Friend shares memories of skateboarder Marc Johnson who died at age 49

Marc Johnson, a professional skateboarder who is credited with putting San Jose on the skateboard map, has died, according to a friend's post in Thrasher Magazine.

Gas leak reported in San Jose, PG&E at the scene

The San Jose Fire Department is responding to a gas leak Tuesday evening near San Pedro Square. Officials with Pacific Gas and Electric are on scene, the department says. 

Happy Hollow Zoo in San Jose closed due to bomb threat

Officers evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution, but authorities did not find anything suspicious upon searching the grounds.

2 found dead inside car at San Jose State parking garage

The victims' identities were withheld pending notification of their next of kin, though university police said they are “unaffiliated to the campus."

Judge: 13-year-old responsible for murder following Santana Row stabbing

A Santa Clara County juvenile justice court judge on Friday ruled that a then-13-year-old boy is responsible for second-degree murder following the deadly 2025 stabbing of another boy at Santana Row on Valentine's Day. 

Family of 'Baby Jaxon' make emotional pleas during teen suspect's court appearance

The suspect, who was 17 years old at the time of the toddler's death, is facing multiple charges, including murder, sexual assault, and assault with a hair tie.

Damaged scrap metal truck shuts down traffic, causes power outage in San Jose

Traffic was shut down in a San Jose neighborhood Thursday after a scrap metal truck with a damaged rear axle was at risk of rolling over, according to fire officials.

Antisemitic symbols found inside San Jose elementary school staff room after break in

Parents at an East San Jose elementary school are grappling with how to address hate speech with their children after a weekend break-in left anti-Semitic and other hateful symbols inside a campus facility.

Car crashes, catches fire in San Jose, connector ramp closed

The California Highway Patrol in San Jose are investigating a single-car crash on northbound State Route 87 at Interstate 280. 

8-year-old girl dies after San Jose medical emergency, police investigating

An 8-year-old girl who suffered a medical emergency last week at a San Jose home has died, and the medical examiner, police and DA are all trying to figure out how that happened.

San Jose to turn downtown into 39-day World Cup watch party

While only six World Cup matches will be played in the Bay Area, viewing parties and fan zones are popping up across the region. The largest, hosted by the San Jose Earthquakes, will transform San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose into a central hub for soccer fans.

Players from 1994 U.S. Men’s World Cup team reunite in San Jose

Among the honorees at the event was Marcelo Balboa, a star defender who started every game of the 1994 World Cup, including the emotional second-round loss to Brazil at Stanford Stadium.

San Jose councilmember's campaign signs for state office defaced with antisemitic vandalism

Cohen represents San Jose's District 4, a city council position he's held since 2021. The South Bay democrat is currently running to represent California's District 10, represented by Aisha Wahab, in the state Senate.

Driver slams into San Jose home, injuring 2 children

Two children were injured after the driver of a car lost control and crashed into a home in San Jose.

Man allegedly sexually assaulted woman during Milpitas tattoo appointment

A man was arrested in San Jose last week and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for felony sexual assault. Officials say he assaulted at least two women, one of which was during a tattoo appointment in Milpitas.