VTA workers to strike Monday after negotiations stall

Union members employed by the Valley Transportation Authority confirmed they will go on strike on Monday after negotiations with the transit agency stalled.

San Jose teaching assistant charge for possessing child sexual abuse materials

A teaching assistant at a San Jose school was charged with one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse material after another staff member found a flash drive containing inappropriate pictures of children, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.

3 minors arrested over 'crime spree' in San Jose

Three minors behind several car thefts, reckless driving, a burglary, and a strong-armed robbery in San Jose are now in custody, police shared Thursday.

Mountain View man arrested for child sex assault from the 80s, 90s

A Mountain View man has been arrested over alleged sex crimes against children dating from several decades ago, the Scotts Valley Police Department shared Thursday.

Thieves ram stolen car into Campbell camera store in early morning burglary: police

A South Bay camera store that's been a staple in the community for nearly a century was burglarized this week after a car rammed through the store's front entrance. 

VTA drivers set to strike: All bus, light rail service expected to shut down Monday

VTA drivers and light rail operators plan to go on strike on Monday. VTA said it expects all service could be suspended efftective at 12:01am on Monday morning.

VTA plans for no service starting Monday due to labor strike announcement

Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority plans to have no service starting Monday, because of a labor union strike, the agency announced Thursday evening. 

Unhoused San Jose residents could face citations, arrest for refusing shelter under mayor's proposal

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will introduce a proposal which will allow for citations, and possible jail time, for unhoused residents who refuse offers of shelter at least 3 times over an 18 month period.

South Bay dine-and-dasher busted after skipping out on $1K in sushi bills

An alleged serial dine-and-dasher’s luck ran out after he was busted in Campbell, thanks in part to a sushi restaurant where he had repeatedly skipped out on the bill.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Santa Clara County

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several cities in Santa Clara County by the National Weather Service on Wednesday.

49ers donates equipment to 3 high schools

The San Francisco 49ers donated more than $20,000 worth of football training equipment to three Santa Clara high schools.

Former San Jose nonprofit leader sues another for defamation

The suit alleges one of the nonprofit leaders is lying about an argument turning into a physical altercation.

3 more traffic deaths reported in San Jose

Three more traffic deaths have been reported in San Jose, police announced on Monday: Two were drivers and one was a pedestrian.

South Bay county cancels Cal Fire service contract for parts of rural areas

A change in fire service providers for some Santa Clara County residents is set to take effect later this year, just as the region moves into the teeth of fire season.

Bay Area Panthers hold open tryouts for 2025 season

From the outdoor football field at San Jose City College, athletes are hoping to impress coaches for a spot on an indoor football team.