Santa Clara County Fire Dept. issues warning about illegal fireworks

If someone is cited for using illegal fireworks, fines start at $350 in Santa Clara County and at $1,000 for the City of San Jose. If you need to report the use of illegal fireworks, call 3-1-1.

Unhoused residents say several cats missing after Caltrans sweep of San Jose encampment

The recent sweep of a homeless encampment in San Jose has left its residents distraught and concerned that several missing cats may have been trapped in tents during the bulldozing.

San Jose man accused of fatally stabbing mother

A San Jose man is accused of fatally stabbing his mother, according to authorities.

San Jose pair arrested with 38K lbs of fireworks following blaze at storage unit

San Jose police have arrested two men who allegedly possessed 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks following an explosive fire that broke out at a public storage facility earlier this month.

Religious center in San Jose catches fire

A religious center in San Jose caught fire on Friday, fire officials said.

San Jose State students being recruited to work for city

With 36,000 students and about 4,000 of them living on campus, the city of San Jose is welcoming San Jose State students to come and work with them.

MLB commissioner turns down San Jose's request for expansion team

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred turned down a request from San Jose's mayor asking for the league to revoke territorial rights held by the San Francisco Giants and clear the way for an expansion team to one day come to the South Bay city.

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.