San Jose firefighters battle industrial warehouse fire

San Jose firefighters battled an industrial warehouse fire early Friday morning, getting it under control before anyone got hurt. 

18-year-old San Jose man charged with DUI; child injured, 9 displaced in hit-and run crash

A child is recovering from minor injuries, and at least two families are displaced. This, following a hit-and-run crash into an apartment building in the Seven Trees neighborhood in San Jose.

Growing concerns about new homeless encampment forming near San Jose airport

After the city began clearing the area, some people from the encampment simply packed their things and moved to nearby Columbus Park. Right now, it seems the city is allowing them to stay there.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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."

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.