In Bay Area, 0% of homes were cheaper to buy than rent, study says

It's more than twice as expensive to buy a home than to rent in the Bay Area, which had the largest homeownership premium than any other major U.S. metropolitan area, and where 0% of homes were cheaper to buy than rent, according to a new study. 

Mayor wants to bring MLB to San Jose, commissioner turns down request

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says the Giants are the only pro sports team in the country that can prevent another team from coming to its region. But its region includes the South Bay and he wants to change that.

San Jose's Winchester Mystery House celebrates 100th anniversary

A South Bay landmark that has withstood earthquakes, economic upheaval, and global pandemics will celebrate its 100th anniversary this week.

San Jose man drives off road into Pacific Ocean, arrested for DUI

A San Jose man was arrested in Santa Cruz early Sunday morning after driving his car off the road and into the Pacific Ocean, announced the California Highway Patrol.

What’s next for empty Safeway in downtown San Jose

A prominent commercial space in downtown San Jose is being taken over by a new business, following more than four years of vacancy.

Preservationists angry historic San Jose buildings to be demolished for parking lot

Preservationists in San Jose are frustrated. They say two historic buildings on West St. John are about to be demolished to build a temporary parking lot. But city officials say the move may be necessary to satisfy their contractual obligations with the nearby SAP Center.

'Not enough representation’: Silicon Valley Latinas struggle to enter tech industry

Despite being raised in the shadow of tech giants like Apple and Google, Stephanie Valenzuela struggled to see how she fit into the industry. As a Latina, Valenzuela said she rarely saw herself represented.   

More than 30 residents displaced in San Jose townhouse complex fire

More than 30 residents are displaced after a four-alarm fire ripped through a San Jose townhouse apartment complex Friday night, officials say.

San Jose launches new pilot program to clean up city streets

The Focus Area Service Team (FAST) will now conduct code inspections in the areas with the most blight before citizen complaints are made.

Santa Clara County sees nearly 60% rise in fentanyl-related deaths in May

Supervising Deputy D.A. Edward Liang says M30 pills and other fentanyl-laced drugs are most likely responsible for the latest spike in deaths in Santa Clara County. Last month, deaths rose from 17 in April, to 41 in May.

SJ insurance claim problem: 'stolen' car wasn't stolen -- or even his

A San Jose man has been charged with insurance fraud after filing an $80,000 claim for a stolen car that not only wasn't stolen -- it wasn't his, the Santa Clara County District Attorney said Friday.   

Crews battle wildfires across the Bay Area, fire season gets underway

Several wildfires are being reported across the Bay Area this weekend, including at Lake Cunningham in San Jose and the Snell Fire in Napa County. Brush fires have also been reported in Watsonville and Sonoma County east of Cloverdale. 

San Jose Earthquake fan nails kick during halftime show: video

A soccer fan stunned the crowd when he nailed a kick during the San Jose Earthquakes halftime show Saturday night. Video shows the perfect boot land smack dab on the center mark.

San Jose fire captain demoted after 'Pink Poodle' strip club incident

San Jose's mayor on Friday confirmed that a fire captain involved in a strip club incident caught on video last year has been demoted.