San Jose construction company workers stalked by ex-employee, police say

Bryan Velasquez's behavior was escalating and he began posting pictures of himself pointing firearms on social media and sending e-mails to employees with threats littered with profanity, San Jose police said.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tests positive for COVID-19

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19, he said in a statement issued on Monday

Public employee misconduct in San Jose prompts calls for change

San Jose mayor calls for change after several high profile cases of alleged misconduct by city employees including police officers.

Railroad 'quiet zone' approved for San Jose

Federal regulators approve railway "quiet zone" for San Jose; trains no longer required to sound horns on a 1.8- mile stretch of track through residential areas of San Jose.

VTA workers construct 'eternal flame' memorial for coworkers killed in mass shooting

Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard that claimed 10 lives. To honor those coworkers, a group of employees constructed a special tribute — an eternal flame.

Colleagues mourn death of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center doctor

Colleagues at Santa Clara County Medical Center in San Jose are mourning the loss of the chief of nephrology after he died recently.

San Jose police chief proposes 7-point plan for department reform amid instances of misconduct

Outside San Jose police headquarters Wednesday, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined police command in announcing a plan in their search for a solution to recent misbehavior by some officers.

San Jose police chief, mayor address department's troubles

The San Jose Police Department has been hit by a slew of internal scandals as well as a spike in homicides.

Man shot to death at park in San Jose; 3rd homicide this week

A man who was shot at Zolezzi Park has died, San Jose police said on Wednesday, bringing this year's homicide count to 11 and marking the third homicide this week.

Woman charged with posing as a dental hygienist for years in the South Bay

Santa Clara County prosecutors on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 50-year-old woman suspected of illegally posing as dental hygienist for years in the South Bay.

Girlfriend arrested for boyfriend's homicide in San Jose double shooting

San Jose police arrested a 41-year-old woman in connection with the homicide of her boyfriend in what was first reported as a double shooting near the state university.

Minivan driver kills elderly man in San Jose parking lot

A Toyota minivan driver struck and killed an elderly man who was walking through a parking lot in San Jose, police said. 

San Jose apartment building catches on fire

A 2-story apartment building was burning in San Jose on Tuesday on the 1500 block of Fitchville Ave, the city's fire department said. 

K-9s in question: Bay Area police dogs bite with little consequence

Police dog bites can cause severe injuries but there has never been any legislation proposed or passed in California to regulate K-9s. In the Bay Area, San Jose police lead the pack with the most number of dog bites.

How overturning Roe vs Wade may impact the foster care system

As the abortion rights debate continues, children’s services agencies are talking about the impact overturning Roe vs Wade could have on the child care system.

Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time

Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez was denied bail a second time on Monday, after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.