Friend-turned-stalker extorted councilmember after exchanging sexual fantasies: lawyer
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres says through his attorney that the investigation he is involved in pertains to private communication he had with a consenting adult and that the relationship took a dark turn.
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres says through his attorney that the investigation he is involved in pertains to private communication he had with a consenting adult and that the relationship took a dark turn.
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally at Bay Area universities
A day after the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, pro-Palestinian protests were held on Bay Area college campuses. Protesters at Cal and San Jose State say the war in Gaza has gone on long enough and their support for the Palestinian people will continue.
A day after the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, pro-Palestinian protests were held on Bay Area college campuses. Protesters at Cal and San Jose State say the war in Gaza has gone on long enough and their support for the Palestinian people will continue.
Significant legal hurdles seen for California's lawsuit against TikTok
California and 13 other states sue TikTok over alleged harm to teens.
California and 13 other states sue TikTok over alleged harm to teens.
Ex-San Jose police union exec pleads guilty to drug smuggling
A disgraced former San Jose police union executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling drugs, federal authorities said.
A disgraced former San Jose police union executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling drugs, federal authorities said.
Amtrak train headed to San Jose delayed for hours
An Amtrak train traveling from Sacramento to San Jose on Monday morning was delayed for hours because of a person on the track.
An Amtrak train traveling from Sacramento to San Jose on Monday morning was delayed for hours because of a person on the track.
San Jose police investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material
Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.
Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.
$266K salary needed to live 'comfortably' in this Bay Area city, report says
A new report ranks cities where you need a certain salary to live comfortably in the largest cities in the U.S.
A new report ranks cities where you need a certain salary to live comfortably in the largest cities in the U.S.
Bike party takes over Safeway parking lot in San Jose and harassed residents
San Jose police say they received reports of a large bike party taunting residents, and several people were hit by rocks and other objects.
San Jose police say they received reports of a large bike party taunting residents, and several people were hit by rocks and other objects.
Verizon says network coming back online after all-day outage for some customers
A massive nationwide outage impacting some Verizon customers is beginning to be resolved.
A massive nationwide outage impacting some Verizon customers is beginning to be resolved.
Lucha libre, cultural phenomenon, brings Hispanic heritage to the Bay Area
Each time they mask up with their shimmering predator-like costumes, inspired by Mayan and Aztec soldiers, they’re preserving Hispanic culture one wrestling move at a time.
Each time they mask up with their shimmering predator-like costumes, inspired by Mayan and Aztec soldiers, they’re preserving Hispanic culture one wrestling move at a time.
Motorcyclist dies in one of 2 crashes on I-880 in San Jose
One of two motorcyclists was killed in two separate crashes early Monday morning on northbound Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, which was causing a long backup, according to the California Highway Patrol.
One of two motorcyclists was killed in two separate crashes early Monday morning on northbound Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, which was causing a long backup, according to the California Highway Patrol.
San Jose lucha libre company showcases Hispanic heritage in Bay Area and beyond
Pro Wrestling Revolution is a little gym with big energy in San Jose, where lucha Libre, or Mexican wrestling, comes to life.
Pro Wrestling Revolution is a little gym with big energy in San Jose, where lucha Libre, or Mexican wrestling, comes to life.
SJSU's women's volleyball opponent forfeits match
The Boise State women’s volleyball team announced Friday that it will forfeit Saturday’s match against San Jose State.
The Boise State women’s volleyball team announced Friday that it will forfeit Saturday’s match against San Jose State.
Tortilleria La Familiar in San Jose serves up a taste of home
Fresh, warm, tortillas to go. In Mexico, you'd find them on any corner. But in the Bay Area, there is a surprising void. One family-run business in San Jose is trying to fill that gap with what may be the only fresh tortilla food truck in town.
Fresh, warm, tortillas to go. In Mexico, you'd find them on any corner. But in the Bay Area, there is a surprising void. One family-run business in San Jose is trying to fill that gap with what may be the only fresh tortilla food truck in town.
2 San Jose women suspected of running brothel
San Jose police arrested two alleged madams for operating a brothel out of a residence where authorities located two human trafficking survivors, authorities said.
San Jose police arrested two alleged madams for operating a brothel out of a residence where authorities located two human trafficking survivors, authorities said.
Residents push back on new Costco, plan moves forward to City Council
Plans for a new Costco store in West San Jose are being met with pushback from some residents living near the proposed site. Concerns about heavy traffic and safety were presented to the planning commission at Wednesday night's meeting.
Plans for a new Costco store in West San Jose are being met with pushback from some residents living near the proposed site. Concerns about heavy traffic and safety were presented to the planning commission at Wednesday night's meeting.
VTA shooter owed coworker thousands in debt before fatal incident
The VTA bus driver accused of killing a coworker in San Jose hid behind his public defender during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
The VTA bus driver accused of killing a coworker in San Jose hid behind his public defender during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
This Bay Area city saw the biggest housing payment drop after Fed rate cut
Homes in the Bay Area are still incredibly expensive, but homebuyers in one South Bay city can expect some relief after the Federal Reserve's recent mortgage rate cut.
Homes in the Bay Area are still incredibly expensive, but homebuyers in one South Bay city can expect some relief after the Federal Reserve's recent mortgage rate cut.
These Bay Area cities hailed as best for women: study
Figures show on average, women earn only about 84 cents to every dollar paid to men. Bay Area cities were ranked among the best places for women to thrive in America.
Figures show on average, women earn only about 84 cents to every dollar paid to men. Bay Area cities were ranked among the best places for women to thrive in America.
VTA bus driver killed by coworker over unpaid debt: authorities
A VTA employee was killed by a coworker over an unpaid gambling debt at a San Jose bus yard, authorities said.
A VTA employee was killed by a coworker over an unpaid gambling debt at a San Jose bus yard, authorities said.