Sexual misconduct in online gaming communities difficult to police

While this on-line world features games testing skills, it’s also susceptible to real world issues. Some players and even league founders say abusive language is part-and-parcel with the competitive nature of sports.

Petition calls for South Bay coughing suspect's firing from school district

The suspect in the infamous San Jose coughing on a baby incident has retained an attorney as a petition is now circulating to have her fired from a school district.

Sheriff’s cadet dies in training

A cadet who was training to be a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s jail deputy has died. Authorities said the recruit unexpectedly passed away during training at the academy on Wednesday. 39-year-old Koichi John Nishimura was weeks away from graduating.

Woman who coughed on baby ID'd as San Jose school district employee
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A South Bay school district said on Wednesday that�the woman seen on video, who appears to cough intentionally on a baby in a stroller, is a district employee.�

San Jose Mayor Liccardo announces extensive plan to reform police

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo unveiled his plan to reform the San Jose Police Department during a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon. 

Pain Index highlights inequality in Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Pain Index report finds that only 1% of the $19 billion of venture capital generated in Silicon Valley went to African American startups.

Pain Index highlights inequality in Silicon Valley
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San Jose State University Human Rights Institute on Tuesday released the Silicon Valley Pain Index to address white supremacy and income, wealth inequality.?

San Jose police seek woman who coughed on baby at Yogurtland

San Jose police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman who they say intentionally coughed on a small child in a stroller. Doing so is considered assault and a felony crime during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

San Jose police seek woman who coughed on baby at Yogurtland
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San Jose police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman who they say intentionally coughed on a small child. Doing so is considered assault and?a felony crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.?

Nightly fireworks leave San Jose residents pining for quiet

There appears to be an uptick in the volume of fireworks in San Jose, like other parts of the Bay Area, and residents are complaining about the disruption.

Santa Clara County supes declare racism a public health crisis

Researchers first proposed the concept of racism as a public health crisis several years ago, due to its impact on communities of color. In the wake of the George Floyd killing, it’s gaining new momentum.

Milpitas officer fatally shoots 19-year-old who police say lunged with knife

A short time earlier, the 19-year-old man shot by Milpitas officers had stabbed and injured a 34-year-old man at an apartment in the 130 block of North Temple Drive.