month. Dozens of brides are scrambling to find a new dress in time for the big day now that their orders are in limbo. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the owner of the small boutique said at least 30 brides are impacted by the shop?s closure.

A bicyclist was hit by a Valley Transportation Authority Train on Friday, leading to a serious, but non-life threatening injury. KTVU's Andre Senior reports the collision happened just before 9 a.m. VTA said their current safety measures at that location meet standards.

The nation prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a seminal moment in manned space travel. On July 20, 1969, two American astronauts became the first people to set foot on the moon. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports they didn?t make the journey alone, as a team of engineers and scientists across the country worked feverishly to make sure all the final details were correct.

San Jose police officers are speaking out about last week's dramatic rescue of a homeless man from a fire. They say it highlights the importance of mental health training for officers and the importance of serving all segments of the community. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports they say the biggest challenge was trying to save someone who didn't necessarily want help.

In South San Jose, thieves get into a landscaper?s unguarded trailer stealing all his equipment in under three minutes. Ke Nguyen was on the job last Tuesday morning. His trailer was parked in the driveway of a customer?s home on Tennant Avenue. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.

Two buildings were destroyed in a 47-acre grass fire in East San Jose Monday morning, Cal Fire said. Tom Vacar reports.

One bicyclist is dead; a second clings to life at?a South Bay hospital. This, after the pair was struck by the driver of an SUV while riding early Monday morning. San Jose police officials have identified the two cyclists involved and the female driver of the SUV who hit them.?

A San Jose-based cannabis company is attracting major star power. On Tuesday, hip hop mogul Jay-Z announced he's partnering with Caliva as the company's chief brand strategist. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the entrepreneur has yet to visit the South Bay dispensary, but that there are plans for that in the works.

A condominium apartment complex at the corner of Alum Rock Avenue and Checkers Road in San Jose is well-maintained with clean walkways and manicured lawns, but on the public sidewalk a mountain of trash has been growing for weeks. KTVU's Andre Senior reports on what city officials have to say.