Law enforcement deals with illegal fireworks in San Jose
Authorities in the Bay Area are stepping up patrols cracking down on illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. In San Jose, police and fire are monitoring hot spots and looking for violators.
Authorities in the Bay Area are stepping up patrols cracking down on illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. In San Jose, police and fire are monitoring hot spots and looking for violators.
Mineta San Jose Airport to shut down runways during fireworks show
Concerns over safety for the traveling public are prompting Mineta San Jose International Airport officials to take an unprecedented step. That South Bay airport will shut down both its runways tonight, due to the planned fireworks show above downtown.
Concerns over safety for the traveling public are prompting Mineta San Jose International Airport officials to take an unprecedented step. That South Bay airport will shut down both its runways tonight, due to the planned fireworks show above downtown.
Illegal fireworks concerns in the South Bay
It?s not yet the Fourth of July, neighbors in San Jose are already reporting illegal fireworks lighting up the night skies.
It?s not yet the Fourth of July, neighbors in San Jose are already reporting illegal fireworks lighting up the night skies.
Stanford cold case cracked
A cold case more than 40 years in the making may have been brought to an unlikely conclusion Thursday. Santa Clara County Sheriff?s investigators say a suspect long under the microscope in a brutal slaying took his own life, as they tried to serve a search warrant at his apartment.
A cold case more than 40 years in the making may have been brought to an unlikely conclusion Thursday. Santa Clara County Sheriff?s investigators say a suspect long under the microscope in a brutal slaying took his own life, as they tried to serve a search warrant at his apartment.
$96M Palo Alto mansion boasts pizza and safe rooms
If you've got $96.8 million dollars to spend, this might be the house for you. Situated in the foothills above Palo Alto, the listing agent describes it as "13.35 acres of pure privacy and tranquility." It even has a pizza room!
If you've got $96.8 million dollars to spend, this might be the house for you. Situated in the foothills above Palo Alto, the listing agent describes it as "13.35 acres of pure privacy and tranquility." It even has a pizza room!
An app that allows you to report illegal fireworks
Law enforcement agencies in the South Bay are hoping the public will turn to their smartphones to help curb use of illegal fireworks as the holiday approaches.
Law enforcement agencies in the South Bay are hoping the public will turn to their smartphones to help curb use of illegal fireworks as the holiday approaches.
VTA to end RV permit program for employees with long commutes
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is looking to phase out a program that allowed drivers to sleep in RVs in their parking lots. This comes as housing costs are higher than ever, but also at a time that VTA is dealing with a budget shortfall.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is looking to phase out a program that allowed drivers to sleep in RVs in their parking lots. This comes as housing costs are higher than ever, but also at a time that VTA is dealing with a budget shortfall.
Scooters face regulation in San Jose
The new transportation craze of riding scooters is sparking new government oversight in some cities. San Francisco officials removed all motorized scooters while supervisors approved regulations for use.
The new transportation craze of riding scooters is sparking new government oversight in some cities. San Francisco officials removed all motorized scooters while supervisors approved regulations for use.
Baby eagle falls again
A daring rescue Monday by Fish and Wildlife officials after a baby eagle in Milpitas fell from its nest. The protected bird is now recovering at a rehabilitation center.
A daring rescue Monday by Fish and Wildlife officials after a baby eagle in Milpitas fell from its nest. The protected bird is now recovering at a rehabilitation center.
Separating Families: Bay Area resists with anti-zero tolerance rallies
Several anti-zero tolerance rallies were held around the Bay Area Thursday. The largest was at San Jose City Hall, where hundreds gathered to denounce what they call a ?terrorist policy.?
Several anti-zero tolerance rallies were held around the Bay Area Thursday. The largest was at San Jose City Hall, where hundreds gathered to denounce what they call a ?terrorist policy.?
Housing crunch forces Monte Sereno to change with the times
It seems high-density housing is going up everywhere in the Bay Area, with few exceptions. One of those exceptions is Monte Sereno, a city of single-family homes, or at least it was. But the housing crunch is forcing this hold-out to change with the times.
