Santa Clara County supervisors allocate $76 million to provide hero pay for county employees
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds to provide bonuses of up to $2,500 to county employees for their work during the pandemic.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds to provide bonuses of up to $2,500 to county employees for their work during the pandemic.
Portion of South San Jose under state quarantine for oriental fruit flies
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Tuesday that a portion of South San Jose is under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly, with residents in the area urged to consume or process homegrown fruit and vegetables on site or to take extra care in disposing of them.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Tuesday that a portion of South San Jose is under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly, with residents in the area urged to consume or process homegrown fruit and vegetables on site or to take extra care in disposing of them.
Two high schools in Santa Clara County evacuated after bomb threats
The Mountain View Police Department reported on Twitter that students at St. Francis High School were being evacuated after a call came in around 12:30 p.m. about a possible bomb threat aimed at the school.
The Mountain View Police Department reported on Twitter that students at St. Francis High School were being evacuated after a call came in around 12:30 p.m. about a possible bomb threat aimed at the school.
No major religion opposes the COVID vaccine, but exemptions are still being granted
Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.
Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.
Pedestrian struck and injured in San Jose hit-and-run collision
A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose Monday night.
A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose Monday night.
Facing teacher shortage, San Jose Unified counselors substitute in classrooms
Academic and child welfare counselors, intervention specialists, student services coaches, among others in the largest San Jose school district, will be "on call" several times a month for substitute teaching duties--a decision that will hurt students who need mental health support, said members of the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition.
Academic and child welfare counselors, intervention specialists, student services coaches, among others in the largest San Jose school district, will be "on call" several times a month for substitute teaching duties--a decision that will hurt students who need mental health support, said members of the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition.
San Jose gives grace period for city employees to get vaccinated
Thursday was the deadline for city employees to be vaccinated, but Mayor Sam Liccardo said workers will be given a one-week grace period to get their first shot before being placed on a one-week unpaid suspension.
Thursday was the deadline for city employees to be vaccinated, but Mayor Sam Liccardo said workers will be given a one-week grace period to get their first shot before being placed on a one-week unpaid suspension.
Early morning quake strikes the South Bay
U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck almost 7.5 miles north-northeast of Morgan Hill at 5:02 a.m. Sunday.
U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck almost 7.5 miles north-northeast of Morgan Hill at 5:02 a.m. Sunday.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Los Altos High School evacuated over bomb threat
Los Altos High School was evacuated Friday due to a bomb threat, officials said.
Los Altos High School was evacuated Friday due to a bomb threat, officials said.
San Jose teen creates portable incubators for newborns in India
Seventeen-year-old Nishi Dahria unpacked months of patience Thursday outside Presentation High School in San Jose.
Seventeen-year-old Nishi Dahria unpacked months of patience Thursday outside Presentation High School in San Jose.
San Jose reaches vaccine deal with police union on deadline day
Police union members who don’t get vaccinated and who do not submit to twice weekly testing are subject to a 40-hour suspension without pay. And they also could face termination.
Police union members who don’t get vaccinated and who do not submit to twice weekly testing are subject to a 40-hour suspension without pay. And they also could face termination.
Crowded field of candidates vying to become the next mayor of San Jose
A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.
A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.
Man arrested for attempting to ram occupied police patrol car in Palo Alto, police say
The suspect allegedly started yelling obscenities at a police supervisor while they were both in traffic. The situation escalated, ending in the man's arrest.
The suspect allegedly started yelling obscenities at a police supervisor while they were both in traffic. The situation escalated, ending in the man's arrest.
San Jose apologizes to Chinese immigrants for role in 'systemic racism'
San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.
San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.
Emotional vigil held for in South Bay for woman killed in shooting while pregnant
An emotional vigil was held in the South Bay on Wednesday for pregnant 19-year-old Tatyanna Lopez, who was killed two weeks before her expected delivery date, in Merced back in April.
An emotional vigil was held in the South Bay on Wednesday for pregnant 19-year-old Tatyanna Lopez, who was killed two weeks before her expected delivery date, in Merced back in April.
3.4 earthquake hits Santa Rosa
An earthquake with a 3.4 magnitude struck two miles southeast of Santa Rosa on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.
An earthquake with a 3.4 magnitude struck two miles southeast of Santa Rosa on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.
San Jose apologizes for Chinese immigrants for the role in 'systemic racism'
The apology came on September 29, 2021
The apology came on September 29, 2021
1 dead, 2 injured in San Jose crash
San Jose police are investigating a crash that killed one person and seriously injured two others.Police say a car crashed into a tree in the center median just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday at Gurdwara Avenue and Carrera Court.
San Jose police are investigating a crash that killed one person and seriously injured two others.Police say a car crashed into a tree in the center median just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday at Gurdwara Avenue and Carrera Court.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves ban on selling flavored tobacco products
San Jose City Council unanimously approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. The vote came at Tuesday's city council meeting and sets up a secondary vote sometime within the next month.
San Jose City Council unanimously approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. The vote came at Tuesday's city council meeting and sets up a secondary vote sometime within the next month.