114 mph winds damage, close historic Lick Observatory
Winds gusting up to 114 mph tore through the skies on Christmas, tearing off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Winds gusting up to 114 mph tore through the skies on Christmas, tearing off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California
A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation.
A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
PG&E Saratoga substation fire briefly knocks out power to thousands
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
2 more arrests made in San Jose Kim Hung jewelry store heist
The two suspects join 13 others who have already been arrested in connection with the robbery.
The two suspects join 13 others who have already been arrested in connection with the robbery.
Princess Project Silicon Valley in desperate need of new location before start of prom season
The Princess Project Silicon Valley is in desperate need of a holiday miracle.
The Princess Project Silicon Valley is in desperate need of a holiday miracle.
'I'm scared to death': Storm concerns for unhoused residents
Rainy weather across the Bay Area could lead to pooling water in low-lying areas, creating hazardous conditions for people living on the streets and in creek beds.
Rainy weather across the Bay Area could lead to pooling water in low-lying areas, creating hazardous conditions for people living on the streets and in creek beds.
San Jose marks International Migrants Day with calls for protection
Across the nation and in the Bay Area, communities on Thursday observed International Migrants Day.
Across the nation and in the Bay Area, communities on Thursday observed International Migrants Day.
Delayed deaths: 2 men in San Jose, Oakland die years after injuries
Two people died years after they were injured, authorities announced this week, including a man in San Jose who was hit by a car in 2019 and a person in Oakland who was shot in 2016 – back when Brexit was occurring and Barack Obama was president.
Two people died years after they were injured, authorities announced this week, including a man in San Jose who was hit by a car in 2019 and a person in Oakland who was shot in 2016 – back when Brexit was occurring and Barack Obama was president.
NYE 2026: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Tombstone memorial honors unhoused as Santa Clara County deaths fall
Homeless advocates in Santa Clara County on Tuesday prepared for the annual tombstone display, a visual reminder of the human toll of the homelessness crisis.
Homeless advocates in Santa Clara County on Tuesday prepared for the annual tombstone display, a visual reminder of the human toll of the homelessness crisis.
Sacred Heart in San Jose says it's facing an urgent toy shortage
Local organizations are scrambling to make sure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning. Sacred Heart in San Jose says it's facing an urgent toy shortage.
Local organizations are scrambling to make sure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning. Sacred Heart in San Jose says it's facing an urgent toy shortage.
South Bay Jewish community refuses fear after Australia Bondi Beach mass shooting
Members of the Jewish community in the South Bay said they are in disbelief over the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia. Still, they said they would not let fear keep them from gathering to celebrate Hanukkah.
Members of the Jewish community in the South Bay said they are in disbelief over the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia. Still, they said they would not let fear keep them from gathering to celebrate Hanukkah.
Los Altos turns to modular units to build affordable housing
The skies in Los Altos saw modular housing units on Monday afternoon lifted and put into place. The city is using off-site construction in building create 90 modular units 30% faster than traditional building methods.
The skies in Los Altos saw modular housing units on Monday afternoon lifted and put into place. The city is using off-site construction in building create 90 modular units 30% faster than traditional building methods.
San Jose family accused of operating brothel network
A San Jose family is suspected of running a network of sex brothels across the Bay Area and trafficking women, according to prosecutors.
A San Jose family is suspected of running a network of sex brothels across the Bay Area and trafficking women, according to prosecutors.
Super Bowl host committee says Bay Area ready to shine for February's big game
The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) for Super Bowl LX honored several community members Friday and revealed NFL executives have completed a walk-through of planned venues for February's game pitting the AFC champion against the NFC champion.
The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) for Super Bowl LX honored several community members Friday and revealed NFL executives have completed a walk-through of planned venues for February's game pitting the AFC champion against the NFC champion.
San Jose students under investigation for 'human swastika'
The school district says the students are facing unspecified disciplinary action.
The school district says the students are facing unspecified disciplinary action.
Thief steals more than $1,000 worth of Disney Christmas decorations from San Jose home
Doorbell security camera footage showed a figure in a hooded sweatshirt and a face covering making several trips onto the property in order to steal the decorations.
Doorbell security camera footage showed a figure in a hooded sweatshirt and a face covering making several trips onto the property in order to steal the decorations.
Palo Alto educator seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in SF
A beloved Palo Alto educator is facing a long recovery after she was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in San Francisco late last week.
A beloved Palo Alto educator is facing a long recovery after she was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in San Francisco late last week.
Smiling Saratoga postal carrier delivers mail and holiday cheer
On a cool December morning, USPS letter carrier Chyanne Thomas moved along her Saratoga route, delivering mail with a cheerful energy that has endeared her to the community.
On a cool December morning, USPS letter carrier Chyanne Thomas moved along her Saratoga route, delivering mail with a cheerful energy that has endeared her to the community.