Deputies arrest San Jose man suspected of raping teen

A San Jose man suspected of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl earlier this year in Santa Clara County was arrested on Friday.  

San Jose mayor aims to require vaccination proof in city buildings, at large events

On Tuesday, San José's City Council will hear Mayor Sam Liccardo's proposal to require proof of vaccination prior to entry of any event of 50 or more people at city facilities. 

Poor air quality expected through Friday, triggers Spare the Air alert

Air quality is expected to be bad in parts of the Bay Area on Friday. The poor air is prompting the first Spare the Air alerts this year triggered by wildfires and it likely won’t be the last.

Anguished mother pleads for tips in deadly San Jose hit-and-run

Hours after a man died in a hit-and-run traffic collision, San Jose city leaders and police were poised to discuss the rise in deadly statistics.

Back to school for San Jose State University

Thursday marked the beginning of the all semester at San Jose State University. and for the first time in 17 months of remote instruction, many students, faculty, and staff returned to campus, though the look and feel of the University have evolved.

San Jose proposes new COVID vaccination ordinance for events with 50 or more people

San Jose’s mayor is proposing attendees at large events at city facilities like the SAP Center show proof of full vaccination. A negative COVID test could not be used as a substitute.

Masked students head back to class for first day at San Jose schools

The South Bay’s largest school district is also the latest in the Bay Area to welcome students, who wore masks, back to campus Wednesday.

Local counties working on plans to give out COVID vaccine booster shots

Local counties are working on an implementation plan for vaccine booster shot. Meanwhile, some infectious disease specialists questioned the necessity of the third shot.

VTA light-rail worker dies in apparent suicide

A Valley Transportation Authority employee who survived the light-rail yard massacre in San Jose in May has died by apparent suicide, authorities said Tuesday.

Santa Clara County Sheriff rejects San Jose mayor's call to resign

Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on Tuesday responded to the San Jose mayor's call for her to resign by saying she welcomes any and all inquiries into her office, adding in a roundabout way that she has no intention to step down.

Airbnb to pursue legal action against Sunnyvale party guest

Airbnb announced the company will pursue legal claims and damages against the booking guest who held an unauthorized party earlier this month where one person died and one person was injured in a shooting.

San Jose mayor calls for resignation of Santa Clara County sheriff citing myriad of problems

"Sheriff Smith must go," San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said at a news conference. "Regardless of whether it is corruption or incompetence best, Sheriff Smith's failures compel her resignation."

Suspect identified in alleged fatal hit and run, DUI in San Jose

San Jose police identified Ismael Gonzalez as the suspect of a deadly hit and run that killed a pedestrian on Saturday.

Trey Lance's intriguing debut performance as QB for 49ers

Trey Lance's up-and-down debut performance in the preseason has done little to alter the timeline the San Francisco 49ers have for when their rookie quarterback will get more time with the first team in practice and possibly take over as starter.

Reid-Hillview Airport switching to unleaded fuel after years of complaints

Officials will announce Monday that planes at Reid-Hillview Airport in East San Jose will run on unleaded fuel, marking a victory for environmental and community groups that have complained for years about the dangers of leaded fuel.