San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan running for California governor, entering crowded race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday said he was officially launching his campaign for California governor, entering a crowded race for the state’s top office.

San Jose Police dismantle "clandestine gaming establishment" operating in industrial park

San Jose Police say they executed a raid to dismantle an illegal gambling operation this morning. Dozens of officers descended on a warehouse space in the 1700 block of Monterey Road which they say was the site of a makeshift casino.

San Jose armed robbery suspect arrested after accomplice killed in police shootout

Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with multiple armed robberies allegedly committed with another man who was later fatally shot following a multi-county chase and shootout with police in San Jose.

11 cars set ablaze in San Jose; authorities probe possible serial arsonist

San Jose police and arson investigators are probing a string of vehicle fires, including 11 cars torched at five locations along the Highway 87 corridor early Tuesday morning.

Pedestrian killed in San Jose

Authorities in San Jose are investigating a pedestrian death after a person was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning near Story Road and King Road.

San Jose costume shop to close after 47 years

Shortly after opening Friday, a longtime costume shop in San Jose was already bustling with customers.

San Jose school district approves dozens of job cuts amid outrage

Teachers and parents slammed cuts to education in San Jose Thursday night, saying students will suffer. The East Side Union High School District board approved a proposal to slash dozens of positions in schools—from teachers to social workers. But some are holding out hope that at least some of those jobs could still be saved. 

Second potential arson incident in San Jose in as many days

San Jose fire investigators are looking into a possible second case of arson in as many days. Video from overnight shows two cars engulfed in flames in an industrial area south of downtown.

Volunteers gather to plant trees in San Jose for MLK Day of Service

Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers gather in San Jose to plant trees. But now, this act of service has a new sense of urgency.

Registered sex offender charged with kidnapping, assaulting San Jose teen

A registered sex offender allegedly offered drugs to a 15-year-old San Jose girl before kidnapping and sexually assaulting her as she walked to school, according to prosecutors.

West San Jose to get Costco after judge tosses lawsuit

A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge has tossed a lawsuit seeking to block plans to bring a new Costco to a West San Jose shopping center. The decision clears the way for the hotly contested development project to move forward.

San Jose bans ICE from using its properties

San Jose will prohibit federal immigration activity at dozens of city properties and vacant lots.

SJPD arrest man for alleged sexual battery, pulling 15-year-old girl into car

San Jose police say a man is in custody on suspicion of sexual battery and kidnapping after targeting a 15-year-old high school student as she walked to school.

San Jose smash-and-grab robbery spurs calls for more funding from state

A smash-and-grab robbery at a South Bay Macy’s is the latest high-profile retail crime to spark renewed calls for tougher enforcement across the Bay Area.

Mexican Heritage Plaza set to expand services in East San Jose

The City of San Jose was set to invest $3 Million to help boost services at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a key source of community resources in East San Jose.

Bay Area immigrants' rights groups react to Minnesota ICE shooting

While the nation grapples with the shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, immigrant rights organizations in the Bay Area are reacting.

San Jose group hosts celebration for unhoused women

A San Jose group hosted a celebration on Wednesday for dozens of unhoused and recently housed women, offering a warm meal, gifts, and a sense of community.