San Jose allowed to resume clearing Columbus Park encampment
The city of San Jose has the go-ahead from a federal judge to resume its efforts to clear out the homeless encampment at Columbus Park.
San Jose officials debate holding a special election to fill vacant council seats
Matt Mahan, San Jose's Mayor Elect, may have just wrapped up an election, but he's already pushing for another. He says there needs to be a special election to fill two now-vacant city council seats in Districts 8 and 10.
San Jose police arrest 3 men for alleged business burglaries
Three men have been arrested in a series of commercial burglaries that happened between March and October, according to the San Jose Police Department. The men were known to use a Honda Odyssey minivan during the crimes.
San Jose's Christmas in the Park kicks off the holiday season
All things Christmas can be found at Plaza de Cesar Chavez including over 40 holiday displays, carnival rides for children, a roller-skating rink, dozens of Christmas trees, and of course hot chocolate and other classic, festive foods from local vendors.
San Jose Spotlight: SJ could house homeless at light rail stations
A light rail train yard and station may soon shelter homeless residents in San Jose, the city's latest effort to build more temporary housing.
Massive Christmas Light Maze opens at San Jose's PayPal Park
Friday was opening night for a massive holiday light maze, billed as being constructed with more than 4 million Christmas lights. The holiday event, named Enchant, also includes ice skating, food stalls, shopping, and an ice bar for adults.
Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner
A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.
Santa Clara County reports first person to die from the flu this year
Just a week after the County of Santa Clara Public Health Dept. sounded the alarm about rising flu cases, county health officials are reporting the first person to die from the influenza virus.
3.0 earthquake hits area near San Jose
A preliminary 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose, on Wednesday, according to USGS. The epicenter is near Seven Trees.
Homeless advocates in San Jose remember lives lost on 2nd anniversary of church stabbings
Each year homeless advocates in San Jose remember the hundreds of people who die while living on the streets there. Today also marks two years since two unhoused people were stabbed to death while sheltering in a San Jose church.
San Jose police seek information in two recent homicides
San Jose police are asking for the public's help in solving the city's latest homicides.
Music teacher arrested for inappropriately touching several students: San Jose Police
A San Jose music teacher has been arrested for inappropriately touching several students, according to the San Jose Police Department. Israel Santiago was taken into custody Monday for his criminal contact with 10 minors, and officials fear there are even more victims.
Bay Area food banks, hit hard by inflation, report 'dire need' for donations
Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose kicked off its annual holiday food distribution program on Monday, as the non-profit made an urgent plea for donations.
Cain Velasquez pleads not guilty to attempted murder at arraignment
Retired mixed martial artist Cain Velasquez entered a "not guilty" plea at his arraignment Monday on charges of attempted murder and more.
San Jose police: Woman dies after being ejected from car
San Jose police said a woman died Friday night after she was ejected from her car. They said she was speeding and collided with a vacant building.
San Jose mom charged after allegedly suffocating baby during breastfeeding
A mother in San Jose has been charged in connection with the death of one of her 7-month-old twin daughters by suffocating her with her breast while trying to feed her.
San Jose Sharks host Hockey Fights Cancer event at SAP Center
The Sharks hosted some special children for their game Thursday night in San Jose. Children fighting pediatric cancer were honored as part of a league-sponsored initiative called Hockey Fights Cancer.
Matt Mahan wins San Jose mayoral race after Cindy Chavez concedes
San Jose City Councilmember Matt Mahan is set to become the next mayor of San Jose after Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez conceded that she lost the election on Wednesday.
Santa Clara County staffing shortages leave teachers vulnerable to attacks from students, educators say
Dozens of para educators gathered to call on the Santa Clara County Office of Education to hire more people. They say a lack of staff leaves them susceptible to violent physical attacks from the special needs students they serve throughout the county.
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters urges patience as ballots are counted
Mail-in ballots have to be physically taken out of the envelope by someone and then each ballot has to be checked for signatures and errors before being submitted to the counting machine.