Family from Milpitas escapes Afghanistan during Taliban takeover

Sultan Mansoor and his family feel extremely lucky to be back in Milpitas. They are worried about other family members they had to leave behind in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover.

49ers beat Raiders 34-10 in final preseason game at Levi's Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers showed off their two-quarterback system by getting rushing touchdowns from both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance in a 34-10 exhibition victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

VTA light rail trains are running again with limited service

The South Bay's train service is returning to rails three months after the Bay Area's deadliest mass shooting. That means people who rely on public transportation for work can take advantage of it once again.

49ers hosting Raiders at Levi's Stadium in final preseason game

The San Francisco 49ers are hosting a preseason game Sunday against the other National Football League team that used to play in the Bay Area -- the Las Vegas Raiders.

Evacuated San Jose residents allowed to return home after gas leak

Fire officials said Friday that all residents who were forced from their homes over a gas leak are now allowed to return.

Man arrested for allegedly kidnapping, sexually assaulting child in San Jose

Angel Vasquez was arrested Monday in San Jose on suspicion of multiple felonies and was booked into Santa Clara County Jail, according to police.

Afghan translator who helped California Army captain and family escapes to Belgium

Reza and his family have made it out of Afghanistan, hours before the suicide bombing. They're now in Brussels. Their sister in California has no idea what will happen next.

Hundreds of residents begin to be cleared to return home after San Jose gas leak

Hundreds of San Jose residents remained out of their homes Thursday after a temporary evacuation was ordered due to a natural gas leak that lasted more than 24 hours.

Shanahan has yet to reveal 49ers Week 1 starter at QB

Coach Kyle Shanahan is pretty sure who will start at quarterback to open the season for the San Francisco 49ers, even if he’s in no rush to let everyone else know whether it’s Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance.

Santa Clara County supervisors considering no-confidence vote in embattled sheriff Laurie Smith

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution declaring no confidence in County Sheriff Laurie Smith at its next meeting Tuesday following a series of bribery and corruption scandals.

Hundreds evacuated in San Jose after PG&E gas line rupture

Pacific Gas & Electric said an 8-inch steel natural gas line ruptured Wednesday afternoon in San Jose, prompting evacuations associated with as many as 325 addresses in a mixed commercial, residential area. 

Former CEO of Palo Alto-based startup charged with securities fraud

Manish Lachwani, co-founder and former CEO of the technology company, allegedly inflated the value of his company's earnings and valuation to investors, federal prosecutors say.

San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting

Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.

San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
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City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday?s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they?re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.

San Jose City Council unanimously approves mayor's vaccine mandate

Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.

Bay Area healthcare workers describe latest round of COVID burnout

Some Bay Area healthcare workers said they’re dealing with another round of COVID burnout as they manage a surge of cases driven by the delta variant.