San Jose rookie officer, former football star, suddenly dies

The San Jose Police Department is mourning the loss of a rookie officer who died at his home Sunday. 24-year-old DeJon Packer just graduated from the police academy one year ago.

Rookie San Jose police officer dies suddenly

A San Jose police officer who graduated from the police academy just one year ago has passed away, SJPD confirmed on Monday. 

Suspect arrested in multiple incidents of indecent exposure in San Jose

Police arrested a 41-year-old man suspected of exposing his genitals to girls on multiple occasions, including three last fall in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood.

Son fatally stabbed father, wounded mother in San Jose attack: police

A 37-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his father to death in San Jose early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Bay Area residents fly to Eastern Europe to help Ukrainians

Since Russian troops invaded Ukraine last month, several Bay Area residents were quick to fly to Eastern Europe to support Ukrainian refugees and help family members reach safety.

Double stabbing in San Jose leaves man dead and woman injured

San Jose police said there was an early morning double stabbing on Sunday. The victims are suffering life-threatening injuries, officials said.

Woman steals $4k bottle of liquor from Grandview Restaurant in San Jose

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who stole a bottle of century-old liquor after having dinner at Mount Hamilton Grandview Restaurant in San Jose.

San Jose State university ex-trainer charged with sexual assault

Scott Shaw, 54, is accused of touching the breasts and buttocks of four students who played on university athletics teams “without their consent and without a legitimate purpose” between 2017 and 2020, the DOJ said in a statement.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in San Jose

San Jose Police officers were at the scene of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road, the department said on Monday. 

Vandal armed with spray paint strikes South Bay GOP headquarters, struggle seen on video

Surveillance video shared on Thursday shows the moments when a man, equipped with spray paint, vandalized the Santa Clara County Republican Party Headquarters in San Jose on Wednesday. 

Man dies in San Jose hit-and-run near YMCA; 17 traffic deaths so far in 2022

Audelio Esquivel Tapia, 68, was killed in a hit-and-run steps away from his home. According to police, this is the 17th traffic fatality in just the first two months of this year, and the 10th pedestrian killed in San Jose.

#FreeCain: Outpouring of support for ex-UFC champ charged with attempted murder

The hashtag #FreeCain sprung up almost immediately after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez was charged with attempted murder – but that his intended target was a 43-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a 4-year-old child who is related to Velasquez.

San Jose volleyball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship

A volleyball coach in San Jose was arrested for an alleged inappropriate relationship with his player. The victim was a minor when she was involved in the relationship.

Pedestrian hit by car in San Jose

A crash happened in San Jose early Wednesday morning, leaving a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

4th suspect arrested in deadly San Jose shooting

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in San Jose last April, police said Tuesday.

Santa Clara County does away with masks for everyone

Santa Clara County health officials announced that it's officially dropping the indoor mask requirement on Wednesday, regardless of vaccination status.

San Jose schools fall in line with California on masking in schools

School children can officially ditch masks while indoors, beginning Mar. 12. This announcement from the California Department of Public Health comes after a trio of states Monday amended their COVID policies.