San Jose officials try to save neglected historic church while owner on house arrest

The city of San Jose is preparing to fine a developer a $1,000 a day for neglecting a historic downtown church. If the church is not sold to someone else soon, city officials said they may take ownership.

San Jose State Grad recognized for advocacy, opening AAPI Center on campus

Chuang says when she arrived on campus, she realized there was no dedicated space for the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Thirty-four percent of students identify as AAPI, so she and other student advocates worked to open the Center for Asian American Pacific Islander Student Empowerment last year.

Parents meet with San Jose Unified superintendent after ghost gun seized at school

The meeting began with the superintendent, San Jose police and other agencies talking about safety and communication procedures. But a lot of the parents still expressed frustration about how the district communicates with them during and after an emergency.

Fabulous freshman athlete turning heads in the South Bay

The banners hanging on the wall of the Archbishop Mitty High School gym in San Jose showcase an impressive collection of superstar athlete alum. 

Victims identified in deadly chain-reaction crash on Highway 101 in Sunnyvale

California Highway Patrol investigators are searching for answers in a deadly, multi-vehicle accident Monday morning in Sunnyvale that claimed the lives of three people.

CHP advises drivers and witnesses what to do following a highway crash

A series of deadly crashes on Bay Area highways has sparked discussion over what someone should do if they're involved in a wreck or witness an accident. The CHP said one of the most common causes of fatalities on the freeways is distracted driving.

Collision snarls traffic on I-280

Authorities are investigating a crash that flipped a car on I-280 in Los Altos Hills on Monday. 

3 dead, 5 injured in chain-reaction crash on Hwy 101 in Sunnyvale

Three people died and five were injured early Monday after a series of crashes on Highway 101 in Sunnyvale that spanned both sides of the freeway. CHP said those that died had gotten out of their cars after crashing and were walking on the freeway.

Car collision in San Jose kills 1 and injures 3 others

Sunday around 1:30p p.m., police say these two cars collided, causing one car to flip over. First responders arrived at the scene and worked to save four people involved in the crash.

Santa Clara firefighters find vehicle in reservoir with no one inside

The Santa Clara County Fire Department said at 9:30 p.m. they found the vehicle that was submerged in the Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino, and a tow truck was working to extract it.   

'We're doing a lot of smile transformations' at San Jose dental clinic

This weekend San Jose is hosting a free dental clinic. Dentists are expected to treat 1,500 people in Santa Clara County. Dave Detling reports.

San Jose school expects surge in new immigrants after border restrictions relaxed

A change in immigration policy at the southern border is expected to quickly have an impact on a South Bay school that caters to the immigrant community. 

Educators rally for safer classrooms and more staff after being injured by students

Educators told story after story of being hurt or in danger because they simply don’t have enough staff to handle students who have behavioral issues. Wednesday they brought proof of their injuries to the Board.

After 3 multi-million dollar settlements, Santa Clara County will report future settlements to the public

In the last eight years, Santa Clara County has paid out about $20 million to settle cases because someone was hurt or died while in custody. Now the Board hopes reporting the settlements will bring about more transparency and accountability.

Wesley United Methodist Church thrives still in San Jose's Japantown

Established in 1895 and founded by Japanese immigrants, the church served as a foundation for what would become San Jose's Japan Town, one of three remaining Japan Towns in the country.