Wastewater tests show high COVID levels in Santa Clara County

Wastewater samples used for the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network show all four Santa Clara County sewersheds have high levels of COVID-19.

White San Jose man accused of unprovoked shooting of unarmed Black man

A white homeowner in San Jose has been charged with shooting an unarmed Black man as the victim walked to a grocery store from an Airbnb rental, Santa Clara County prosecutors said.

Maria Marcelo, San Jose community activist, killed during religious walk

A well-known community activist in San Jose was the city's latest pedestrian death after she was killed during a religious procession Wednesday night.

2-alarm fire in Saratoga damages home

A 2-alarm fire in Saratoga on Thursday morning badly damaged a home.

Newly elected Santa Clara County sheriff starts early after Laurie Smith found guilty

The county's decision to appoint Bob Jonsen one month ahead of his start date comes after his predecessor, former Sheriff Laurie Smith, resigned Oct. 31 ahead of the verdict of her civil trial for corruption charges.

Pedestrian dies in San Jose near shopping center; residents have asked for crosswalk

A woman walking across the street was struck by a vehicle and killed Wednesday evening in San Jose near a mall where residents have complained about heavy traffic and the need for more safety.

Apple sued after AirTags allegedly used in stalking cases

After the lawsuit was filed this week, Attorney Gillian Wade says they’ve been flooded with calls from hundreds of people who say they’ve been tracked without their permission using an Apple Air Tag.

Ex-Theranos executive Sunny Balwani sentenced to 13 years

Former Theranos chief operating officer Sunny Balwani was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of fraud for his role in the failed blood testing company.

49ers host Hope for the Holidays giveaway for Bay Area families

The 49ers held their annual giveaway event Tuesday at Levi Stadium giving food and gifts to hundreds of people. About 30 of the team’s players were there to hand out the items to each family.

Missing 12-year-old boy safe back at home, police say

Police in Palo Alto say a 12-year-old boy who wandered away from a family member's medical appointment on Tuesday afternoon is safe and back at home. 

After nearly 40 years, Sam's Downtown Feed is closing its doors

Sam’s Downtown Feed has been a staple in the community for nearly four decades. The agriculture and pet product store will close its doors at the end of this month.  

Santa Clara County DA office to quit Twitter amid rise in hate speech on platform

The Santa Clara County district attorney on Monday announced his office will be leaving Twitter, saying the move was part of "a moral obligation" to combat hate speech. 

Some businesses will have to move to make way for San Jose BART extension

As VTA prepares to bring BART through downtown San Jose, they say some buildings and businesses will have to move to make way. Officials plan to buy them or use eminent domain if necessary. That isn't sitting well with those at the intersection of Santa Clara and 3rd, who say relocating won't be easy.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes near Alum Rock

United States Geological Service recorded a magnitude 3.7 earthquake about 8 miles east-southeast of Alum Rock in the East Foothills area of San Jose on Monday. 

San Jose youth counselor suspected of sexually assaulting student in classroom

San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a youth counselor accused of sexually assaulting a student inside a classroom at a middle school, and investigators said there could be additional victims.

Los Altos Hills homeowners create their own network for faster internet service

Since April 2019, Los Altos Hills Community Fiber has been providing high-speed internet service to its 45 subscribers through Next Level Networks. Now, they can upload and download large files faster, and they have one of the fastest residential speeds in the country.