Candlelight vigil held in Fremont to remember people who died living on the streets

Abode Services helps unhoused people in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Alameda Counties. They also partner with community groups like those at St. James Episcopal Church to provide food and other necessities.

San Jose officials debate holding a special election to fill vacant council seats

Matt Mahan, San Jose's Mayor Elect, may have just wrapped up an election, but he's already pushing for another. He says there needs to be a special election to fill two now-vacant city council seats in Districts 8 and 10.

San Jose police arrest 3 men for alleged business burglaries

Three men have been arrested in a series of commercial burglaries that happened between March and October, according to the San Jose Police Department. The men were known to use a Honda Odyssey minivan during the crimes.

San Jose's Christmas in the Park kicks off the holiday season

All things Christmas can be found at Plaza de Cesar Chavez including over 40 holiday displays, carnival rides for children, a roller-skating rink, dozens of Christmas trees, and of course hot chocolate and other classic, festive foods from local vendors.

San Jose Spotlight: SJ could house homeless at light rail stations

A light rail train yard and station may soon shelter homeless residents in San Jose, the city's latest effort to build more temporary housing.   

Massive Christmas Light Maze opens at San Jose's PayPal Park

Friday was opening night for a massive holiday light maze, billed as being constructed with more than 4 million Christmas lights. The holiday event, named Enchant, also includes ice skating, food stalls, shopping, and an ice bar for adults.

As teen overdoses from opioid use skyrocket, many schools still unprepared for emergency

In 2021 alone, 36 teenagers died from opioid-related overdoses in the Bay Area, and according to the California Department of Public Health 224 teenagers statewide have overdosed fatally in the past two years

Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner

A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.

Santa Clara County reports first person to die from the flu this year

Just a week after the County of Santa Clara Public Health Dept. sounded the alarm about rising flu cases, county health officials are reporting the first person to die from the influenza virus.

3.0 earthquake hits area near San Jose

A preliminary 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose, on Wednesday, according to USGS. The epicenter is near Seven Trees.

Homeless advocates in San Jose remember lives lost on 2nd anniversary of church stabbings

Each year homeless advocates in San Jose remember the hundreds of people who die while living on the streets there. Today also marks two years since two unhoused people were stabbed to death while sheltering in a San Jose church.  

Ex-employee arrested for alleged drive-by shooting at Palo Alto steakhouse

Palo Alto police arrested a suspect in connection to Monday's drive-by shooting at the Stanford Shopping Center. Police say the suspect is a former employee of Fleming's Steakhouse, the restaurant where the shooting occurred. 

Music teacher arrested for inappropriately touching several students: San Jose Police

A San Jose music teacher has been arrested for inappropriately touching several students, according to the San Jose Police Department. Israel Santiago was taken into custody Monday for his criminal contact with 10 minors, and officials fear there are even more victims.

Bay Area food banks, hit hard by inflation, report 'dire need' for donations

Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose kicked off its annual holiday food distribution program on Monday, as the non-profit made an urgent plea for donations.

Cain Velasquez pleads not guilty to attempted murder at arraignment

Retired mixed martial artist Cain Velasquez entered a "not guilty" plea at his arraignment Monday on charges of attempted murder and more.

San Jose police: Woman dies after being ejected from car

San Jose police said a woman died Friday night after she was ejected from her car. They said she was speeding and collided with a vacant building.

San Jose mom charged after allegedly suffocating baby during breastfeeding

A mother in San Jose has been charged in connection with the death of one of her 7-month-old twin daughters by suffocating her with her breast while trying to feed her. 

San Jose Sharks host Hockey Fights Cancer event at SAP Center

The Sharks hosted some special children for their game Thursday night in San Jose. Children fighting pediatric cancer were honored as part of a league-sponsored initiative called Hockey Fights Cancer.