Nearly half of Santa Clara County's homeless population are people 55 and older
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that last year, a million more seniors aged 65 and older, fell into poverty. That’s more than 10% of seniors, the highest level since 2002. Santa Clara County also reported 40% of its homeless population was at least 55 years or older in 2019.
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that last year, a million more seniors aged 65 and older, fell into poverty. That’s more than 10% of seniors, the highest level since 2002. Santa Clara County also reported 40% of its homeless population was at least 55 years or older in 2019.
South Bay nonprofit aids Puerto Rican hurricane relief effort
South Bay nonprofit aids in Puerto Rico hurricane relief effort
South Bay nonprofit aids in Puerto Rico hurricane relief effort
San Jose Mayor Liccardo on latest pedestrian death: 'devastating to lose an 8-year-old'
A South Bay community is reeling after an 8-year-old boy was stuck and killed by a car while walking to school Friday morning. His tragic death marks 26 pedestrian fatalities in San Jose so far this year.
A South Bay community is reeling after an 8-year-old boy was stuck and killed by a car while walking to school Friday morning. His tragic death marks 26 pedestrian fatalities in San Jose so far this year.
State Senate bill increasing wages raises concern from Cal State University system
The California legislature recently approved Senate Bill 410, requiring Cal State University or CSU to implement a nine-step, merit-based salary system for its non-faculty staff employees.
The California legislature recently approved Senate Bill 410, requiring Cal State University or CSU to implement a nine-step, merit-based salary system for its non-faculty staff employees.
San Jose expanding use of license plate reader cameras, reviewing data privacy
San Jose will consider expanding the number of cameras that can read license plates as it considers tightening data policies to protect the privacy of those using the roadways,
San Jose will consider expanding the number of cameras that can read license plates as it considers tightening data policies to protect the privacy of those using the roadways,
San Jose drops controversial tiny homes plan
After months of opposition, a controversial plan to build tiny homes in North San Jose has been dropped, but residents are still skeptical.
After months of opposition, a controversial plan to build tiny homes in North San Jose has been dropped, but residents are still skeptical.
Rain causes mess on area roadways, tree falls on San Jose home
Pockets of heavy rain blanketed the Bay Area on Sunday, causing a mess on area roadways, while high winds brought some trees, including on a San Jose home.
Pockets of heavy rain blanketed the Bay Area on Sunday, causing a mess on area roadways, while high winds brought some trees, including on a San Jose home.
3rd grade boy dies after being struck by car near San Jose elementary school
A third-grade boy has died after being struck by a car Friday morning near Castlemont Elementary School in San Jose, police and the school district said.
A third-grade boy has died after being struck by a car Friday morning near Castlemont Elementary School in San Jose, police and the school district said.
San Jose stabbing suspect arrested after barricading himself in apartment
A teenager wanted for an alleged stabbing was arrested after barricading himself in a San Jose apartment on Thursday.
A teenager wanted for an alleged stabbing was arrested after barricading himself in a San Jose apartment on Thursday.
San Jose housing shortage is worst in U.S.
San Jose's housing crisis is the worst of any major U.S. city due to its limited supply of homes.
San Jose's housing crisis is the worst of any major U.S. city due to its limited supply of homes.
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
Man seeks court order to stop San Jose from removing his trailer from encampment
Rudy Ortega filed for a temporary restraining order with the U.S. District Court on September 7. Now he’s asking a judge to stop the city from removing his trailer and other belongings.
Rudy Ortega filed for a temporary restraining order with the U.S. District Court on September 7. Now he’s asking a judge to stop the city from removing his trailer and other belongings.
3 hikers hit, injured by falling oak tree in San Jose
Three women were recovering Monday evening, after a brush with death on a San Jose hiking trail. The trio was hit by a falling tree, pinning them underneath.
Three women were recovering Monday evening, after a brush with death on a San Jose hiking trail. The trio was hit by a falling tree, pinning them underneath.
Outpouring of support for San Jose family, after son killed, daughters injured in Labor Day crash
A South Bay couple involved in a serious accident during a Labor Day weekend road trip was mourning the loss of one of their young children, as their two other children faced a long road to recovery.
A South Bay couple involved in a serious accident during a Labor Day weekend road trip was mourning the loss of one of their young children, as their two other children faced a long road to recovery.
Domestic violence suspect barricaded inside San Jose home
San Jose police officers responded to the scene of a domestic violence suspect who was barricaded inside a home Friday afternoon.
San Jose police officers responded to the scene of a domestic violence suspect who was barricaded inside a home Friday afternoon.
Investigation finds ex-SJSU baseball coach sexually and racially harassed players, staff
The coach called a Black player the N-word, and also slurred Asians. He used racial stereotypes about Latinos and Blacks. He made players who moved their feet too much in the batter's box put pink pennies on their spikes, calling them "pussy pennies."
The coach called a Black player the N-word, and also slurred Asians. He used racial stereotypes about Latinos and Blacks. He made players who moved their feet too much in the batter's box put pink pennies on their spikes, calling them "pussy pennies."
San Jose mayor wants PG&E to prevent outages, blown transformers
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he's holding PG&E accountable for this week's power outages, caused by blown transformers.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he's holding PG&E accountable for this week's power outages, caused by blown transformers.
San Jose youth sports referee arrested following sexual assault
A youth sports referee has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl at Independence High School in San Jose earlier this year, police said.
A youth sports referee has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl at Independence High School in San Jose earlier this year, police said.
Man captured for ex-girlfriend's murder in San Jose makes first court appearance
The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in San Jose, then trying to escape justice to Mexico, was in a South Bay courtroom Tuesday afternoon.
The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in San Jose, then trying to escape justice to Mexico, was in a South Bay courtroom Tuesday afternoon.
Extreme heat takes a toll on Bay Area infrastructure
As the Bay Area is in the grip of an ongoing heatwave, crews monitor for problems with infrastructure on roads, airports, trains and the electrical system.
As the Bay Area is in the grip of an ongoing heatwave, crews monitor for problems with infrastructure on roads, airports, trains and the electrical system.