This Bay Area city just passed a $427 'first responder fee'
San Jose will join other Bay Area cities in billing insurance companies when its fire department provides medical care.
San Jose will join other Bay Area cities in billing insurance companies when its fire department provides medical care.
State law blocks potential San Jose flea market site
The 90-acre Singleton site, a former landfill, is the favored location. It’s close to freeways and residential neighborhoods — making it the top option out of eight sites proposed by city consultants last year. But the vendors and city can’t move forward without a state exemption due to the California Surplus Land Act, which requires San Jose to prioritize city-owned properties like Singleton for affordable housing.
The 90-acre Singleton site, a former landfill, is the favored location. It’s close to freeways and residential neighborhoods — making it the top option out of eight sites proposed by city consultants last year. But the vendors and city can’t move forward without a state exemption due to the California Surplus Land Act, which requires San Jose to prioritize city-owned properties like Singleton for affordable housing.
Small quake in San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 struck San Jose on Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 struck San Jose on Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
2 pedestrians injured in San Jose crash
Two pedestrians were injured in a crash in San Jose on Wednesday morning, police said.
Two pedestrians were injured in a crash in San Jose on Wednesday morning, police said.
San Jose to pay $1.6M after K-9 bites man's neck for 1 minute
The city of San Jose has agreed to pay $1.6 million to a man who was accused of helping his girlfriend steal tequila and was then attacked by a police K-9 for one minute – the second highest K-9 award in the state of California.
The city of San Jose has agreed to pay $1.6 million to a man who was accused of helping his girlfriend steal tequila and was then attacked by a police K-9 for one minute – the second highest K-9 award in the state of California.
Bay Area food banks brace for impact of USDA cuts
Local food banks are responding to cuts in federal funding and direct food deliveries.
Local food banks are responding to cuts in federal funding and direct food deliveries.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at 4 airports – including this one in the Bay Area
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison time for 2022 shooting
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
VTA makes offer to union as strike enters 3rd week
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency said it made another offer to union workers Sunday as a strike that's brought buses and trains to a standstill enters its third week.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency said it made another offer to union workers Sunday as a strike that's brought buses and trains to a standstill enters its third week.
Burglar rams car into San Jose liquor store
Burglars rammed into a San Jose liquor store overnight Saturday, with the thieves making off with bottles of liquor and cigarettes.
Burglars rammed into a San Jose liquor store overnight Saturday, with the thieves making off with bottles of liquor and cigarettes.
Speeding stolen car crashes and injures 6, including minors
Six people were injured during a car crash overnight on Saturday after a car that had been reported stolen crashed into another.
Six people were injured during a car crash overnight on Saturday after a car that had been reported stolen crashed into another.
4 arrested, including minor, for San Jose armed robbery
Four people, including a teenager, were arrested for an armed robbery that left a victim injured in San Jose, police reported.
Four people, including a teenager, were arrested for an armed robbery that left a victim injured in San Jose, police reported.
VTA says union to consider strike-ending deal
Union workers have been striking for two weeks, disrupting public transportation services for tens of thousands.
Union workers have been striking for two weeks, disrupting public transportation services for tens of thousands.
This East Bay city ranked worst in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
San Jose warehouse fire near SAP Center
An empty warehouse erupted in flames early Thursday morning near the SAP Center in San Jose.
An empty warehouse erupted in flames early Thursday morning near the SAP Center in San Jose.
Santa Clara County educators criticize layoffs, federal grant freeze
SEIU Local 521 says 141 of its classified union members recently received pink slips along with at least 49 Early Learning Services faculty.
SEIU Local 521 says 141 of its classified union members recently received pink slips along with at least 49 Early Learning Services faculty.
Cain Velasquez says he's willing to pay the price ahead of sentencing
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez said he is ready to accept the consequences of his actions after shooting at a man in 2022 who was accused of molesting his son.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez said he is ready to accept the consequences of his actions after shooting at a man in 2022 who was accused of molesting his son.
Homelessness & temporary housing top priorities in San Jose budget plan
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.
San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla
A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.
A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.
3 Bay Area high school friends and college drop-outs launched a $2 billion AI recruiting startup
Three Bay Area high school classmates who dropped out of college are now behind what’s believed to be one of the fastest-growing startups in the tech world, and they’re only 21 years old.
Three Bay Area high school classmates who dropped out of college are now behind what’s believed to be one of the fastest-growing startups in the tech world, and they’re only 21 years old.