Santa Clara County sees rise in COVID variants

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Santa Clara County, leaving county officials worried about the region's ability to curb the pandemic. 

CEO of Google's self-driving car spinoff Waymo departs from company

The executive who steered the transformation of Google's self-driving car project into a separate company worth billions of dollars is stepping down after more than five years on the job.

San Jose seek Mercedes driver after woman in wheelchair dies

A woman who uses a wheelchair has died after she was hit by a car that immediately drove away from the scene, San Jose police said.

Every variant 'of concern' now detected in Santa Clara County

Every variant of concern has been detected in Santa Clara County, and all have either been shown or are believed to be circulating in the community, public health officials announced on Thursday. 

All California residents 50 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine

All California residents 50 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But supply is limited – and some counties are having trouble keeping up with demand.

Baja Cactus, beloved Milpitas Mexican restaurant, is closing

Wednesday marks the end of a family favorite in Milpitas. Baja Cactus Mexican Restaurant is closing after 36 years in business and customers are sad to see it go.

San Jose woman says she was attacked, robbed leaving bar

A San Jose woman is looking to piece together the night she said she was brutally attacked and knocked unconscious.

At least 11 more states to open virus vaccines to all adults

At least 11 states will open vaccine eligibility to all adults this week in a major expansion of COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans amid a worrisome increase in virus cases and concerns about balancing supply and demand for the vaccines.

Historic San Jose building to be moved, remodeled and sold as affordable housing

A historic old San Jose apartment building is moving down the street after spending its first 110 years or so near the corner of South First and East Reed streets.

Supporting Asian-owned businesses in a time of need

One way people are showing support for the Asian American community is by backing Asian American owned businesses in the Bay Area.

San Jose police investigating separate shooting and stabbing incidents

San Jose police are investigating a shooting and a stabbing Saturday night, each of which resulted in one victim with life-threatening injuries being transported to local hospitals. 

San Jose police arrest suspect in early morning hit-and-run that killed one person

A driver suspected of rear-ending a pickup truck and killing its driver in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday in South San Jose was later arrested by police.

'Breeze of Innovation' wins design contest for Silicon Valley landmark

A winner has been chosen in a competition begun years ago to create a world-class landmark for Silicon Valley. The 200-foot tall, self-powering structure is called "Breeze of Innovation."

Santa Clara County residents tell task force about hate crimes

For nearly three hours Friday, Santa Clara County's newly formed Hate Crimes Task Force listened to input from community groups in the hopes of addressing a recent spike in hate crimes.