It seems high-density housing is going up everywhere in the Bay Area, with few exceptions. One of those exceptions is Monte Sereno, a city of single-family homes, or at least it was. But the housing crunch is forcing this hold-out to change with the times.
Parking lot solution for Mountain View's RV dwellers
The acute cost of Bay Area housing has led some people to live in RVs parked on the street. The lifestyle is more pronounced in Mountain View. City officials say upwards of 300 RVs are parked all over the city. Jesse Gary reports.
The acute cost of Bay Area housing has led some people to live in RVs parked on the street. The lifestyle is more pronounced in Mountain View. City officials say upwards of 300 RVs are parked all over the city. Jesse Gary reports.
A hero in the ALS community, Dwight Clark rose awareness of disease
Most people with the neuro-degenerative disease ALS, live between two to five years from the time of their diagnosis. 49ers football legend Dwight Clark succumbed to the disease on Monday, but is seen as a hero in the community for the awareness he raised about the disease. Debora Villalon reports.
Most people with the neuro-degenerative disease ALS, live between two to five years from the time of their diagnosis. 49ers football legend Dwight Clark succumbed to the disease on Monday, but is seen as a hero in the community for the awareness he raised about the disease. Debora Villalon reports.
Business break-ins plague San Jose's Japantown
Business owners in San Jose’s Japantown are raising concerns over a series of break-ins they said could be connected to the same crew. The owners believe it’s the same M.O. and are certain these burglars will strike again targeting small businesses in vulnerable areas. Azenith Smith reports
Business owners in San Jose’s Japantown are raising concerns over a series of break-ins they said could be connected to the same crew. The owners believe it’s the same M.O. and are certain these burglars will strike again targeting small businesses in vulnerable areas. Azenith Smith reports
Feral cats vs. birds on Google's Mountain View campus
Dozens of feral cats have taken up residence near the Mountain View campus at Google for the free food. But campus bird lovers want them gone. Ann Rubin reports.
Dozens of feral cats have taken up residence near the Mountain View campus at Google for the free food. But campus bird lovers want them gone. Ann Rubin reports.
Some Starbucks customers oblivious to diversity training closure
Thousands of Starbucks cafes will reopen Wednesday morning. They were closed for most of the day as employees underwent diversity training following a controversial arrest involving two African American men last month. But the closure took many by surprise.
Thousands of Starbucks cafes will reopen Wednesday morning. They were closed for most of the day as employees underwent diversity training following a controversial arrest involving two African American men last month. But the closure took many by surprise.
Unseasonably warm: San Jose reaches 90 degrees
Monday was the hottest day of the year for many inland areas. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. A lot of families spent the holiday outdoors. In San Jose, it reached 90 degrees. Azenith Smith reports.
Monday was the hottest day of the year for many inland areas. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. A lot of families spent the holiday outdoors. In San Jose, it reached 90 degrees. Azenith Smith reports.
San Jose: Man accused of killing father
A San Jose man was in court on Thursday after he was charged with murdering his father and trying to kill his mother. Maureen Naylor reports.
A San Jose man was in court on Thursday after he was charged with murdering his father and trying to kill his mother. Maureen Naylor reports.
Parents from San Jose elementary school protest proposed overpass
Parents at one San Jose school are at odds with the city over a proposed overpass, the city said, will ease traffic congestion. Parents said it will put their children's safety at risk and demand the project to stop.
Parents at one San Jose school are at odds with the city over a proposed overpass, the city said, will ease traffic congestion. Parents said it will put their children's safety at risk and demand the project to stop.
Palo Alto mom makes plea for son held overseas
A Bay Area mother is pleading for authorities to release her son in jail overseas over what she called a big falsity. Her 31-year-old son, who grew up in Palo Alto, was doing humanitarian work in the Nepal when he was arrested. The U.S. Department of State is assisting and said it's aware of his arrest. Azenith Smith reports.
A Bay Area mother is pleading for authorities to release her son in jail overseas over what she called a big falsity. Her 31-year-old son, who grew up in Palo Alto, was doing humanitarian work in the Nepal when he was arrested. The U.S. Department of State is assisting and said it's aware of his arrest. Azenith Smith reports.