Illegal fireworks concerns in the South Bay
It?s not yet the Fourth of July, neighbors in San Jose are already reporting illegal fireworks lighting up the night skies.
An app that allows you to report illegal fireworks
Law enforcement agencies in the South Bay are hoping the public will turn to their smartphones to help curb use of illegal fireworks as the holiday approaches.
VTA to end RV permit program for employees with long commutes
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is looking to phase out a program that allowed drivers to sleep in RVs in their parking lots. This comes as housing costs are higher than ever, but also at a time that VTA is dealing with a budget shortfall.
Scooters face regulation in San Jose
The new transportation craze of riding scooters is sparking new government oversight in some cities. San Francisco officials removed all motorized scooters while supervisors approved regulations for use.
Separating Families: Bay Area resists with anti-zero tolerance rallies
Several anti-zero tolerance rallies were held around the Bay Area Thursday. The largest was at San Jose City Hall, where hundreds gathered to denounce what they call a ?terrorist policy.?
Business break-ins plague San Jose's Japantown
Business owners in San Jose’s Japantown are raising concerns over a series of break-ins they said could be connected to the same crew. The owners believe it’s the same M.O. and are certain these burglars will strike again targeting small businesses in vulnerable areas. Azenith Smith reports
Some Starbucks customers oblivious to diversity training closure
Thousands of Starbucks cafes will reopen Wednesday morning. They were closed for most of the day as employees underwent diversity training following a controversial arrest involving two African American men last month. But the closure took many by surprise.
Unseasonably warm: San Jose reaches 90 degrees
Monday was the hottest day of the year for many inland areas. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. A lot of families spent the holiday outdoors. In San Jose, it reached 90 degrees. Azenith Smith reports.
San Jose: Man accused of killing father
A San Jose man was in court on Thursday after he was charged with murdering his father and trying to kill his mother. Maureen Naylor reports.
Parents from San Jose elementary school protest proposed overpass
Parents at one San Jose school are at odds with the city over a proposed overpass, the city said, will ease traffic congestion. Parents said it will put their children's safety at risk and demand the project to stop.
12 treated after pepper spray believed to go off in H.S. biology class
Several students are being treated after what was initially thought to be a hazmat incident at Oak Grove High School in San Jose. Some students were seen taken into ambulances while others were being decontaminated outside. Azenith Smith reports.
16 arrested in San Jose gang related crime spree
San Jose police, with the assistance of several other local agencies, arrested 16 people in a large-scale operation on Thursday that targeted a violent criminal gang investigators believe is responsible for a series of crimes. Azenith Smith reports.
Mother fundraising for special-needs son's wheelchair van
For 13-year-old Tony Rey life has always been hard. But now it's getting harder, not only for him, but also for his mother and sister.
Sharks win Game 1 of Stanley Cups Playoffs
San Jose Sharks won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight by shutting out Anaheim's Mighty Ducks. Azenith Smith reports.
Burned out home in Silicon Valley selling for $800K
A burned out home in San Jose?s Willow Glen neighborhood is selling for $800,000. The realtor said the asking price is reasonable given the housing market and its location.
Kane Embracing New Team, Playoff Opportunity
Since being traded to San Jose on February 26th, Evander Kane leads the team in goals and points, and ? not coincidentally - the Sharks have raised their collective game.Scott Reiss reports.
Cosplay and celebrities part of Silicon Valley Comic Con's fun
The idea for Silicon Valley Comic Con was conceived by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and over the years it has exploded into a cultural event.
Father detained by ICE returns to family in San Jose
A San Jose man is back home with his family Monday night, after being detained on an immigration hold for the past six months. ICE agents arrested Fernando Carrillo back in October after he dropped off his child at day care. However, a judge has decided he can stay. Azenith Smith reports.
BART, VTA in agreement on how to extend rapid transit to San Jose
Authorities say they will likely take a new, innovative and less disruptive single-bore approach when bringing BART to downtown San Jose. And local businesses like The City Fish are calling that a victory. Ann Rubin reports.
Mother Nature unleashes atmospheric river on South Bay
The initial rainfall from a forecast ?pineapple express? this week is credited with causing multiple accidents on Bay Area streets and freeways, as well as causing power outages.