IDA Ireland expands in Silicon Valley
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IDA Ireland, the country's investment agency, is expanding its West Coast presence by moving its California office to Palo Alto. The move places it at the heart of Silicon Valley, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and investment. Ivan Houlihan, Senior Vice President and head of the West Coast IDA Ireland, talked with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat about the organization's goal.

VTA asks Gov. Newsom to order striking workers to return to jobs

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority said Saturday it has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to order striking transit employees back to work serving thousands of South Bay riders while it works out a new contract.   

2 Bay Area lottery players are now millionaires

"At first, I thought I had won $1,000, but then my kid pointed out, ‘No, that’s not a thousand, that’s a million!’"

1 killed in Milpitas crash on I-880

At least one died in a crash on southbound Interstate 880 in Milpitas early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

San Jose man arrested years later for 2013 homicide

A man wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing in San Jose who fled to Mexico has been arrested and charged with murder, the San Jose Police Department shared earlier this week.

Lingering VTA strike impacting those most in need as talks with union resume

Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 on Thursday held a rally outside the headquarters of the Valley Transportation Authority.

Indecent exposure arrest of homeless man caught on video, San Jose police under investigation

A homeless man is in custody for indecent exposure and allegedly biting officers. Part of the altercation is captured on video. Advocates say police went too far. Now the incident is under investigation.

Cheaper to rent or buy? San Francisco had the widest dollar difference in the U.S.

A new analysis on the cost of renting a home versus owning a home found renting is cheaper, with San Francisco coming in at the top with the widest dollar margin.

Dr. Sara Cody, Santa Clara County's top health leader retiring

Santa Clara County Public Health Director Dr. Sara Cody will retire in April after 12 years in the position and more than 25 years in public health. Cody was thrust into the national spotlight for leading the Bay Area's response to COVID.

Bay Area farmers face uncertainty as tariff risk looms

Several Bay Area counties have significant agricultural industries. Prices could go up, but some farmers say there is also potential for local farmers to capture more of the domestic market.

South Bay grandfather wins $1 million scratcher, as granddaughter looks on

"Oh my God, Grandpa!" A South Bay grandfather has struck it rich, winning the top prize of $1 million in a California Lottery scratchers game.

VTA strike threatens commute for thousands

Around 100,000 riders will be impacted each and every day by the strike, which will suspend bus and light rail services for the foreseeable future.

San Jose sideshow: car 'fully engulfed' in flames, police say

Multiple sideshows occurred in San Jose on Saturday night, resulting in over a dozen impounded cars and an arrest. During the chaos, one car in a sideshows was fully engulfed by a fire, police said.