Racist graffiti found in Oakland, protest against hate in Los Gatos

Racist graffiti was discovered at a market in Oakland's Chinatown and 2,500 people marched in Los Gatos against hate speech and hate crimes.

Violent and racist bullying alleged at Palo Alto school

A public high school in Palo Alto is under fire, after several students claim they were the victims of violent and racist bullying.

California issues new guidelines on who can get booster shots

California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.

Veterans honored for their service in San Jose

A Veteran’s Day dinner was held in San Jose to honor veterans for their service to our country and to their community. Blue Star Moms were also recognized.

This Bay Area highway is the deadliest for roadkill in California

Tens of thousands of mountain lions, bears, bighorn sheep, squirrels, birds and lizards have met their fate in collisions with vehicles across California, according to a “roadkill” report that names a San Francisco Bay Area highway as the state’s deadliest for wildlife.

Man arrested on suspicion of sex crimes while acting as spiritual healer

Jorge Luis Navarette is accused of offenses including rape and lewd acts with a child under 15 between the period of October 2020 and this August, according to police.

San Jose nonprofit fundraising to help homeless veterans

The San Jose-based nonprofit “Open Doors to Future Possibilities” will be fundraising on Veteran’s Day to expand its services to help veterans. The majority are homeless in Santa Clara County. The nonprofit’s founder said it’s trying to keep up with demand.

Students in South Bay rally to give teachers a pay raise

Teachers in the South Bay have students backing them for a pay raise. The students have been gathering signatures and rallying for increased wages.

Elizabeth Holmes trial: defense questions former lab director

The defense will begin the morning by continuing to cross examine Dr. Kingshuk Das, Theranos’ former lab director who was hired after government regulators inspected the company’s laboratory.

Controversial statue in San Jose finally coming down

Many residents, primarily of Mexican and Indigenous descent, said the statue is a painful reminder of the colonization and genocide that occurred across the country while it was being founded.While others said it was a symbol of San Jose finally becoming part of the United States.

Man arrested for firearm possession as police continue to investigate deadly Gilroy shooting

A man was arrested Tuesday for possession of a firearm while law enforcement continue to investigate a deadly shooting in Gilroy last month at a city councilwoman's home. 

Six San Jose city employees choose not to get vaccinated

Despite warnings that 100 police officers would quit over the vaccine mandate, San Jose officials say only six employees have chosen not to be immunized.

Sentimental items stolen from San Jose newlywed's storage unit

Jarrod Farmer discovered the storage unit containing most of him and his wife’s belongings had been broken into. He lost wedding gifts, electronics and three guitars belonging to his wife's brother who died of cancer.

Fast food workers to strike Tuesday over health, safety standards

Fast food workers are striking statewide Tuesday, including in Oakland and Campbell, to demand better health and safety standards at their workplaces, organizers with the Fight for $15 said Monday. 

Driver dies after slamming into tree in San Jose

A driver has died in San Jose after colliding with a tree. This marks the city's 51st fatal collision this year.

Short-handed Cardinals beat 49ers 31-17 in Santa Clara

James Conner ran for two touchdowns and caught a 45-yard TD pass from backup quarterback Colt McCoy as the short-handed Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-17 on Sunday.

No evidence of shooting after lockdown causes panic at Milpitas' Great Mall

The Great Mall in Milpitas is being searched following a police lockdown Friday evening due to an incident at a store when police were called. Police say there are no indications of a shooting or any victims.

VTA says supply-chain limits means fewer train cars in service

VTA says they simply can't get the parts they need for their light-rail trains. And that means fewer train cars in service.

Palo Alto firefighters stretched thin as department struggles to fill its ranks

The “Help Wanted” sign is hanging at the offices of the Palo Alto Fire Department. Similar to other private and public employers, the department is struggling to fill its ranks.