SJSU can play in volleyball tournament with transgender player, appeals court rules

A federal court upheld a ruling that allows a San Jose State women's volleyball team member to play in Wednesday's Mountain West Conference tournament after teammates said she shouldn't be able to play because she is transgender.

New ordinance bans encampments along Santa Clara County creeks, rivers

The main water provider in Santa Clara County approved an ordinance Tuesday that makes it a crime to live along creeks and rivers that provide water and flood control to the region.

Santa Clara County offers 'second chance' program for avoiding jail time

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is offering people with qualifying non-violent demeanor warrants an opportunity that could help them avoid jail time, according to a press release from the office.

Santa Clara County: Uvalde foundation to investigate alleged bullying in high school

A non-profit formed after the Uvalde mass shooting which left 19 children and two teachers dead is looking into a bullying case in Santa Clara County that one father says led to his son's suicide.

San Jose hosts 'largest Christmas light maze in the country'

Organizers of “Enchant Christmas” say they have created the largest holiday light maze in the country with 80,000 square feet of light sculptures.

Bird flu virus found in retail sample of raw milk sold in Santa Clara County

Bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from the Raw Farm dairy of Fresno County that was then sold in Santa Clara County state health officials said Sunday.

Boxing instructor charged with sex crimes against 3 women

The manager of a downtown San Jose boxing gym has been charged with groping two women and trying to extort a third for nude photos.

Santa Clara University student fatally struck by car

An 18-year-old Santa Clara University student was killed Thursday when he was struck by a vehicle near the college.

Grieving South Bay father wants justice after bullied teen took his own life

The family of a South Bay teen who died by suicide earlier this month after being bullied by classmates held a funeral service for the 14-year-old on Wednesday with the help of the community. 

1 dead in Morgan Hill homicide; suspect in custody
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Morgan Hill police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for that city's first homicide of the year.

San Jose City Council approves special election to fill Omar Torres' seat

The San Jose City Council took action Tuesday to fill a seat left vacant by the departure of disgraced District 3 Councilman Omar Torres.

Pedestrian killed in San Jose hit-and-run collision

A pedestrian died Monday in San Jose after being struck in a hit-and-run collision, according to police. 

San Jose police shoot suspect they say threatened officers with knife

Officers were called out on Sunday about 7:45 p.m. to the area near S. First and Sutter streets to help out with a "family disturbance involving a weapon."