Santa Clara extends cooling center hours due to heat wave

The city of Santa Clara is extending hours for cooling centers on Tuesday because of a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in interior regions of the Bay Area.

Cement truck overturns in Sunnyvale, driver extricated

A cement truck overturned in Sunnyvale early Tuesday morning causing a major backup on northbound 101 in Sunnyvale.

San Jose challenger division players to participate in Little League World Series

Cambrian Park was invited to go to the Little League World Series back in 2020 but then the pandemic began. Now a team of 29 players are heading to Williamsport to play in a big game this summer.

Shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for kids arrive in Bay Area

Shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for kids are already beginning to arrive in the Bay Area after the CDC authorized the shot for children five and younger over the weekend. Santa Clara County was among the first in the Bay Area to receive its shipments, and officials say the health department plans to begin administering shots on Tuesday.

Juneteenth celebrations shed light on early life for Blacks at SJSU

Two exhibits on display at SJSU, and across the City of San Jose shed more light on the life and times of African-Americans during and after slavery. This is in conjunction with the first national observance of Juneteenth.

3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Morgan Hill

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3. 4 struck near Morgan Hill Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

VTA employee arrested on suspicion of making criminal threat at bus yard

A Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of making a criminal threat of gun violence while other employees were at a bus yard in San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.

Man who died when car crashed into San Jose Home Depot suffered medical emergency

The coroner determined the medical emergency, not any injuries from the crash into the Home Depot, caused the man's death, so San Jose police said they are removing the case from their traffic fatality statistics for the year.

Political leaders honor Norman Mineta at memorial service in San Jose

More than 800 people, including former President Bill Clinton, paid their respects to San Jose's native son, Norman Mineta, at a public memorial service Thursday morning at San Jose Civic.

Santa Clara sheriff candidate charged for alleged lies about law enforcement experience

A 48-year-old Cupertino woman who ran for the position of Santa Clara County sheriff in the primary election earlier this month has been charged with perjury for allegedly saying she had the law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job, prosecutors said Thursday.

Levi's Stadium to host World Cup 2026 matches

The World Cup is coming to the Bay Area in 2026 when some matches will be played in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium.

Union speaks out about safety of VTA drivers and operators after recent attack

Just in the month of May alone, there were 10 assaults against VTA drivers and rail operators. VTA says it’s doing all that it can to keep them safe, but the union doesn’t think it’s enough.

San Jose honors Norman Y. Mineta with tributes in his hometown

Under the San Jose City Hall Rotunda Wednesday, a public light on the private grieving of the Mineta family. One by one, dignitaries and old friends rose, stood at the microphone, and paid respects.

Middle school gym teacher arrested for sexual assault of Palo Alto 6th grader in 2001

A physical education teacher from Palo Alto's Greene Middle School was arrested Wednesday for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in a school locker room back in 2001, officials say. 

Explosive device found at home of San Jose city council member

On Tuesday, San Jose City Council member Dev Davis and her neighbors were evacuated after an explosive device was found near her home in Willow Glen.