Cooling Centers open in San Jose amid hot temperatures

Hot temperatures are expected Friday and five cooling centers in San Jose have opened up for residents to beat the heat. 

Four suspects arrested in connection with San Jose homicide

San Jose police arrested four people in connection with a homicide that occured in July and left an elderly man dead, authorities said.

91-year-old San Jose man accused in killing where Fitbit gave clues dies

Authorities say a 91-year-old California man has died after he was arrested last year in the killing of his stepdaughter whose Fitbit helped provide clues to police. The San Francisco Chronicle reports Tony Aiello died Tuesday at a hospital in San Jose where he was taken due to "deteriorating health" from pre-existing conditions.

Recalled Judge Persky fired from high-school coaching job
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Recalled Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky said he was fired Wednesday from his new job as a Junior Varsity girls tennis coach. His termination comes amid a public backlash over his hiring. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports his time as coach was brief, only lasting a few weeks.

Suspect arrested in San Jose homicide

Authorities in Stanislaus County on Saturday arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in San Jose a day earlier, police said. 

Pedestrian killed on I-680 overnight in San Jose

All lanes of northbound Interstate Highway 680 in San Jose are now open early Sunday morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed on the freeway late Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The freeway was closed for around four hours after the collision first reported at 11:46 p.m. Saturday, just south of McKee Road, the CHP said.

Elderly woman in wheelchair dies in San Jose mobile home fire

San Jose arson investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that killed an elderly woman Thursday night. 

Pedestrian killed in San Jose hit-and-run, marking city's 33rd fatal collision

A person was killed in San Jose early Tuesday morning in what police are describing as a felony hit and run, marking the city's 33rd fatal collision this year.

Victim of deadly hit-and-run crash in San Jose identified
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Authorities have identified the bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash in San Jose as a 44-year-old Jesus Plancarte. KTVU's Ann Rubin spoke with residents and workers in the area who say the intersection is troubled and they're sad to see this happen again.

Witnesses: Suspect in fatal San Jose collision ran without checking on victim
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Witnesses say an SUV hit a pickup truck and then fatally struck a pedestrian at a San Jose intersection on Thursday. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports the coroner has identified the victim, but next of kin is still being notified. The suspect is said to have fled on foot.

Community asks why housing for homeless seniors can't be built elsewhere
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Residents in San Jose expressed concerns Monday night at a community meeting about a proposed apartment project to house homeless seniors. PATH or People Assisting the Homeless is behind the project. The nonprofit helps homeless throughout the state.

Hot water pipe helps extinguish early morning fire at San Jose liquor store

Fire crews contained a one-alarm fire at a business in East San Jose early Sunday morning thanks in part to a broken hot water pipe, according to fire officials. The blaze was first reported at 11:57 p.m. Saturday inside a liquor store within a shopping center at 387 N. Capitol Ave., San Jose Fire Department Captain Brad Cloutier said.

San Jose police chief raises Pride flag outside department's headquarters
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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.

Protesters escorted out of City Hall as Google unveils vision for San Jose
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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 getting repaved this fiscal year
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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.

San Jose firefighters battle brush fire in 99 degree temperatures
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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.

New proposal would require gun owners in San Jose to carry liability insurance
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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.

Burglar rummages through couple's San Jose home while wife is in shower
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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.

'Enough': Bay Area artist's work to grace cover of Time magazine
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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.