Pain at the pump: Bay Area gas prices inch toward record highs

Gas prices continued their climb in California and across the Bay Area, closing in on record high prices hit back in June.

Hundreds of campaign signs stolen from mayoral candidates in San Jose

Stolen campaign signs were also an issue for San Jose District candidates back in May. Now the sign thefts are up again and the candidates say it’s hurting the political process.

Newsom proposes "Windfall" tax on oil companies to bring gas prices back down

Californians are once again feeling pain at the pump. Gas prices are on the rise, even though crude oil prices have fallen to $85 a barrel. To bring the cost down for drivers, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a change Friday to immediately increase the state's gas supply.

New amenities offered for RV dwellers in Palo Alto

Two Santa Clara County cities have joined forces to help improve the lives of those living in RVs.

San Jose police release photo of suspect vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

San Jose police released photos of a suspect vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run earlier this year in hopes of finding the driver.

San Jose KIPP school guard accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old

San Jose police said they arrested a school guard for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. A parent of the victim found text messages from the suspect on her phone, according to police.

These Santa Clara Men's Cross County team pictures are everything you need

When runners join the Santa Clara Cross Country team they know they’re getting themselves into miles and miles of running. What incoming freshmen may not know is they’re automatically signing up for an added responsibility-- growing facial hair.

Fans pack Levi's Stadium for Mexico vs. Colombia soccer match

The men's national soccer teams from Mexico and Colombia meet Tuesday night at Levi's Stadium. 60,000 fans expected.

14 people die on Santa Clara County streets in September

Santa Clara County says that over a dozen people living on the streets died this month, most of them in San Jose. County officials say a lack of housing, drug use and other health issues are contributing to the increase in deaths.

Tribe, environmentalists oppose mining project in Santa Clara County

The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band is calling on Santa Clara County to stop a project they say will destroy hundreds of acres of sacred land.

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.

Santa Clara County sheriff corruption trial begins

The trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday as the beleaguered sheriff made her way into the courtroom.

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.

Trial of corruption case against Santa Clara County sheriff to begin

The unusual case against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is a civil process to seek removal of an elected official but is similar to a criminal case. Jury selection begins Wednesday.

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.