San Jose police shot athlete trying to wrest gun away from suspect, attorney says

A man who was shot and injured by a San Jose cop while holding a ghost gun during a fight at a downtown taqueria was not the person who brought the handgun to the restaurant, police officials said.

Alert teen saves family from San Jose fire; dog dies in blaze

An alert teenager on Wednesday helped his family escape a fire that spread quickly through their home. Sadly, the family dog died in the blaze.

Retired San Jose cop sentenced for millions in insurance fraud, money laundering

A retired San Jose Police officer was sentenced to three years in jail on Tuesday for using a side security business to commit millions of dollars in insurance fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and worker exploitation, the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office said.  

Bay Area art prodigy pays tribute to Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Bay Area painting prodigy Tyler Gordon has been known to use his canvas to celebrate and mark moments in history. His latest project was no different, as his paint strokes paid tribute to the first Black woman nominated to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

San Jose police release new photos from taqueria shooting involving officers

San Jose police say newly-released photos depict what they encountered when they arrived at a taqueria and shot a man who was armed with a gun.

Amid rising gas prices, South Bay residents sell vehicles, opt for alternative transportation

California gas prices are the highest in the nation, and in the Bay Area, residents are choosing alternative methods of transportation to save money. Some are priced out of driving altogether.

Bystander captures video San Jose police shooting man at taqueria

WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE: A bystander captured video of San Jose police shooting and injuring a man at a taqueria, whom they say was possibly wielding a gun.

One dead after two separate shootings near San Jose State

Two early morning shootings happened one block apart near San Jose State, according to police. One man has died after being shot, SJPD said.

Woman killed by San Jose hit-and-run driver, remembered

Hillary Lopez, an elementary school social worker, was tragically struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in December. She was remembered in a celebration of life on Sunday.

Cars collide, narrowly missing San Jose cyclist: video

Video recorded a violent collision involving a Porsche allegedly fleeing San Jose police, another car, and a cyclist who'd run a red light.

Scooter rider dies after being struck by 2 cars, San Jose police say

A man on a motorized scooter was killed after being struck by two drivers who fled after colliding with him Saturday, San Jose police said.

Bay Area non-profit ready to deliver aid, even in Ukraine war zone

The stories from Ukraine of human suffering, and children and families fleeing the death and destruction from the Russian invasion has touched hearts and rallied an army of volunteers for a Bay Area non-profit called Hearts for Ukraine.

Reported hate crimes skyrocketed in San Jose since 2020

Reported hate crimes in San Jose spiked in 2020, the numbers more than tripled than the year before, according to police data.

Fire breaks out at San Jose's 724 Hookah Lounge

San Jose fire investigators on Wednesday said they are looking for the cause of an early morning blaze that caused major damage to the 724 Hookah Lounge. Firefighters rushed  to East Santa Clara Street just after 4 a.m. 

Former San Jose code enforcement officer convicted on sex assault, extortion charges

A former inspector with the city of San Jose has been convicted of soliciting bribes and extorting sex from massage parlor owners, as well as molesting two people when they were children, Santa Clara County prosecutors said Tuesday.   

San Jose house fire leaves at least one person dead

Fire crews in San Jose battled a house fire on Sunday. One victim died inside the structure and another victim was transported to the hospital with burn injuries, according to SJFD.

Stolen Louis XIII cognac returned to San Jose restaurant

A $4,000 bottle of liquor that was stolen by a woman from a San Jose restaurant has been returned unopened by a family member of the thief, the restaurant said.