Two new CA Assembly bills take aim at Prop. 47 as retail robberies continue
California legislators have introduced new Assembly bills in an effort to crack down on retail theft. They're seeking harsher penalties for such crimes, often classified as misdemeanors under California's voter-approved Proposition 47.
California legislators have introduced new Assembly bills in an effort to crack down on retail theft. They're seeking harsher penalties for such crimes, often classified as misdemeanors under California's voter-approved Proposition 47.
VTA reaches collective bargaining agreement that includes appreciation pay for union members
A three-year collective bargaining agreement was approved Thursday between Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and workers from the transit union.
A three-year collective bargaining agreement was approved Thursday between Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and workers from the transit union.
Silicon Valley companies attend CES virtually, delay return to office plans
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas kicked off Wednesday, with some notable Silicon Valley tech companies opting to attend the industry trade show virtually.
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas kicked off Wednesday, with some notable Silicon Valley tech companies opting to attend the industry trade show virtually.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in San Jose
San Jose police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening where a bicyclist has died.
San Jose police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening where a bicyclist has died.
Police de-escalate situation, arrest man waving ax and knife by Beast Fitness San Jose
Police on Wednesday morning arrested a man – using de-escalation techniques – who had been waving an ax and a large knife at Meridian Park Plaza in San Jose.
Police on Wednesday morning arrested a man – using de-escalation techniques – who had been waving an ax and a large knife at Meridian Park Plaza in San Jose.
Officers, firefighters save 13-year-old girl threatening to jump off bridge in Sunnyvale
A group of officers and firefighters in Sunnyvale are being heralded as heroes this week after saving a 13-year-old girl, threatening to jump off a bridge. It happened on the morning of New Year’s Eve, just after 1:15 a.m.
A group of officers and firefighters in Sunnyvale are being heralded as heroes this week after saving a 13-year-old girl, threatening to jump off a bridge. It happened on the morning of New Year’s Eve, just after 1:15 a.m.
Classes continue in Palo Alto schools, with restrictions for indoor sports
With negative COVID-19 tests in hand, elementary school students returned to the classroom Tuesday at Palo Alto Unified schools. Close to 150 Stanford University students are isolating in campus housing.
With negative COVID-19 tests in hand, elementary school students returned to the classroom Tuesday at Palo Alto Unified schools. Close to 150 Stanford University students are isolating in campus housing.
Man speaks out after girlfriend allegedly killed by ex in Milpitas
The boyfriend of a woman who was allegedly killed by her ex in Milpitas spoke out Tuesday, saying he is heartbroken over her slaying.
The boyfriend of a woman who was allegedly killed by her ex in Milpitas spoke out Tuesday, saying he is heartbroken over her slaying.
Remembering Bay Area hyphy powerhouse Traxamillion as 'classy' mastermind
Traxamillion, a Bay Area music producer, is being remembered as a powerhouse responsible for a cultural movement known as hyphy. "Just a classy guy," his manager said. "He let his work speak for himself."
Traxamillion, a Bay Area music producer, is being remembered as a powerhouse responsible for a cultural movement known as hyphy. "Just a classy guy," his manager said. "He let his work speak for himself."
South Bay hip hop producer Traxamillion has died
Some sad news from the music world: Influential hip hop music producer Traxamillion has died at the age of 43.
Some sad news from the music world: Influential hip hop music producer Traxamillion has died at the age of 43.
Man suspected of killing ex-girlfriend, speeding away with her body: Milpitas police
A high-speed pursuit involving Milpitas police and a man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend and speeding away with her body ended in Fremont.
A high-speed pursuit involving Milpitas police and a man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend and speeding away with her body ended in Fremont.
Deadly collisions in Richmond, San Jose, Vallejo at start of new year
At least four people have been killed at the start of the new year in fatal car collisions across the Bay Area in Richmond, San Jose and Vallejo.
At least four people have been killed at the start of the new year in fatal car collisions across the Bay Area in Richmond, San Jose and Vallejo.
Employee complaints spike at Santa Clara County's VTA
Data received by San Jose Spotlight shows 129 complaints have been filed with VTA's Office of Civil Rights as of Dec. 9. That is significantly higher compared to last year, when employees filed 76 complaints.
Data received by San Jose Spotlight shows 129 complaints have been filed with VTA's Office of Civil Rights as of Dec. 9. That is significantly higher compared to last year, when employees filed 76 complaints.
Bay Area travel blogger recovers from severe brain trauma, shares survival story
Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.
Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.
Immigrants help Afghan refugees at San Jose medical clinic
A medical clinic set up decades ago in San Jose is welcoming Afghan refugees.
A medical clinic set up decades ago in San Jose is welcoming Afghan refugees.
Families rush to Bay Area mountaintops to see snow
It's not just the Sierra that got blanketed in snow over the Christmas weekend. Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton received the white powdery stuff as well.
It's not just the Sierra that got blanketed in snow over the Christmas weekend. Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton received the white powdery stuff as well.
Homicide investigation underway in Cupertino after homeowner fatally shoots trespasser
Homicide detectives are investigating a Cupertino shooting that took the life of a man described as a trespasser early Saturday, a Santa Clara County sheriff's spokesman said.
Homicide detectives are investigating a Cupertino shooting that took the life of a man described as a trespasser early Saturday, a Santa Clara County sheriff's spokesman said.
Heartbroken husband opens up after losing wife in San Jose hit-and-run
Family members said Hillary Lopez was blessed with both beauty and substance.
Family members said Hillary Lopez was blessed with both beauty and substance.
Jewish house of worship in San Jose goes up in flames, Torahs spared
The Chabad house, a Jewish place of study and worship, went up in flames this week, but fortunately, the Torahs were spared.
The Chabad house, a Jewish place of study and worship, went up in flames this week, but fortunately, the Torahs were spared.
San Jose mayor pushes for mandatory booster; could be 1st in California
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.