San Jose celebrates Mexican heritage with 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo festival

San Jose residents gathered downtown on Sunday to celebrate the city’s third annual Cinco de Mayo festival, an event dedicated to honoring Mexican culture, craftsmanship, and community roots.

San Jose's Cinco de Mayo returns
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Sunday, May 3 crowds will gather in downtown San José for the third annual Cinco de Mayo festival. From live entertainment to traditional folklórico dancers, the event keeps the spirit alive—even without its signature parade. Luis Ochoa, program director, gives insight.

San Jose adding concrete barriers to bike lanes
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The City of San Jose added concrete barriers to the area's bike lanes in hopes of improving safety for bicyclists.

Luchadores: Masks, Mat and Mission
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Santa Rosa's Cooperage Brewing Company, is hosting CoopMania. The annual taco festival features food vendors, live music, and lucha libre. Event is Saturday, May 2 from 12PM - 10PM. All proceeds will support Hijas del Campo, the Brentwood nonprofit helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Participating, luchadores with San Jose's Pro Wrestling Revolution.

Arrest made in San Jose double homicide at illegal gambling den

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide at an illegal gambling den in San Jose last month, authorities said.

San Jose housing advocates protest encampment sweep at 'The Jungle'

Advocates for the unhoused gathered at San Jose City Hall on Tuesday to protest the city’s ongoing sweep of a massive encampment, alleging that several vulnerable residents are being left behind despite promises of relocation.

San Jose police responding to reports of barricaded suspect

San Jose Police Department officers were in the 200 block of South 4th Street “investigating a family disturbance involving a weapon."

Girl fatally strikes pedestrian with car in San Jose

San Jose has recorded another fatal crash involving a pedestrian this week. The latest incident occurred Friday. Officials say the driver of the car involved is a juvenile. 

'Children should not be dying': Death of 'Baby Jaxon' in San Jose drives calls for accountability

Santa Clara County officials promised a transparent and urgent investigation into the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, who died after being placed with family members by county social workers.

SJPD arrest 4 after sledgehammer smash-and-grab at mall

San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrests of four men they say are connected to a smash-and-grab with sledgehammers at a mall several months ago.

1-year-old boy killed in San Jose taxi crash identified

A 1-year-old boy was killed in a crash involving a taxi cab Tuesday evening in San Jose, authorities said.

Pedestrian killed near Almaden Expressway in San Jose

Police in San Jose say a pedestrian was killed when they were struck by a vehicle on Tuesday. Road closures will be in place for several hours. 

How San Jose's 'Baby Jaxon' ended up in foster care

A series of family misfortunes led to the ultimate tragedy — the death of a 2-year-old San Jose boy known as Baby Jaxon.

SJPD arrest suspect in Peters' Bakery rage-fueled encounter

San Jose police on Tuesday announced the arrest and charges filed against a 44-year-old Arkansas man, who was captured on video, damaging equipment inside Peters' Bakery just before Christmas.

DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon."