Hundreds of homeless veterans in San Jose linked with permanent housing

The Bay Area observes Veterans Day with parades and celebrations. But in the South Bay, the occasion marks a turning point in a years-old battle to eliminate the number of vets living on the streets.

Overturned tractor-trailer on SB US 101 in Gilroy blocking all lanes of traffic

An overturned tractor-trailer on southbound U.S. 101 is blocking all lanes of traffic at Masten Avenue in Gilroy west of Coyote Lake, according to California Highway Patrol. 

San Jose police shoot, kill passenger during traffic stop on Highway 85

San Jose police on Saturday shot and killed a passenger in a car pulled over by officers, a man police said was wanted on an outstanding warrant and who "produced" a handgun when officers approached.

CHP investigating fatal crash on Felter Road near San Jose

The California Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal crash occurred Saturday night on Felter Road near San Jose.

Man killed in officer-involved shooting on Highway 85 in San Jose, severe traffic delays reported

The San Jose police department is investigating an officer-invovled shooting that claimed the life of an adult male. The shooting took place Saturday afternoon on southbound Highway 85, north of Saratoga Avenue in San Jose.

Apple, Goldman Sachs accused of sex discrimination, New York regulator vows to investigate

The investigation follows a series of viral tweets by entrepreneur and web developer David Heinemeier Hansson about algorithms used for the Apple Card, which Goldman Sachs manages in partnership with Apple.

PG&E scales back San Jose’s Christmas in the Park sponsorship

PG&E’s financial troubles are affecting a long time holiday tradition in San Jose. The executive director of Christmas in the Park said this year PG&E is scaling back its sponsorship big time. Christmas in the Park is set to open later this month with an expected 700,000 visitors. 

Two arrested, third on the run after stolen police equipment found in U-Haul

Mountain View Police recovered a U-Haul last Friday filled with stolen police equipment. They were quick to point out that no firearms were found.

Stolen police equipment found inside U-Haul truck in Mountain View

Mountain View Police recovered a Uhaul last Friday filled with stolen police equipment. They were quick to point out that no firearms were found.Still, there were duffle bags full of other items officers use regularly. Two people are already under arrest, and a third is on the run.

Former Napster CEO behind nonprofit that puts homeless to work
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Former Napster CEO Eileen Richardson left the ?hub hub? of the Silicon Valley and started a nonprofit that puts the homeless to work. The Downtown Streets Team has been keeping San Jose clean for over a decade. It?s simple, take a pride in a day?s work and in return the DST staff will provide a path to housing, jobs, and provide a supportive community environment that builds self-esteem. The program has taken over 2,000 people off the streets and back to work. It has been so successful that 15 different cities around the Bay Area now have Downtown Streets Programs. Mayor London Breed was so impressed with its success she hopes to triple the programs in San Francisco over the next few years. Frank Mallicoat reports

Santa Clara County leaders urge passing law to help homeless people suffering mental illness

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors are investigating ways to help homeless people deemed severely mentally challenged. Officials say 11,000 residents are currently classified as homeless. But a less certain number are in need of help that can only come from conservatorship.

Santa Clara County leaders urge passing of Laura Law
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Santa Clara County leaders hope to pass a law aimed at helping homeless people who suffer from severe mental illness

Milpitas teacher on leave after wearing blackface to school

Student Karrington Kenney captured the teacher dressed as Common, the rapper. The video, which the school verified as legitimate, shows the teacher's face is painted black. 

Police announce arrest in fatal San Jose shooting

Homicide detectives identified Mahad Aweis Osman, a 20-year-old San Diego resident, as the suspect in the shooting of San Francisco resident Savion Hollingsworth, 21, in the 500 block of South 10th Street in San Jose.

Two Santa Clara County Supervisors propose urgent expansion of mental health services

At the board's Tuesday meeting, the supervisors will ask the board to vote to approve a proposal asking for county staff to report back by Dec. 17 on how the county can increase mental health services day and night throughout the county.