San Jose mayor asks for new officers for specialized mental health response unit

San Jose's mayor is calling for four permanent officers to be assigned to a specialized mental health response unit to improve outcomes when police contact those experiencing mental health issues.

Car wraps around tree in San Jose

Three people are recovering Monday after the car they were in crashed into a tree in San Jose.

Man dies after ramming car into San Jose Home Depot

A man died Saturday after driving his car into the front of a Home Depot in San Jose, police said.

3 dead in San Jose murder suicide: police

Three people are dead after a murder suicide in San Jose early Sunday, according to police.

San Jose doctor faces 5 counts of sexual assault involving 3 victims

Doctor Naeem Ul Islam Hashmi, 61, of Palo Alto, now faces five charges of sexual assault. His lawyer said Hasmi maintains his innocence.

Search of homicide suspect's home reveals arsenal of weapons, police say

A man charged with a recent fatal shooting in San Jose faces new charges after police searching his home said they found dozens of guns. 

BART will raise ride fare July 1, riders slow to return

The latest rate increase had been postponed since January and despite record-breaking gas prices, riders have been slow to return.

Two arrests in alleged gang-related attack at San Jose library

Two people were arrested in connection with an alleged gang-related shooting at a San Jose public library, authorities said.

Arson suspect arrested for starting fire at San Jose church

An arson suspect was arrested by San Jose police on Wednesday on suspicion of starting a fire at a church, officials say. 

2 San Jose politicians with different career tracks poised to be mayor

Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez and San Jose City C ouncilman Matt Mahan will square off in November to see who’ll be next to occupy the mayor’s office on the 18th floor.

Home invasion criminals target San Jose neighborhood

San Jose police on Tuesday released car dash-cam video that shows a home invasion in progress. Police investigators said this type of surveillance video is key in building a case against these alleged criminals.

For 1st time since 2014, there won't be an incumbent running for San Jose mayor

For the first time since 2014, there will not be an incumbent running for mayor in San Jose as the current mayor, Sam Liccardo, is being termed out after serving the city for two terms.

Children witness man shot and injured at San Jose library, police call it gang-related

San Jose police are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting at a library where there were a number of witnesses to the shooting, including children. The man who was shot suffered non-life threatening injuries. 

Sideshows take over San Jose streets

San Jose police say they had a busy weekend responding to sideshows across the city.

Safeway worker shot and killed at San Jose supermarket

A Safeway employee was killed during a robbery inside a branch of the supermarket in San Jose on Sunday, sources told KTVU.