How Dr. King's work still influences fight against poverty in California today
United Way Bay Area released a report last week showing 49% of the calls received on their 2-1-1 helpline in a 3-month period, were about housing insecurity and a lack of basic needs like groceries. The Bay Area group serves about 600,000 households, 80% of them people of color.
Freedom Train attracts new generation of riders for MLK Day
One thousand people boarded Caltrain's Freedom Train Monday for a ride from San Jose to San Francisco to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
San Jose high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student
San Jose police announced the arrest of a high school teacher suspected of sexually assaulting a minor, as investigators expressed concern of potential multiple victims.
PG&E dismantles fallen transmission tower in San Jose, thousands still without power in South Bay
PG&E's crews have been working since Tuesday to disassemble this transmission tower in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. A large Eucalyptus tree fell and destroyed the tower and at least three other power poles in the area came down during the storm.
Homeless advocates in San Jose say most people safe during evacuations, others refusing shelter
After days of warning people living on the streets, and along creeks and rivers, homeless advocates in San Jose say it seems most people heeded the message that dangerous storms were headed to the Bay Area.
San Jose records first homicide of 2023
A man who was on life support for more than a week after being shot in San Jose on New Year's Day died from his injuries Monday, marking the city's first homicide of 2023.
Tower collapses in San Jose after being hit by tree, thousands without power
The transmission tower was mangled and twisted after wind and rain brought down a large Eucalyptus tree nearby, destroying the tower. PG&E says the amount of water in the ground weakened the tree’s foundation making it easier to topple.
Thousands without power in Bay Area; San Jose hard hit
Downed trees and downed power lines took out power for nearly 100,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area at its peak Tuesday morning, with residents in the South Bay comprising nearly half of those outages.
San Mateo residents prepping for more rain, still cleaning up flood damage
San Mateo’s Mayor says that they’ve launched a flood relief fund, and he supports a full and transparent analysis of their response when the storms are finally over.
Meet San Jose's new mayor Matt Mahan
San Jose's new mayor, Matt Mahan, wants to tackle homelessness, blight and crime.
San Jose CHP officer injured by falling tree at crash site
A San Jose California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a falling tree Thursday morning while responding to a crash site, the agency confirmed.
San Jose police evacuate people living along waterways as rain pours
In the South Bay, the rain has been coming down steadily and now San Jose police are moving people living along the waterways out of those areas.
Suspect arrested for soliciting sex from San Jose girl, police say
A man was arrested in Maryland for soliciting a San Jose girl for sex, police said. He allegedly had extensive conversations with her online and tried to fly her from San Jose to Baltimore.
City of San Jose proclaims state of emergency ahead of storm's arrival, evacuation orders for the unhoused
The City of San Jose declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday's atmospheric river weather event.
San Jose gun owners will need liability insurance in 2023
San Jose residents who own guns will have to carry firearm liability insurance at the start of the new year.
Car wrecks pile up with next round of Bay Area storms
Yet another atmospheric river system moving across the Bay Area caused a messy start Thursday on the roadway.
San Jose Sharks new scoreboard rivals those in Times Square
This hockey season, the SAP Center's ice isn't the only action sport for Sharks fans. Suspended approximately 50 feet in the air, the latest technological marvel for arena sports is also an eye-catcher.
4 homeless men die in Santa Clara County in a single day
Santa Clara County reports that four men died on the streets: three of them Hispanic or Asian and least 50 years old. A local homeless advocate says December can be one of the deadliest months of the year, especially for unhoused seniors.
Stranded Southwest passengers exploring alternate travel options
The ripple effect from this week’s slew of canceled Southwest Airlines flights is creating another type of demand – for hotel rooms and rental cars.
Stranded Southwest passengers renting cars, hotels after chaotic cancellations
San Jose’s airport has canceled 78% of its flights this week, making it one of the highest cancelation rates in the country.