New caucus in CA State Assembly hopes to bring more protection to renters
A group of California lawmakers has formed a new caucus to advocate for renters. About 44% of California residents are renting, but the caucus says they need more protections from abuse and rising costs.
A group of California lawmakers has formed a new caucus to advocate for renters. About 44% of California residents are renting, but the caucus says they need more protections from abuse and rising costs.
San Jose mayor wants mandatory sex assault reporting by rideshare companies
Just weeks before he leaves office, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Thursday proposed a new ordinance that he said will better protect survivors of sexual assault and keep the community safe.
Just weeks before he leaves office, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Thursday proposed a new ordinance that he said will better protect survivors of sexual assault and keep the community safe.
Santa Clara County families to receive $1,000 monthly in guaranteed income program
This project is one of the few that will focus specifically on families experiencing homelessness. Advocates say giving families this money gives them the ability to use the money for what they need the most.
This project is one of the few that will focus specifically on families experiencing homelessness. Advocates say giving families this money gives them the ability to use the money for what they need the most.
Santa Clara County families to receive $1,000 monthly in guaranteed income program
This project is one of the few that will focus specifically on families experiencing homelessness. Advocates say giving families this money gives them the ability to use the money for what they need the most.
This project is one of the few that will focus specifically on families experiencing homelessness. Advocates say giving families this money gives them the ability to use the money for what they need the most.
Person seen dangerously clinging to VTA light rail as it speeds along track
Valley Transportation Authority is investigating an incident where a person appears to be clinging to and riding one of its light rail vehicles while in motion.
Valley Transportation Authority is investigating an incident where a person appears to be clinging to and riding one of its light rail vehicles while in motion.
San Jose allowed to resume clearing Columbus Park encampment
The city of San Jose has the go-ahead from a federal judge to resume its efforts to clear out the homeless encampment at Columbus Park.
The city of San Jose has the go-ahead from a federal judge to resume its efforts to clear out the homeless encampment at Columbus Park.
Santa Clara Pop Warner football team headed to Orlando to play for national championship
This is the first time the league is offering a national championship game for 11-year-olds. What’s special about this team is that a third of them are playing football for the first time this season.
This is the first time the league is offering a national championship game for 11-year-olds. What’s special about this team is that a third of them are playing football for the first time this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Jose police seek information in two recent homicides
San Jose police are asking for the public's help in solving the city's latest homicides.
San Jose police are asking for the public's help in solving the city's latest homicides.
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.
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.