Another French bulldog stolen, this time in San Jose

The recent theft of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs has put a spotlight on the dangers of owning the popular breed. This week, a San Jose family had their Frenchie stolen right from their front yard.

Santa Clara County red-tier reopenings ease economic pain

The easing of COVID restrictions in Santa Clara County means a lot of businesses are happily opening their doors to patrons.

Man suspected of carjacking VTA bus to undergo mental evaluation

Surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows the end of what authorities are calling a brazen carjacking of a public bus in the South Bay.

Man arrested, accused of stealing a VTA bus with passenger on board

A suspect is under arrest after allegedly hijacking a Valley Transportation Authority bus on Tuesday with a passenger on board, the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office said.

San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa hit red tier with 13 other California counties

A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.

Newsom touts plan to reopen California public schools

Newsom toured Barron Park Elementary and read to children inside classrooms equipped with appropriate COVID safety measures. His appearance was part of an administration push to safely reopen schools.

San Jose police say alleged gang members targeted gardeners for robbery, assault

Authorities said that many of the victims who were targeted were local gardeners and landscapers. They were robbed when they were away from their cars and trucks, police said. And then the tools that were stolen became the suspects' weapons before they fled the scene, police said.

San Jose residents have mixed reaction to police sideshow enforcement

Sideshow enforcement in San Jose over the weekend netted four arrests, a handful of cars impounded and dozens of spectators cited. At least three sideshows occurred throughout the city Saturday night. On Monday, police responded to criticism from residents that they aren’t doing enough.

VTA launches interactive map to help residents get to vaccination sites

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has created an interactive map to help residents navigate routes to get to vaccination sites.

Two vaccines and two weeks later, Palo Alto seniors celebrate and hug

About one in four of Santa Clara County residents over the age of 75 are fully vaccinated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday marks two weeks since many seniors at Moldaw Residences, a senior living community in Palo Alto, got their second dose.

Four arrested, five vehicles impounded during San Jose sideshow enforcement

Officers arrested four people, impounded five cars and issued more than 40 citations related to sideshow activities Saturday night, San Jose police said. 

Attempted bank robbery in San Jose leads to bomb squad response for suspicious device

San Jose police have arrested a suspect they say attempted to rob a bank on the 1700 block of Saratoga Ave. The bomb squad also responded for a suspicious device left inside.

Bay Area courts face enormous backlog of cases, while defendants await justice

Now that jury trials are moving forward, the courts are up against an enormous backlog of cases, straining the resources of the courts and delaying justice for many.

In-person learning for some to start April 21 at San Jose Unified Schools

It is the news some parents have been waiting almost a year to hear, as more Bay Area school districts are moving towards resuming in-person classes.

Santa Clara County could move into red tier by next week

Santa Clara County's public health department says they could move into the red tier as part of the State's COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy as early as next Wednesday.

San Jose mayor says in-person instruction crucial for communities of color

At a news conference Thursday afternoon, the mayor pushed an idea he first floated in his newly formed nonprofit “Solutions San Jose.

1 suffers life-threatening injuries in San Jose shooting

Police responded around 11:18 a.m. to the 800 block of Deland Avenue where they located the victim. 

Man dies after San Jose shooting; 6th homicide of 2021

A man with a gunshot wound died early Thursday morning after a shooting Tuesday night in San Jose.