San Jose police watchdog had drunken argument ahead of retirement

San Jose's former police watchdog was allegedly set to be investigated for spouting off at a police officer while drunk at a public event, before she abruptly retired.

San Jose Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced for 2023

All four inductees have been at the top of collegiate, professional, Olympic and international sports competition.

San Jose to pay over $3 million for police excessive force during George Floyd protests

San Jose police declared the protest unlawful, used tear gas and fired rubber bullets towards protesters. Multiple people were hit including Michael Acosta, who had to have his eye removed after the incident.

Lyft is rolling out a new feature matching women, nonbinary drivers and riders

San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Lyft has announced it’s rolling out a new feature that helps women and nonbinary drivers to be matched with women and nonbinary riders, in a move aimed at improving safety and allowing those drivers to have more control.  

3 arrested in San Jose after shooting, police chase and discarded guns

San Jose police arrested three men on attempted murder charges stemming from a shooting earlier this month, which preceded a police chase and the suspects throwing guns out the window.

Teachers, students feel unsafe in San Jose school district

For the first time in nearly a month, teachers and students spoke directly to leaders at the East Side Union High School District about why they don't feel safe at school. 

New housing for the homeless OK'd for VTA bus yard in San Jose

After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.

World War II Californian veteran's remains return home

Thanks to huge advances in technology and the military creed of "leave no one behind," another California warrior, long missing in action, is missing no more.

San Jose water park doesn't plan to reopen

Raging Waters San Jose, the largest water park in Northern California, has closed for the season and will remain closed through 2024.

San Jose shooting wounds 2

Police are investigating a shooting in San Jose overnight that wounded two men.

Video: Teens smash into San Jose smoke shops with stolen cars

San Jose police have arrested six teens in connection with a string of commercial burglaries, where the modus operandi has been to smash into stores and smoke shops with stolen cars in order to steal the merchandise inside.

Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell dies at 56

The former frontman for the Bay Area band, Smash Mouth, died on Monday. 

New California law aims to build affordable housing faster

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week that lawmakers say will help speed up the process of building new affordable housing in California. 

2 women charged after DA says they illegally imported infested fruit

Two San Jose women were charged with felonies for allegedly illegally importing tropical fruit infested with fruit flies, announced the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. 

Elected leaders, union workers celebrate 'hot labor summer'

Ahead of Labor Day, dozens of elected officials and union workers gathered for a barbecue to celebrate months of labor progress across the state.

2 San Jose women accused of smuggling tropical fruit

Two women from San Jose are facing felony charges for their alleged involvement in importing tropical fruit, some of which was infested with fruit flies.

2 mechanics taken to hospital after VTA bus catches fire in maintenance yard

Two Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority mechanics suffered smoke inhalation on Friday after trying to extinguish a battery electric bus fire that ignited on the transportation agency's property, officials said.