During pandemic lockdown, data shows U.S. mass shootings went up
It may appear as if the pandemic put the brakes on mass shootings. But in reality, mass shootings kept occurring during the coronavirus lockdown. They just weren't out in public as much.
It may appear as if the pandemic put the brakes on mass shootings. But in reality, mass shootings kept occurring during the coronavirus lockdown. They just weren't out in public as much.
What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
Union leaders say VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe
Union leaders say the VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe. The suspension of light rail service could be in place for several days.
Union leaders say the VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe. The suspension of light rail service could be in place for several days.
Red Cross assisting families of victims in VTA shooting
The Red Cross is helping the families of the 8 victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
The Red Cross is helping the families of the 8 victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Neighbor of VTA gunman describes the odd interactions he had with the suspect
Samuel Cassidy, the 57 year-old VTA employee who opened fire and killed 8 of his colleagues, set his house on fire right before the mass shooting. Hear from one of his neighbors, who describes Cassidy as a weird and rude person that he tried to avoid.
Samuel Cassidy, the 57 year-old VTA employee who opened fire and killed 8 of his colleagues, set his house on fire right before the mass shooting. Hear from one of his neighbors, who describes Cassidy as a weird and rude person that he tried to avoid.
Santa Clara County Sheriff says gunman took his own life when deputies entered VTA facility
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith spoke with KTVU's Jesse Gary near the scene of the VTA facility where a mass shooting unfolded early Wednesday morning. The deceased victims remain inside of the building, as bomb detection K-9's and robotics are flown to San Jose to determine if the facility is safe to enter.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith spoke with KTVU's Jesse Gary near the scene of the VTA facility where a mass shooting unfolded early Wednesday morning. The deceased victims remain inside of the building, as bomb detection K-9's and robotics are flown to San Jose to determine if the facility is safe to enter.
Newsom speaks at scene of VTA mass shooting: "What the hell is going on in the United States of America"
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the VTA rail yard in San Jose and spoke early Wednesday afternoon. About 7 hours earlier, a mass shooting carried out by VTA employee Samuel James Cassidy killed 9, including the gunman.
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the VTA rail yard in San Jose and spoke early Wednesday afternoon. About 7 hours earlier, a mass shooting carried out by VTA employee Samuel James Cassidy killed 9, including the gunman.
Here's what we know about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy
The suspect in a shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose has been identified by sources as employee Samuel Cassidy. KTVU's Evan Sernoffsky reports.
The suspect in a shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose has been identified by sources as employee Samuel Cassidy. KTVU's Evan Sernoffsky reports.
San Jose approves Google's downtown campus, bringing thousands of jobs to the city
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the San Jose City Council approved Google's downtown village and campus. The project will bring thousands of homes and jobs to the area.
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the San Jose City Council approved Google's downtown village and campus. The project will bring thousands of homes and jobs to the area.
Palo Alto may end street dining after state reopens
It’s another sign of normalcy returning to one Peninsula city. Streets closed for outdoor dining during the pandemic may reopen sooner than anticipated. The idea has some restaurant owners and retailers divided.
It’s another sign of normalcy returning to one Peninsula city. Streets closed for outdoor dining during the pandemic may reopen sooner than anticipated. The idea has some restaurant owners and retailers divided.
Despite hot housing market, residents in a Sunnyvale community unable to attract buyers
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
With COVID dashing party plans again, some parents pay for private proms
Some parents are planning private proms for their children in the class of 2021. They booked a location, hired security guards, secured liability insurance, and did everything else that goes into organizing a high school prom.
Some parents are planning private proms for their children in the class of 2021. They booked a location, hired security guards, secured liability insurance, and did everything else that goes into organizing a high school prom.
Standoff with person involved in domestic dispute ends without injury in Santa Clara
A person involved in a domestic dispute was taken into Santa Clara police custody just before midnight on Monday after a standoff that lasted nearly nine hours.
A person involved in a domestic dispute was taken into Santa Clara police custody just before midnight on Monday after a standoff that lasted nearly nine hours.
Bay Area Olympic athlete, coach react to travel advisory to Japan
The U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens against travel to Japan because of rising COVID-19 infection rates. It comes two months before Tokyo is set to host the Summer Olympics.
The U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens against travel to Japan because of rising COVID-19 infection rates. It comes two months before Tokyo is set to host the Summer Olympics.
Santa Clara Co. supervisors urged to enact Laura's Law, homeless advocates opposed
What frequently happens when a person suffering from mental illness, often someone who is also homeless, refuses psychiatric treatment?
What frequently happens when a person suffering from mental illness, often someone who is also homeless, refuses psychiatric treatment?
Woman shot at party in San Jose
San Jose police rushed to a home on Mount Frazier Drive around 3 a.m. and when they got there, they found a woman who was shot at a party.
San Jose police rushed to a home on Mount Frazier Drive around 3 a.m. and when they got there, they found a woman who was shot at a party.
South Bay churches hold prayer vigil for George Floyd, denounce racial injustice
A group of South Bay religious leaders gathered outside of the Palo Alto City Hall on Saturday to hold a prayer vigil for George Floyd and call for a stop to racial injustices.
A group of South Bay religious leaders gathered outside of the Palo Alto City Hall on Saturday to hold a prayer vigil for George Floyd and call for a stop to racial injustices.
Woman struck and killed in San Jose, 18th traffic fatality of 2021
Police in San Jose are investigating a collision that killed a woman who had been walking across Senter Road shortly before 11 p.m. Friday near the intersection with Lewis Road.
Police in San Jose are investigating a collision that killed a woman who had been walking across Senter Road shortly before 11 p.m. Friday near the intersection with Lewis Road.
California's Great America in Santa Clara reopens to public
California's Great America in Santa Clara welcomed guests back into the theme park Saturday for the first time since the pandemic forced it to shut down in March 2020.
California's Great America in Santa Clara welcomed guests back into the theme park Saturday for the first time since the pandemic forced it to shut down in March 2020.
Man injured in San Jose shooting, police investigation underway
Police in San Jose Friday night responded to a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Police in San Jose Friday night responded to a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.