Coronavirus case in Santa Clara County is Bay Area's first

The man was not sick enough to require treatment in a hospital. The man did seek medical treatment, however his condition is not considered serious. Officials could not disclose where the man sought care.

Coronavirus concerns cancel Chinese New Year celebrations in Palo Alto

At least two Chinese New Year celebrations in Palo Alto have been canceled because of concerns about the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution.

Man in Gilroy arrested after allegedly trying to lead child out of store

A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly trying to take someone else's 2-year-old son out of a Goodwill store in Gilroy last weekend, police said Tuesday. 

Santa Clara Co. supervisors approve homeless task force, action plan for unhoused residents

The task force  will work on serving homeless people in the county and helping them transition into temporary and permanent supportive housing with increased funding for mental health services, increased shelter beds and more publicly available storage and hygiene services for unhoused people.

‘Resiliency Center’ opens 6 months after Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting

Tuesday marks the six-month anniversary of the fatal Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting that claimed three lives. The day also marked the opening of a new resiliency center, focused on healing and mental health.

Man allegedly tried to coax 2-year-old outside of Gilroy Goodwill store, police investigating

According to police, a man appeared to be walking out of the store at 845 First St. with someone else's 2-year-old child before the child's father confronted the man around 3:05 p.m. 

San Jose State outlines plan to help combat ongoing housing crisis

At a Monday news conference, President, elected leaders, and student and faculty representatives, announcing a multi-phased, multi-year approach to provide needed housing and services.

Two hospitalized after exposure to chemical at San Jose high school wrestling match

Crews responded to the William C. Overfelt High School gym shortly before 11 p.m. and found about two dozen people complaining of irritation to their eyes and throats, a San Jose Fire Department spokesperson said Saturday.

49ers' Super Bowl run has similarities to 1981 title team

A charismatic quarterback in his third season in San Francisco emerging as a leader and a face of the franchise.

49ers commission ‘Faithful’ mural by Illuminaries

The mural started as a sketch with chalk. After crates of spray paint, outdoor exterior paint and rollers, it developed into a piece of art some 15 feet tall and 45 feet wide.

Two South Bay elementary schools to close at year’s end

A South Bay school district is poised to shutter two elementary schools at year’s end. Dwindling enrollment and a deep budget deficit are cited as reasons.

Plans for the annual Cinequest film festival underway

Organizers explained there will be 321 films and virtual reality experiences spread over the 13-day event that takes place in San Jose and Redwood City.